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John Schoonmaker

Saugerties,NY

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a strong aptitude for analysis, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments, ensuring seamless integration into any work setting. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously enhancing professional skills. Maintains a positive attitude and unwavering dedication to continuous learning and personal growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Assistant

TFM Designs
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
  • Answered questions and addressed customer concerns in a timely manner.
  • Assisted clients with development of long-term landscape plans and strategies.

Volunteer Analyst

Legislative Analysis Team
12.2022 - Current
  • Gained a deep understanding of the legislative processes in the New York State Assembly
  • Analyzed up to 10 bills each weekend the Assembly was in session, with 2 days to complete the assignment
  • Drafted bill analysis that was utilized by members of the Assembly to guide their decisions

Field Coordinator

Sarahana for Assembly
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Recruited and trained volunteers to work independently in the field without supervision.
  • Collaborated with the Campaign Manager to create training materials, canvassing schedule, and design outreach programs.
  • Responsible for creating materials used by volunteers during field operations, such as canvassing maps and target lists.

Dog Caretaker

Glencadia Dog Camp
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Volunteer Field Lead

Sarahana Shrestha for Assembly
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of volunteer canvassers for remote launches in a specific town
  • Assisted with executing a field plan for a town of ~19,000, surpassing our targeted number of doors ahead of schedule

Project Manager

Taconic Biosciences, Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Created and maintained project schedules that identified tasks, dependencies, timelines, and tracked budget expenses
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Communicated directly with clients and developed strong relationships with them, ensuring continued partnership
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Town Council Member

Town of Saugerties
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated with New York State agencies, non-profits, and community members on a regular basis to draft and implement policies.
  • Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
  • Fostered climate of collaboration between general public and the town board.

Embryology Scheduling Specialist

Taconic Biosciences Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with co-workers, and updated records.
  • Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.

Field Manager

Zephyr Teachout for Congress
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
  • Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
  • Trained employees on job duties, responsibilities and company policies and procedures.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Education

B.S. - Biology

Siena College
Loudonville, NY
06.2014

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Database and scheduling management
  • Volunteer/Client Management
  • Staff training
  • Account management
  • Proficient in Google Office, Asana, Slack, and Salesforce
  • Animal Care: Dog and Farm
  • Office Management

Timeline

Field Coordinator

Sarahana for Assembly
06.2024 - 11.2024

Landscaping Assistant

TFM Designs
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer Analyst

Legislative Analysis Team
12.2022 - Current

Dog Caretaker

Glencadia Dog Camp
07.2022 - 02.2023

Volunteer Field Lead

Sarahana Shrestha for Assembly
03.2022 - 11.2022

Project Manager

Taconic Biosciences, Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2022

Embryology Scheduling Specialist

Taconic Biosciences Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2021

Town Council Member

Town of Saugerties
01.2018 - 12.2021

Field Manager

Zephyr Teachout for Congress
09.2016 - 11.2016

B.S. - Biology

Siena College
John Schoonmaker