Jonathan C. Ezemba
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven legislative liaison and policy coordinator with over six years of bill analysis, legislative tracking, and stakeholder coordination experience across Texas state government and federal agencies.
- Proven project management expertise in coordinating multiple assignments with budgets exceeding $3.2 billion.
- Administrative operations coordination, managing cross-functional teams, and streamlining processes to meet 100% of deadlines.
- Rules development and compliance monitoring experience in government and regulatory environments.
- MS Office proficiency and legislative tracking systems expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Coordinator & Operations Manager
RichesArt Gallery
Austin, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated complex multi-stakeholder events serving 2,000+ attendees monthly, managing cross-functional teams of 15+ staff members while maintaining 95% event satisfaction ratings
- Managed administrative operations for 4 concurrent monthly programs, implementing process improvements that reduced setup time by 30% and operational costs by 20%
- Established strategic partnerships with 3 major brands and 10+ community organizations, generating $25,000 in additional revenue through collaborative initiatives
- Developed standard operating procedures for Austin's fastest-growing art gallery, creating scalable administrative frameworks supporting 200% annual growth
Regional Director of Philanthropy & Grant Coordinator
IDEA Public Schools
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated stakeholder portfolio of 100+ individuals and organizations, including family foundations and corporations, achieving 125% of annual fundraising target through strategic relationship management
- Led strategic planning initiatives for Advisory Board engagement, implementing targeted correspondence systems that increased donor retention by 35%
- Raised $80,000 in seven months through systematic grant coordination and donor cultivation, exceeding departmental goals while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Developed and implemented fundraising policies and administrative procedures, streamlining operations and reducing processing time by 50%
Advanced Humanities Teacher & Team Leader
IDEA Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Led cross-functional teams of 12+ staff members across athletics, policy leadership programs, and academic departments, implementing collaborative strategies that improved team efficiency by 25%
- Exceeded district performance standards by 15% through systematic curriculum implementation and strategic planning, directly impacting academic outcomes for 150+ students
- Managed multiple concurrent programs involving budget coordination, staff supervision, and compliance monitoring, successfully balancing competing priorities under tight deadline constraints
- Coordinated administrative operations for grade-level initiatives serving 400+ students, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance while improving operational effectiveness
Civic Engagement Coordinator
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated regional voter outreach campaign reaching 20,000+ voters across 5 Houston districts, achieving 85% voter contact goal through strategic stakeholder coordination and volunteer management
- Managed cross-functional volunteer teams of 50+ individuals for phone banking, text banking, and community events, implementing time management systems that increased volunteer productivity by 40%
- Facilitated community partnerships with 15+ diverse Houston organizations, coordinating multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Congressional Fellow & Legislative Liaison
Office of Representative Marc Veasey
Washington, D.C.
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducted comprehensive bill analysis and legislative tracking for 100+ federal bills, achieving 95% accuracy rate in co-sponsorship recommendations across education, housing, and financial legislation
- Coordinated legislative inquiries and stakeholder engagement with 15+ federal agencies, reducing response time by 40% through streamlined communication processes
- Drafted 50+ pieces of legislative correspondence and managed constituent interactions through IQ congressional management system, maintaining 98% constituent satisfaction rating
- Provided strategic policy briefings to legislative staff on 25+ complex policy issues, directly influencing voting decisions on key appropriations measures
Policy Fellow & Administrative Coordinator
Office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed fiscal analysis on 10 budgetary proposals totaling $3.2 billion, delivering comprehensive recommendations that influenced final appropriations decisions for Harris County's largest infrastructure initiatives
- Developed and implemented streamlined policies that improved stakeholder coordination efficiency by 30%, enhancing Harris County leadership engagement with 50+ metropolitan partners
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives involving 8 county departments, successfully facilitating communication protocols that reduced project timeline delays by 25%
- Produced 12 high-level policy memos and briefings for executive staff meetings, directly supporting strategic planning decisions affecting 4.7 million county residents
Legislative Aide & Policy Coordinator
Office of State Representative John Turner
Austin, TX
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Generated comprehensive policy recommendations on 15+ key legislative initiatives during the 86th Texas Legislative Session, with 80% of recommendations adopted into final policy positions
- Synthesized voting recommendations for 100+ state bills through systematic bill analysis and legislative tracking, maintaining detailed compliance monitoring records for committee review
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement with 25+ legislative staff members, lobbyists, and advocacy groups, managing multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting 100% of legislative deadlines
- Managed legislative calendar and prepared materials for 20+ committee hearings and floor debates, ensuring seamless administrative operations under high-pressure conditions
Policy Research Specialist
Texas Civil Rights Project
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Created comprehensive Texas Police Accountability Memorandum analyzing 50+ state and local regulations, resulting in policy recommendations adopted by 3 advocacy organizations
- Conducted advanced rules review through University of Houston Law Center's Pre-Law Pipeline Program, analyzing regulatory compliance across 10+ criminal justice reform initiatives
- Performed independent policy research with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and independent judgment in analyzing complex legal frameworks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Legislative operations and analysis
- Bill tracking systems
- Government relations and stakeholder engagement
- Legislative reporting and correspondence management
- Data analysis and policy research
- Regulatory compliance and rules development
- Administrative coordination and management
- Cross-functional leadership and strategic planning
- Process streamlining and initiative
Professional Development
- Hobby-Laney Fellows, Hobby School of Public Affairs, 12/18, Present
- Mickey Leland Fellows, Hobby School of Public Affairs, 01/20, Present
Certification
Google AI Essentials, 2025
Timeline
Events Coordinator & Operations Manager
RichesArt Gallery
08.2023 - Current
Regional Director of Philanthropy & Grant Coordinator
IDEA Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Advanced Humanities Teacher & Team Leader
IDEA Bluff Springs College Preparatory
06.2021 - 08.2023
Civic Engagement Coordinator
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
08.2020 - 02.2021
Congressional Fellow & Legislative Liaison
Office of Representative Marc Veasey
01.2020 - 05.2020
Policy Fellow & Administrative Coordinator
Office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo
06.2019 - 09.2019
Legislative Aide & Policy Coordinator
Office of State Representative John Turner
12.2018 - 06.2019
Policy Research Specialist
Texas Civil Rights Project
06.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Houston