Jose' Perry Jr

• Supports municipalities and NGO’s with project management and programs initiatives
• Conducts colleague performance discussions
• Develop plans and execute strategies for growing economic opportunities and achieving regional goals within the Jefferson County Region
• Work with State, County, Municipal (16) and Business Development agents to develop collaborative opportunities for region
• Work with Project Management teams to create and develop plans based on charter objectives
• Work closely with federal agencies to explore, implement, and distribute resources to constituents
• Provides support to the District Director regarding hiring, training, performance management, employee engagement and retention
• Managed constituent Veterans and Social Security cases

• Managed two (2) Regional offices and seven (7) full-time staff members covering thirty-two (32) of the sixty-seven (67) counties in Alabama to develop and implement policy objectives, strategies and operating plans for the Senator’s regional offices

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with local elected officials, Federal and state agencies, stakeholder groups, and individual constituents and advanced concerns to State Director and Legislative staff in DC

• Directed staff to compile briefings and schedule events throughout the region for the Senator

• Excelled in strategic communications with a variety of personalities

• Demonstrated understanding of regional and federal political processes with strong ties to local communities within Northern District of Alabama

• Applied knowledge of the legislative process that influenced local, state and federal agencies and departments

• Aptly anticipated the needs of the Senator to prioritize and perform duties under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Managed day-to-day office operations for staff of seven (7) and provided administrative support to City Councilors

• Managed District Office Budget of $250,000, including developing and reviewing project budgets and annual program budgets

• Directed and coordinated seventeen (17) Neighborhood Officers

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with other City, County, and State departments

• Communicated citizen concerns to Mayor’s Senior Staff

• Coordinated and managed all aspects of meetings and events, including organizing sub-committee meetings and briefings

• Managed event logistics, including site selection, invitations, speaker requests, media requests, and summary reports

• Identified and secured project resources and determined scope of work

• Developed marketing tools and presentations, including editing, layout, and dissemination of program publications

• Assisted in developing outreach strategies to key audiences, including media

• Coordinated Councilor’s meetings and calendar

• Analyzed Economic Development Committee contracts and made recommendations to the committee • Managed communications, including drafting correspondence and responding to inquiries and coordinating with senior administrative government partners

• Directed staff programming, including scheduling, media requests, expense reimbursements and travel • Managed intern selection process and supervised interns’ day to day activities and responsibilities

• Contributed to overall program research agenda through data/trend analysis and project research and development

• Managed and executed special projects, including review of draft project proposals