Larry Malcolm Smith Jr
South Jamaica Queens,NY
Summary
Larry Malcolm Smith Jr. (IAMQUEENS) is a versatile social justice advocate with a rich background in legislative roles and leadership. Larry's diverse experiences, commendable academic record, and deep-rooted dedication to advocacy, driven by personal experiences in the foster care system, set Larry apart as a uniquely resilient and adaptable candidate.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Lead Field Organizer
New York State Senate
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Played crucial role in emergency response management within predominantly black communities of Southside Jamaica Queens, NY, contributing to swift and effective solutions.
- Managed administrative duties on behalf of State Senator James Sanders Jr., demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Spearheaded marketing efforts for the U.S. Census, leading to increased community participation and engagement.
- Orchestrated voter registration drives within the community, significantly enhancing minority citizens involvement in democratic process.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Recruited and trained volunteers to handle field canvassing functions.
Gen-Z Constituent Liaison Organizer
United States Congress
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Served as key facilitator for policy discussions encompassing advocacy, criminal justice reform, and economic inequality on behalf of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, strengthening ties between constituents and their representatives.
- Increased access to vital resources to constituents in a timely manner, including information and support regarding COVID-19 vaccines and other pressing public issues, ensuring communities had access to critical services during unprecedented times.
- Spearheaded funding initiatives for community-led organizations, bolstering local leadership and enhancing reach of grassroots efforts.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Penn Station
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Orchestrated comprehensive training programs for new employees on store rules, regulations, policies, and processes, ensuring a high level of service and efficiency.
- Entrusted with pivotal role of initiating and concluding daily operations at bustling Starbucks location, ensuring seamless customer experiences and operational efficiency, highlighting exceptional dependability, decision-making abilities, and managerial acumen.
- Contributed to loading, unloading, and stocking shipments, maintaining well-organized and efficient store environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies: Applied Cultural Thought, Political Science
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NYSkills
- Outreach Initiatives
- Program Operations
- Base Building
- Performance Plans
- Government Relations
- Problem Resolution
- Contact Database Management
- Written Communication
- Team-Building
- Time-Management
- Public Speaking
- Advocacy
- Leadership
Awards
- New York State Medal Of Freedom (2021)
- Citation & Professional Congressional Achievement (2020 & 2021)
- Proclamation (2020)
Leadership
- NAACP Political Action Chair (2022- 2023)
- Administrative R.A (2022-Present)
- NAN Youth Huddle Advisor (2020-2022)
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholar (2022- Present)
Timeline
Youth Lead Field Organizer
New York State Senate
10.2020 - 10.2021
Gen-Z Constituent Liaison Organizer
United States Congress
02.2019 - 08.2021
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Penn Station
01.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies: Applied Cultural Thought, Political Science
North Carolina A & T State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
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