Miriam F. Hunte
Newark
Summary
Dynamic public service professional with a proven track record in managing cross functional projects, fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Successfully executed outreach initiatives, connecting diverse stakeholders, and enhancing agency visibility. Adept in project management, I foster collaboration and drive impactful results in community relations and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Protection Specialist | GS 12
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
01.2024 - Current
- Execute the Environmental Justice Community Engagement roadshow, connecting NYS DEC officials with over 300 community members and organizations.
- Assist with onboarding on new hires managing the regional Limited English Proficiency requests, reviewing data for errors and trends to inform regional practices and the language access plan.
- Coordinate responses to assigned division FOIA requests, ensuring adherence to federal laws and regulations.
- Coordinate community engagement meetings for the Lower Hackensack Superfund Site, reviewing applicable federal laws and regulations with over 100 residents.
Community Relations Manager
New York City Housing Authority
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Recruited borough specific community managers, ensuring adequate staffing for NYCHA operations of childcare, senior, and community centers.
- Provided project management leadership for assigned projects, ensuring timely production of deliverables.
- Represented department and Authority at external meetings and events involving residents and community members.
- Managed a team of two Community Relations Associates across various projects.
Strategic Planning Coordinator
New York City Housing Authority
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Coordinated strategic emergency response to Jacob Riis water health crisis affecting 200+ households.
- Managed resident hotline for 200+ individuals to facilitate reimbursement enrollment related to water crisis.
- Collaborated with Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability department on initiatives enhancing quality of life for all ages.
- Organized borough-wide town halls for NYCHA Preservation Trust, educating 2000+ residents about voting procedures.
Fiscal Operations Consultant
NYC Department of Education
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Recruited, managed, and trained seasonal interns as well as Executive Staff
- Managed grant reporting for the Teacher Learning Prep program to ensure compliance with a $125K budget.
- Collaborated with five program teams on financial transactions, budget forecasting, and modifications totaling $4 million.
- Oversaw 15+ professional service contracts, up to $375K to achieve office-wide spending goals.
- Supervised client meetings to disseminate proper information and encourage participants to share ideas.
Education
Master's - Public Administration
New York University
New York, NY05-2018
B.S. - Business & Accounting
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, New Jersey05-2016
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project management
- Internal and External Communications
- Data collection and analysis
- Portfolio funding management
- Community engagement
Timeline
Environmental Protection Specialist | GS 12
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
01.2024 - Current
Community Relations Manager
New York City Housing Authority
11.2022 - 12.2023
Strategic Planning Coordinator
New York City Housing Authority
07.2019 - 11.2022
Fiscal Operations Consultant
NYC Department of Education
01.2017 - 06.2019
B.S. - Business & Accounting
Georgian Court University
Master's - Public Administration
New York University