Naomi N. Hopkins
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Self-directed and resourceful leader in government and political affairs with 18 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present topics effectively to wide audience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Staff
New York City Council Honorable Chi Ossé
01.2020 - Current
- Define office vision, strategies and budgetary, legislative and community priorities
- Provide oversight for large cross-functional initiatives; implement protocols, practices, procedures to ensure efficiency and implementation of priorities
- Create strategic alliances with external entities to build momentum for initiatives, keep track of agency and committee progress and policy movement locally and in other major cities
- Spearheaded two budget cycles leading to 60% increase in anti-gun violence programming, development and youth and senior services
- Identify key issues in community and work with relevant staff and stakeholders to address them with organizing or policy
- Assisted in negotiating capital funding contracts
Dep. Chief of Staff
New York City Council Honorable Alicka Ampry
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Strengthened principle's public access by implementing series of community events and boards
- Support Chief of Staff in streamlining chain of command and internal structure
- Directed public relations and crisis communication campaigns
- Acted as spokesperson and assisted with negotiating land use, agency services and budget items
- Spearheaded voter registration campaigns
- Maintain cross-department-communication and goals to ensure office synergy
- Research and prepare all remarks, press releases, speeches, testimony and outward facing communication
- Managed redistricting efforts, Gas Ban Bill Campaign and Marshal Plan for Moms in conjunction with HonGrace Meng, US House of Representatives
- Served as office lead on Girls Center for Brownsville in conjunction with State Assembly and Congressional Offices
Chief of Staff
New York State Assembly Honorable Tremaine S. Wright
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed offices in Brooklyn and Albany; aligned work schedules and performance goals
- Created strategic alliances to effectively align with and support key policy initiatives
- Prepared fiscal response to State budget report for distribution to community members
- Researched and advised member on spending trends with federal and city counterparts
- Garnered support from other offices, advocates and community leaders for legislation and hearings
- Serve as Assembly member’s senior advisor and keep her abreast of community developments and trends
- Managed Adult Use Cannabis and Vital Brooklyn Campaign
- Developed policy positions
Director of Development and External
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Accurate and efficient day-to-day management of $4 million fundraising budget
- Create and maintain annual Development Plan
- Initiated cultivation and communications strategies; database and grants management
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas
- Taught in-house employees strategies for successful internal and external communications
- Developed Government Relations Program
- Worked collaboratively with the Board of Directors, Executive Director, organization and community stakeholders including: Elected Officials and community leaders
- Created and disseminated holiday and regular appeals to friends of the organization
- Ensure on-boarding and regular trainings for Board of Directors
- Established Capital Campaign and Government Relations program, which netted gifts in excess of $5 million within the first 24 months.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Prepared RFP and RFQ responses for new and existing funding, pitches and presentations.
Deputy Director of Operations and External
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Led the highest revenue producing program ($3 million/annually) for the organization
- Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and operational goals.
- Managed payroll and monthly training for 75 employees
- Oversaw implementation of service plans for 150 (clients) program participants in accordance with state and local regulations
- Utilized CQI to assess and stimulate adaptability, flexibility, teamwork, and progress
- Projected and managed budgets for staffing, revenue and division growth; served on investigations and ethics board
- Responsible for all external relations; corporate engagement; government RFPs; grant research, tracking and writing
- Created and managed the fundraising portfolio; engaged existing and prospective new donors.
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Turned mandates into actionable operational strategies.
- Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments.
Program Supervisor
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Directed team of 75 personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Set up and directed all aspects of community and waiver program with client centered focus.
- Established policies covering budget and field work
Program Coordinator
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan
- Work in this program generated several promotions which led to the eventual Director's position which was created for me
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic and Organizational Communications
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA2005
Skills
- Fundraising
- Training and Development
- Crisis Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Synthesizing Data
- Budget and Finance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Script Writing
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Chair, Social Action
- Brooklyn Community Board 18, Member
- Order of Eastern Star, Presiding Officer
- SLAM Block Association, Founder
- Black Women's Political Club, Member
- NAACP, Lifetime Member
- Jack and Jill of America, Member
- Public Relations Society of America, Member
- Association of Legislative Employees, Shop Steward
- NCNW, Vice President 2014-15
- PS 133 PTA, VP of Communications 2018-19
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Certification
- Women's Campaign School, Yale University, 2021
- Advocacy and Campaign Training, Congressional Black Caucus - Summer 2020
- Inaugural Jay Kriegel Fellow, CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance - 2021
Legislation
- Construction Notice to Adjoining Homeowners
- The Crown Act
- Adult Recreational Cannabis Use
- Gas Ban Bill (in new construction)
- Badge Blocking Bill
- Narcan in Nightlife Establishment
- Rat mitigation
- Marshal Plan for Moms (in progress)
- Elected CCRB (in progress)
- De escalation training for public service employees (in progress)
Timeline
Chief of Staff
New York City Council Honorable Chi Ossé
01.2020 - Current
Dep. Chief of Staff
New York City Council Honorable Alicka Ampry
01.2018 - 01.2022
Chief of Staff
New York State Assembly Honorable Tremaine S. Wright
01.2017 - 01.2020
Director of Development and External
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger
01.2013 - 01.2017
Deputy Director of Operations and External
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
Program Supervisor
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
01.2007 - 01.2010
Program Coordinator
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic and Organizational Communications
Temple University
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