Raul Flores
New York,NY
Summary
NY based detail-oriented PR, community engagement, and development professional with 8+ years of experience in outreach, public programs, public relations, cultural initiatives, and partnerships. Possesses a working knowledge of New York City's government, nonprofit and private sectors utilized for networking, fundraising and partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Queens Community House
01.2022 - Current
- Established the Corporate Partnerships Division within the External Relations Department
- Secured donations and contributed to planning and executing fundraising and community actions
- Managed the strategic growth of partnerships, including negotiating contracts, organizing events, site visits, professional talks, and benefits programs
- Developed a comprehensive partnership package to enhance collaboration among internal teams, local businesses, BIDs, corporations, and chambers of commerce
- Launched a marketing/ public relation plan to elevate Queens Community House's brand profile among corporations and private donors
- Managed the community QCH's official LinkedIn page.
Public Program and Development Officer
Department of Records & Information Services
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Created social media, outreach and marketing strategies to improve the agency's branding profile
- Built partnerships with corporations, private collections, universities and publishing houses
- Developed fundraising campaigns and budgeting plans to support the agency’s cultural program
- Managed a volunteer task force, consultants, and interns for the production and execution of lectures, book talks, fundraising events, and online programming
- Acted as the official disabilities service facilitator, creating opportunities for disabled individuals to access the municipal archives and enjoy the cultural programming.
Outreach Coordinator
Southside United Los Sures
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed over 30 bilingual English/Spanish community engagement initiatives focusing on job creation, nutrition, financial education, racial injustice, affordable housing, cultural heritage and the environment
- Utilized social media channels to promote various initiatives art shows, music festivals, domestic violence awareness month, legal immigration clinics, and a Thanksgiving dinner for 500+ low-income community members
- Served as a spokesperson during press interviews and engaged with key constituencies, including elected officials, city agencies, schools, churches, and leaders of the Brooklyn business community
- Generated comprehensive reports providing insights on progress, including pictures, testimonials, demographic data, and a description of direct the on improving participants' socioeconomic conditions.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Studies
CUNY Graduate Center
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media
CUNY School of Professional Studies
01.2016
Associate - Public Relations
University of Public Relations
Caracas, Venezuela01.1989
Skills
- Corporate Partnerships
- Media Relations
- Event Planning
- Digital Communities
- Sales Force
- Teams
- Public Speaking
- Bilingual English – Spanish
- Donor Management
- Crisis Management
- Story Pitching
- Government Relations
Relevant Organizations
- Co-Chair, Friends of BQ-Green 2017-Present
- HPD Housing Ambassador 2017-2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Queens Community House
01.2022 - Current
Public Program and Development Officer
Department of Records & Information Services
06.2018 - 12.2021
Outreach Coordinator
Southside United Los Sures
08.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Urban Studies
CUNY Graduate Center
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Associate - Public Relations
University of Public Relations
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