Rebecca Coolidge
Albany,NY
Summary
Chief of Staff with extensive expertise in navigating local, state, and federal legislative and budgetary processes. Proven track record in strategic policy development, cross-functional team leadership, and effective stakeholder engagement. Adept at steering complex legislative initiatives and managing high-stakes negotiations, with a deep understanding of New York State's political landscape and governance. Seeking to leverage skills and experience as a Legislative Director to drive impactful policy solutions in the NYS Senate.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Staff /Chief of Staff
NYS Assembly
Albany, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Managed the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure efficiency in administrative processes.
- Monitored state and federal legislative activities, tracked bills, and reported relevant developments to elected official.
- Built and deepened partnerships with other politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
- Wrote legislation and amendments, set policies and oversaw budgets.
Deputy Legislative Director
NYS Assembly
Albany, NY
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted members of the legislative body in researching and drafting proposed legislation.
- Attended hearings, meetings, conferences, and other events on behalf of legislators.
- Provided administrative support to lawmakers including scheduling appointments, organizing files, and managing office correspondence.
- Conducted outreach activities such as attending community events or speaking with local media outlets on behalf of the legislator's office.
Scheduler
NYS Assembly
Albany, NY
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed and maintained scheduling procedures to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assigned tasks to appropriate personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Conducted regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress and set goals.
- Provided guidance and advice on best practices related to scheduling initiatives.
MSW Intern
NYS Senate; Office of Senator Julia Salazar
Albany
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge
- Organized and facilitated operations relating to Public Hearings, Legislative Briefings, and Lobby Day Events.
- Collaborated with senior staff to draft and organize the office's budget including letters and priorities.
- Met with advocacy organizations to discuss legislative and budgetary priorities.
BSW Intern
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SUNY
Plattsburgh
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Researching how policy, programs, and practices used in the institution affect students
- Assisted with the development and implementation of policies and programs associated with campus life.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focused on food insecurity, gender discrimination, and racial diversity.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for students.
Sports Statistician
Athletic Communications Office, SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted with the implementation of new technologies related to big data collection and storage systems.
- Managed data cleaning and quality evaluations to be uploaded and evaluated on a national statistical database.
- Created reports summarizing the statistical findings for coaches, players, and senior staff in the Sports Information Department.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that collected data was accurate and complete before being analyzed.
Education
Bachelor’s - Social Work
SUNY Plattsburgh
Master’s - Social Work
UAlbany
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Analyzing and advancing legislation
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Administration
- Self-Directed
- Google and Microsoft Training
- Communication
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Staff /Chief of Staff
NYS Assembly
06.2023 - Current
Deputy Legislative Director
NYS Assembly
11.2022 - 06.2023
Scheduler
NYS Assembly
05.2022 - 11.2022
MSW Intern
NYS Senate; Office of Senator Julia Salazar
09.2021 - 05.2022
BSW Intern
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SUNY
09.2020 - 05.2021
Sports Statistician
Athletic Communications Office, SUNY Plattsburgh
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor’s - Social Work
SUNY Plattsburgh
Master’s - Social Work
UAlbany
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