ROBERT AKLEH
Brooklyn
Summary
Political and community engagement professional with over 15 years of experience in field organizing, canvass management, and data-driven voter outreach. Proven track record in leading large-scale urban field operations and training diverse volunteer teams to achieve measurable outcomes. Expertise in operational analysis and public service aimed at enhancing community engagement and service delivery. Ambitious leader skilled in policy setting and performance improvement, seeking to contribute to organizational growth and sustainability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Team Coordinator / Flex Team Member
Zohran Mamdani Transition
New York
11.2025 - Current
- Served on the FLEX team, supporting all levels of the transition by assisting with events, vetting processes, appointments, and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversaw executive scheduling and helped facilitate high-level meetings with influential leaders across New York City.
- Staffed high-priority events, engaging directly with donors, community stakeholders, and the public.
- Represented the transition in key meetings, capturing and synthesizing critical information for leadership.
Citywide Canvass Manager
Zohran for NYC
New York
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed citywide canvassing operations, administering turf distribution, daily reporting, and voter contact strategy.
- Directed the High-Traffic Canvass Unit, optimizing site selection, staff coverage, and engagement strategies to maximize voter contact.
- Recruited, hired, onboarded, and supervised a team of 50+ canvassers, providing daily management that helped achieve a landmark electoral win in NYC.
- Trained canvassers, volunteers, and team leads to ensure high-quality field engagement.
President
Rob Byrd Akleh Corp - Consulting Firm
New York
01.2014 - 04.2025
- Provide field operations consulting to campaigns across New York, delivering strategic guidance, staffing solutions, and on-the-ground execution support.
- Oversaw administrative, budgeting, contract, and operational responsibilities.
Field Director
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for U.S. Congress
Queens
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Created a fully operational paid field program from the ground up, scaling staff, systems, and outreach to meet campaign needs.
- Participated in high-level meetings with campaign management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
City College of New York (CUNY)
New York, NY05.2010
Skills
- Community outreach and engagement
- Event management and promotion
- Staff supervision and training
- Field operations management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strategic planning and logistics
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team building
- Human resources management
- Budgeting and contract proposals
Hobbies and Interests
- Darts (Team Captain — 4x Champions)
- Handyman
Timeline
Executive Team Coordinator / Flex Team Member
Zohran Mamdani Transition
11.2025 - Current
Citywide Canvass Manager
Zohran for NYC
04.2025 - 11.2025
Field Director
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for U.S. Congress
05.2018 - 07.2018
President
Rob Byrd Akleh Corp - Consulting Firm
01.2014 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
City College of New York (CUNY)