Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline

Robert O'Shea

District 7 Cafe
Boston,MA
30
Years of experience

Experienced community liaison with a strong background in program development, public relations, and outreach coordination. Designed initiatives that increased community awareness and participation. Trusted for representing organizations at public forums, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and supporting inclusive community engagement.

Work History

Small Business Owner

1 Year 4 Months
District 7 Cafe | Boston , MA | 06.2025 - Current

Community Liaison

14 Years 7 Months
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority | Boston, Massachusetts | 07.2008 - 02.2023
  • Helped create outreach programs that increased community awareness and participation.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to clearly communicate community needs and priorities.
  • Used outreach strategies to connect underserved populations with available resources.
  • Built and maintained stakeholder relationships to support community initiatives.
  • Coordinated community outreach for authority events and neighborhood relations.
  • Represented authority at community forums and public information sessions.
  • Handled event planning tasks that supported local culture and community involvement.
  • Helped develop outreach plans to engage community members.
  • Advised staff on best practices for working with different cultural groups within the community.
  • Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.

Community Liaison

3 Years 11 Months
Central Artery Tunnel Project | Boston, Massachusetts | 02.1997 - 01.2001
  • Organized and led community meetings to address project concerns and gather feedback.
  • Coordinated community outreach for Project events and neighborhood relations.
  • Communicated public updates with residents, businesses, and civic groups.
  • Scheduled meetings with local leaders, vendors, and public agencies.
  • Represented Project at community forums and public information sessions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics

Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | 01-1985

Skills

Community outreach
Stakeholder engagement
Program development
Event coordination
Public relations
Resource connection
Conflict resolution
Public speaking

Accomplishments

  • Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston
    2023 Community Service Award Recipient
  • South Boston Citizen's Association
    2019 Community Service Award Recipient
  • Created MCCA Paid Internship Program with Madison Park Technical and Vocational High School

Affiliations

  • South Boston Little League - Coach 20+ years
  • South Boston Pop Warner - Coach 4 years
  • Boston Ward 06 Democratic Committee - Chair

Timeline

Small Business Owner

District 7 Cafe
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Community Liaison

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
07.2008 - 02.2023Read More

Community Liaison

Central Artery Tunnel Project
02.1997 - 01.2001Read More

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Associate of Applied Science from Computer Electronics
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Robert O'Shea