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Samuel Goldstein

Mendham,NJ

Summary

Passionate C-Suite and communications professional with two decades of experience enhancing the public image and advancing the goals of campaigns, corporations, emerging brands and non-profits.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

President & Chief Executive Officer

FirstFlight Heliports, LLC D/b/a Saker Aviation
03.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw strategic asset sale to increase available cash on hand and reduce operational costs resulting in significant increase in share value of publicly-traded company
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing SEC compliance and adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to Board of Directors and shareholders.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

Managing Director

Fontas Advisors
01.2024 - Current
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Developed comprehensive business plan to launch firm's Communications unit including onboarding units first new clients.
  • Oversee operations and provide corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.

Senior Director, Public Policy

Marino PR
03.2019 - 12.2023
  • Lead strategist for portfolio of eight clients that includes leading real estate developers, affordable housing professionals, and trade organizations
  • Developed and executed public affairs campaigns for real estate developers navigating New York City's public approval process and trade organizations advocating for legislation in the New York City Council and New York State Legislature
  • Successfully steered three most significant land use approvals of Mayor Adams' administration- Innovation QNS, Astoria North, Bruckner Rezoning- resulting in commitment to thousands of affordable housing units
  • Served as spokesperson of record for clients and counseled clients in crisis communications, developing written statements, opinion pieces, and reactive communications strategies.
  • Lead unit's business development efforts bringing in over one million dollars in revenue for the agency

Deputy Director

Helicopter Tourism & Jobs Council
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Deputy Director for 501(c)(6) advocacy group representing helicopter tour operators and associated companies.
  • Oversaw strategy for resolution of community and governmental concerns in New Jersey and New York City resulting in long-term agreement with New York City Economic Development Corporation and New York City Council solidifying tour industry in NYC.
  • Served as media and public point of contact for industry including appearances and quotes on radio and in print, testimony before government committees and agencies at the local and state level (New York City Council and NJ State Assembly) and leading press conferences and rallies.

Principal

Kivvit Public Affairs
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Principal for corporate accounts including: Anheuser-Busch Heavy Haul Truck Weight Reform Initiative, Judlau Contracting, New York State Land Title Association, Air Pegasus Heliport, Inc.
  • Conducted immersive research and analysis to drive campaign messaging.
  • Crafted digital strategy, including social media, web content, advertising, data-driven analytics and targeting.
  • Led media relations to bolster brand influence, elevate executives’ profiles and respond to crisis situations.
  • Determined key performance metrics that measured effectiveness of campaigns.
  • Coordinated and managed events that bring together executives, employees, policy makers, elite media, thought leaders and consumers.

Government Relations Consultant

Self Employed
10.2013 - 12.2016
  • Led public facing initiatives on behalf of multiple clients including Baked by Melissa, Air Pegasus Heliport and Helicopter Tourism & Jobs Council.
  • Founder & Deputy National Director for 501(c)(6) advocacy group representing helicopter tour operators and associated companies.
  • Led application and approval process resulting in $13 Million award under New Jersey’s GROW NJ incentive program. Worked collaboratively with NJ Business Action Center and NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) staff and leadership to ensure the retention and creation of 250+ jobs.
  • Advised CEO on impact of Statewide minimum wage legislation on retail outlets.
  • Acted as liaison between corporate executives and key City and State agencies.
  • Tracked legislation and represented companies at public hearings and meetings.

Director of Government Relations

Selfhelp Community Services
05.2008 - 09.2013
  • Developed tactical strategies to support organizational vision and goal including city, state and federal advocacy efforts for non-profit serving 20,000 people in New York City and Nassau County.
  • Served as primary facilitator for work with key government agencies (DOH, DFTA, HRA, NYSOFA), UJA- Federation of New York, and other influential advocacy groups.
  • Procured $2.2 million in Capital funding for construction of over 200 units of Senior Affordable Housing.
  • Secured $500,000 annually for 23 varied program sites through grant writing for individual City Council, State Assembly, State Senate and Borough President Discretionary funding awards.
  • Analyzed legislation and crafted testimony for public hearings by City, State, and Federal panels pertaining to affordable housing, social services for seniors and Holocaust Survivors, Medicaid Reimbursement and Redesign, and Home Care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Crafted all responses to media inquiries for comments and quotes in local and larger circulation newspapers.
  • Interacted with media and state agency personnel to secure passage of legislation.
  • Spearheaded Congressional Briefing in the US House of Representatives on “Caring for Aging Holocaust Survivors” with multiple agencies and Congressional Offices.
  • Worked with local media to publicize visits and commendations for the organization from many dignitaries including Mayoral visit to showcase Virtual Senior Center, awarding of one of 8 citywide Innovative Senior Center contracts, and Older Americans Act advocacy press conference featuring Senator Gilibrand.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Labor Relations

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Affiliations

Mendham Pastime Club- Member

Chester-Mendham Lacrosse- Coach, Girls 5th-8th Grades

Baylander Steel Beach Bar & Restaurant- Partner

Timeline

Managing Director

Fontas Advisors
01.2024 - Current

President & Chief Executive Officer

FirstFlight Heliports, LLC D/b/a Saker Aviation
03.2021 - Current

Senior Director, Public Policy

Marino PR
03.2019 - 12.2023

Deputy Director

Helicopter Tourism & Jobs Council
02.2018 - 02.2019

Principal

Kivvit Public Affairs
01.2017 - 02.2018

Government Relations Consultant

Self Employed
10.2013 - 12.2016

Director of Government Relations

Selfhelp Community Services
05.2008 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Labor Relations

Cornell University

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