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Chief of Staff to NYC Councilman Simcha Felder @ New York City Council Managed staff responsible for all legislative, communications and constituent functions. From January 2009 to January 2010 (1 year 1 month) Greater New York City AreaSummer Associate @ Doubleclick Worked on project management team testing and developing new ASP internet ad-serving solutions. From 2000 to...

Chief of Staff to NYC Councilman Simcha Felder @ New York City Council Managed staff responsible for all legislative, communications and constituent functions. From January 2009 to January 2010 (1 year 1 month) Greater New York City AreaSummer Associate @ Doubleclick Worked on project management team testing and developing new ASP internet ad-serving solutions. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Greater New York City AreaSenior Advisor @ Socrata Provided strategic advice and thought leadership designed to help governments of all sizes become financially transparent. From July 2014 to September 2015 (1 year 3 months) Greater New York City AreaSenior Public Policy Fellow @ Hillel International Center Awarded fellowship to engage college students in community service and political activism. Coordinated all aspects of nation-wide voter registration drive with Rock the Vote and MTV that registered 50,000 young voters. From July 1995 to June 1997 (2 years) Washington D.C. Metro AreaCEO, Vireo Health of New York @ Vireo Health, Inc. Greater New York City AreaDeputy Comptroller @ City of New York Chief advisor to the Comptroller on matters involving policy, budgetary oversight, and communications. • Oversaw operations of 7 groups / 100+ employees across the agency including the Bureau of Fiscal & Budget Studies, Bureau of Financial Analysis, Bureau of Public Affairs (which includes the Press Office, Community Action Center, Policy, Economic Research, and Community Relations departments). • Spearheaded the Comptroller’s "My Money NYC" and “Pension NYC” online initiatives designed to help make New York City's finances and pension funds more transparent.• Published research on a variety of public policies including a series designed to protect the retirement security of public employees while ensuring the City's financial health. • Represented the Comptroller in various capacities, including on the boards of the Office of Payroll Administration, Financial Information Services Agency, and Independent Budget Office.• Produced regular reports analyzing the City budget and budget modifications and evaluating the assumptions and methodologies of mayoral revenue estimates, as mandated by the New York City Charter.• Monitored the daily cash balances in the City's central treasury to ensure that the City maintains adequate levels of cash-on-hand throughout the fiscal year. • Oversaw shareholder initiatives and proxy voting for the $100+ billion New York City Pension Funds. • Other positions held at agency: - Assistant Comptroller for Budget & Chief Policy Officer (Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2011)- Executive Director of Accountancy & Budget (Feb. 2010 - July 2010) From February 2010 to December 2013 (3 years 11 months) Greater New York City AreaManaging Director @ Bear Stearns Managed group responsible for the Global Credit Department’s financial reporting. Reported directly to Chief Administrative Officer. • Enforced firm’s credit polices across 10,000+ counterparties with $20 billion of exposure. • Monitored department-wide $50 million budget for 150+ employees in six offices. • Compiled confidential monthly reports for the SEC detailing the firm’s largest credit risks. • Prepared the derivatives credit risk section of the firm’s quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings. • Responded to requests on behalf of Global Credit Department from internal and external auditors. • Led cross-functional technology teams to design new, and improve existing, financial systems (i.e. international repo trading system, global risk management system, capital requirements system).• Other positions held at firm:- Associate Director (2004-2007)- Vice President (2002-2004)- Associate (2001-2002)- Information Technology Project Manager (1997-1999) From July 1997 to December 2008 (11 years 6 months) Greater New York City AreaChief Strategy Officer @ Vireo Health, Inc. New York City Metropolitan AreaDirector @ Vireo Health, Inc. Greater New York City AreaChief Operating Officer @ Vireo Health, Inc. Transformed private cannabis company operating in a single state into a publicly listed multi-state operator with licenses in eleven markets and more than $30 million in annual revenues. From November 2015 to October 2019 (4 years) Greater New York City AreaFounder & CEO @ Fiorello Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Founded one of only ten companies competitively selected to participate in New York State's medical cannabis program. Company sold to Green Thumb Industries (GTI) in 2019. From January 2014 to October 2015 (1 year 10 months) Greater New York City Area