Lori ShusterDearman
Email: abqanx@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** ** **** **
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: FL
Zip: 33312
Country: USA
Phone: 305-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $55,000
Willing to Relocate
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Lori Shuster Dearman
abqanx@r.postjobfree.com
3242 SW 53rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Community Relations, Community Affairs, and Government Affairs Professional
Work with Community Leaders and Public Officials Grant Writing Work with Boards & Committees Speech Writing Media Monitoring Social Media Event Planning Research Strategic/Analytical Skills Security Matters
Education
Cornell University, Government Department, Graduate Student
Advanced degree still working on graduate studies
Yale University, Fellowship, Political Science Department
Johns Hopkins University, BA Political Science, Honors
Honors
Diplomatic Seminar Series for Young Leaders, 2012
Rodkin Fellowship for professional development, 2011
Award for Community Leadership and Dedication from the Ministry to the Elderly, 2011
Disney Executive Leadership Training Institute, 2010
Glass Leadership Institute, 2010
Golden Key National Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science National Honor Society
American Scholars National Honor Society
National Scholars Honor Society
Sage Fellowship
Mellon Fellowship
The Center for the Study of the Presidency, Fellow, Discussant, Counselor, and Speaker
Work Experience
Editorial Content Providers, LLC, January 2013-present, Consultant and Writer,
Grant writing, social media specialist, freelance writer, copy editing, marketing, website content, luxury goods and apparel marketing and public relations as well as communications.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, June 2008-December 2012, Community Relations Council,
As second in command of Community Relations Council, the job description and responsibilities were vast. The JCRC is the advocacy, public relations and governmental affairs arm of the Federation. The day to day tasks included identifying issues of key concern and creating appropriate policy positions, developing and implementing agency programmatic functions to educate and mobilize the community, forming coalitions and working closely partners, working with and monitoring media outlets, government relations and policy development, working with key contacts in the community, developing and strengthening relationships with elected and appointed officials to advocate on behalf of the community through public speaking, writing, consulting as well as participation in other activities. Also, the job entailed writing, research, grant writing, graphic design, marketing, drafting speeches, working with our committee and board members, and planning events as well as serving as a resource to members of staff, volunteers and the community. Marketing and community relations as well as strategic planning served as a large component of the job.
AJC, May 2007-June 2008, Special Projects, directed the Special Projects Division for the Greater Miami and Broward Chapter
Job responsibilities included developing core leadership, public relations and community outreach, working on policy initiatives, event planning, fundraising, development of task forces, and develop effective ACCESS initiative, which focuses on AJCs New Generation Leaders in their early twenties to mid-forties. Designed invitations and marketed young professional group as well a special projects.
Florida State Senate, November 2006-February 2007, Senior Legislative Aide,
Chief responsibility drafting legislation, research, write summaries, write policy statements track bills, attending hearings, direct constituent service that required research, respond to constituent inquiries, meet with the public, meet with lobbyists, analyze statutes, acting as the legislative director. This position required extensive travel and dual residency in South Florida and Tallahassee
Senator John McCain, 1999-2000, United States Senate Personal Office, Washington, D.C., Defense and Foreign Policy,
Started as a 6-week intern turned into a longer commitment and a paid position. Attended hearings and wrote summaries and policy statements for the Legislative Assistants on those hearings, wrote memos, responded to constituent letters and concerns, did research on various issues regarding defense and foreign policy, attended meetings with various lobbyists, and helped Legislative Assistants analyze and draft legislation
Senate Committee on Commerce, 2000, Science, and Technology, Washington, D.C, Commerce, Trade, and Campaign Finance Reform,
Attended hearings and wrote summaries and policy statements for the Legislative Assistants on those hearings, wrote memos, responded to letters and concerns, did research on various issues regarding trade and Campaign Finance Reform, and attended meetings with various lobbyists
Academic Experience
Instructor, 2003- 2006,
American History, Florida History, and American Government, Southwest Florida College,
Professor, American History I, American History II, and American Government, developing course, create syllabus, design exams, teach class, hold office hours, and grade all assignments
American Government lecture by senior faculty member Professor T.J. Lowi, Cornell University,
Taught 3 sections per week and had over 60 students, taught class, proctored and helped design exams, arranged classroom assignments, hold office hours, and graded all assignments
Volunteerism, 2001-2013
Oakridge, Board President and welcome committee member, 2008-present,
I serve the community by welcoming new members to the region. Additionally, I was elected to serve as an officer on the community board due to my public speaking and presentation skills, dedication, and the ability to multi-task.
Alliance for Lupus Research, walk co-chair and volunteer, 2008-2011,
I served as a dedicated volunteer for the Alliance for Lupus Research starting in 2008. My innovative efforts, fundraising, and commitment to the cause led to my being named walk co-chair in 2009.
Young Leadership, 2005-2007
As president of Young Leadership, I organized leadership events with the business and young professional community. Most of our events ran in conjunction with the Young Professional group, where I served on the board as well. We had networking events, bi-partisan political activities, attended academic events, fundraisers, supported Israel through advocacy and attendance at rallies, and attended leadership retreat.