Anthony Wilson

Experience

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  Georgia General Assembly House Of Representatives

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2006

  Legislative Aide

  Researched bills and issues before the General Assembly; and, worked with legislative committees to monitor the progress of pertinent pending legislation. Developed informational materials, including; a newsletter for dissemination to constituents.

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  Hampden County District Attorney’s Office

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

  Victim/Witness Advocate

  Primary focus on the witness’ experience as it relates to successful prosecution of criminal cases. Prepared witnesses for trial, reviewed testimony, maintained witness contact to ensure their appearance for trial and availed witnesses of their rights in accordance with Massachusetts General Law 258 Victims Bill of Rights.

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  MA Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Legal Intern

  Assisted in the filing of discrimination complaints; including: the collection of relevant data and the drafting of the party’s narratives. Conducted investigations into alleged acts of discrimination for factual accuracy and legal viability. Prepared discovery requests; reviewed files and crafted recommendations.

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  Suffolk University

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Student Prosecutor

  Prosecuted cases on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Chelsea District Court. My duties included arguing before judges for bail, bail revocation, opposition to motion for new trial under Padilla v. Kentucky and opposition to motion for dismissal for lack of probable cause.

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  City of Springfield, Massachusetts

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2019

  Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the following city departments: the City Council Office, Vital Records and Elections. This included supervising 17 employees and managing an annual budget of approximately $900,000+.In an effort to improve the office, I have implemented the following programs:Digitized a significant portion of the City’s Historical and current records for easy online access.Hired and trained a public records coordinator, who works with me, to manage every public records request that the city receives.Purchased and maintained public records software that allows citizens to easily submit and track public records requests.Modernized City Council processes which include: the digital dissemination of the City Council Agendas, Ipads for each City Councilor and the adoption of digital agenda management software. Show less Defended the City of Springfield in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Massachusetts Superior Court. Provided legal advice and drafted legislation for the Springfield City Council on issues ranging from land use and zoning to casino gaming and committee appointments. Negotiated on the City's behalf before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, HUD's Office of Fair Housing and the Office of United States Attorney. Monitored compliance of state and federal contracts and grants. Show less

  • City Clerk

    Feb 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Associate City Solicitor

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2016
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  Association of Black Business and Professionals

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2019

  General Counsel

  In 2015, a group black professionals and entrepreneurs formed the Association of Black Business and Professionals (ABBP) for the purpose of connecting black business professionals in Massachusetts. I am proud to say that I am one of the founding members. I drafted the by-laws of the organization, helped create our strategic plan and shepherded the board through the process of incorporation.

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  Wilson Family

  Feb 2016 - now

  Husband & Father

  I report directly to the CEO(my wife). My daily duties are focused primarily on property management and maintenance but I also have several public relations responsibilities. I manage a team of two (son and daughter). It is very challenging keeping this team focused on their immediate tasks but we are growing and improving daily.

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  Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2019

  PVTA Advisory Board member

  Appointed by the Mayor to represent the City of Springfield on the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Board. In that capacity, I reviewed and approved the budget for the PVTA for each fiscal year. Participated in the search and selection of a new administrator in 2017. Participated in the approval of a fleet of electrified buses for the PVTA. Oversaw the funding and construction of a $55 million, state-of-the-art operations and maintenance center.

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  Ofcounsels

  May 2017 - now

  Founder

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  City of Cambridge

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  City Clerk

  Oversee the day-to-day operations of the City Clerk’s Office. This included supervising 10 employees and managing an annual budget of approximately $1 million.Lead the office through the COVID-19 pandemic. This included transitioning all of our in-person services to a virtual platform. Purchased and developed software to allow the public to interact with the city council on a virtual platform.Led a multi-departmental effort to streamline and standardize record filing and retrieval from the Clerk's Office. This entailed the creation of a customized digital filing, retrieval and tracking system.Oversaw the construction of 2000 square feet of archival grade storage for city records. Show less

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  Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management

  Jul 2022 - now

  Public Services Manager

  - Led a specialized team of former city and town managers dedicated to assisting municipalities in navigating transitions between governmental structures and addressing structural impediments to decision-making and execution. - Spearheaded strategic initiatives to provide expert guidance and support to municipalities facing governance transitions, leveraging a deep understanding of municipal governance frameworks and processes.- Collaborated closely with clients to assess their unique needs and challenges, developing tailored strategies and solutions to facilitate seamless transitions and enhance decision-making capabilities.- Directed the execution of projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while consistently exceeding client expectations.- Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, delivering insights and recommendations based on extensive experience in municipal governance and best practices.- Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners, driving business growth.- Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.- Contributed to the continuous improvement of service offerings, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging challenges in municipal governance. Show less