Gene Goldstein-Plesser

Experience

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  Janus Forum

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Janus Fellows Director

  Ran student group that organized political debates and discussions on campus.

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  Brown Political Science Department

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Research Assistant

  Collected and analyzed data on digital media usage of every U.S. Senator and Representative.

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  Brown Department of Public Safety

  Sept 2009 - May 2011

  SafeWalk Program Coordinator

  Oversee 60 student employees in the SafeWalk (late-night student escort service) program, and coordinate publicity campaigns and long-term strategy.

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  Brown RISD HIllel

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Communications Director

  I updated and maintained the publicity systems of Brown RISD Hillel.

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  Providence Department of Planning and Development

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Preservation Intern

  - Created a department-wide policy on demolition by neglect in order to protect the city's endangered historic buildings.- Synthesized the design standards for improvements to the public right-of-way into a compact handbook for contractors.

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  The Concord Group, LLC Real Estate Advisors

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  Manager

  – Led project teams in compiling real estate market data and building demographic analyses – Coordinated company-wide staffing plan with other managers and principals– Interviewed city planners and leveraged databases to inform housing market predictions – Generated asset type, distribution, and pricing recommendations for developers, builders, public agencies, and non-profits

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  Campus Coliving

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2015

  Community and Operations Manager

  – Facilitated overhaul of company's internal operations and procedures– Streamlined and executed onboarding process for new residents – Optimized and maintained Salesforce database of residents and houses – Managed operational and billing issues during company shut down

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  Keshet

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

  Community Programs Manager

  I oversaw operations of the Bay Area office of Keshet, a national organization that works for the full inclusion of LGBTQ folks in Jewish life. Key responsibilities:- Built out program and outreach strategy and analyzed impact- Planned and executed community engagement programs- Represented organization to partners, foundations, and donors- Coordinated trainings and workshops on diversity and inclusion

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  Jewish Community High School of the Bay (JCHS)

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

  Development Project Manager

  In tandem with the Development Director, I produced the JCHS annual spring gala, which was attended by over 350 people and raised $700 million for the school.

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  Freelance

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Operations and Strategy Consultant

  After completing my M.A. and returning to the United States, I provided non-profit organizations with analytical, strategic, and operational support on a contract basis.

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  Denham Wolf Real Estate Services, Inc.

  Feb 2022 - now

  I support non-profit organizations in the NYC Metro Area with a diverse array of real estate projects, including:- Site acquisition for affordable/supportive housing development- Curated disposition of surplus air rights for land-owning non-profits- Pre-transaction scenario development - Assorted other leasing and acquisition support

  • Senior Manager

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Senior Associate

    Feb 2022 - Jan 2023