Sergey Kadinsky

Experience

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  Self employed

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2011

  Freelance Reporter

  Written articles and op-eds for Forgotten-NY, Queens Tribune, Queens Courier, Jewish Press, Jewish Week, Bukharian Times, Amsterdam News, amNew York, NY Daily News, Mott Haven Herald, Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, The Villager, Queens Chronicle

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  New York Daily News

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  City Desk

  Reported on features and breaking news stories in the city and Long Island, with bylines for most of them. Credit internship under the supervision of editors John Oswald and Robert Moore.

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  NY1 News

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Living Unit (Internship)

  Reported, researched, and edited stories related to arts, culture, finance, employment, and health, as well as some breaking news stories. Credit internship supervised by Tom Farkas.Worked with reporters Kafi Drexel, Tara Lynn Wagner, Asa Aarons, and Bobby Cuza.Spent a few days following Assignment Desk reporters on breaking news stories.

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  CBSnews.com

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Political Unit (Internship)

  Researched, edited, and posted national political stories, videos, and images to CBSnews.com and its Political Hotsheet blog. Credit Internship under the supervision of Brian Montopoli and Kevin Hechtkopf.

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  Touro College

  Feb 2010 - now

  Adjunct Professor of History

  • Introducing students to current events and historical trends related to introductory classes in media studies, art history, and Jewish history.• Advising students on topics for class presentations and reports, enhancing their public speaking, writing and researching skills.• Teaching global and American art history with examples of public art in New York City and topics in the news related to public art.• Teaching history through informative slide shows, films and visits to museums.Courses Taught:GCA 168: Mass Media in America (taught once)GPL 200 Intro to American GovernmentGHS105 Intro to American CultureGCA141 Art of the Western CivilizationGCA153 Introduction to the ArtsGCA166 Intro to the Visual ArtsGJS100 Jewish HeritageGJS 124 Modern Jewish HistoryGJS 225/400 Modern IsraelGHS262 History of the HolocaustGHS271/271.6 American Jewish History Show less

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  New York Post

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2011

  City Desk Reporter

  • Reported on crime, politics and feature stories around the New York City metro area. Under the supervision of editors Chuck Bennett and Dan Greenfield. Got laid off. It was a memorable experience working at the New York Post.

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  Richner Communications

  Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  Assistant Editor

  • Assigning, editing and reporting news stories for The Jewish Star, a weekly community newspaper on Long Island.• Coordinating the newspaper's outreach strategy to new communities. • Updating online newsletters, newspaper website, social media profiles and print layout. • Editing the work of four columnists, two reporters and drafting the editorial page.• Representing the newspapers at public events throughout its coverage area. • Hiring and supervising interns. Show less

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  New York State Assembly

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Community Relations Director

  • Drafting constituent correspondence, press releases and editorials on behalf of State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D, WF-Hillcrest).• Drafting materials for Jewish and Russian-language press for the Lancman Congressional Campaign.• Managing database of constituent cases and all incoming communication concerning the office. • Following up with relevant city and state agencies in resolving constituent cases.• Coordinating voter outreach efforts through canvassing, literature and registration drives.• Representing the lawmaker at community events, institutions and organizations. Show less

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  New York City Council

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

  Community Coordinator

  • Drafting constituent correspondence on behalf of Council Member Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) • Coordinating Jewish and Russian language media outreach• Managing database of constituent cases and all incoming communication concerning the office. • Following up with relevant city and state agencies in resolving constituent cases.• Coordinating voter outreach efforts through canvassing, literature and registration drives.• Representing the lawmaker at community events, institutions and organizations. Show less

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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Oct 2014 - now

  • Drafting reports on health and safety-related matters Parks facilities. Establishing inventory lists of all tanks, extinguishers, AED devices, and trash collection, to ensure timely inspections and replacement upon their expiration dates.• Training on-site staff and conducting inspections on compliance matters. Liaising with City and State inspectors concerning building, fire safety, and environmental compliance.• Mapping drainage and wetlands for the Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) program within parkland.• Identifying and collecting data for all oil tanks and flat rooftops, respectively for upcoming oil-to-gas building conversions, and construction of green rooftops on Parks Department buildings. Show less • Drafting reports on Community Parks Initiative (CPI) a program introduced in 2014 that seeks to address funding deficiencies in 35 most under-served parks citywide. • Coordinating outreach to elected officials within the city and their constituents.• Preparing briefings and testimony for hearings at the City Council involving Parks & Recreation.• Organizing the agency's collection of books and historical documents.• Researching and drafting the text for historical signs at selected parks.• Contributing materials and giving tours of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park as part of the park's docent program. Show less

  • Compliance Analyst

    Oct 2015 - now

  • Government Relations Analyst

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2015