Aaron Weisman

Experience

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  Florida International University

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  SGA Intern

  - Attended regular senate meetings and leadership courses provided by Academy of Leaders required for the internship- Worked with current student leaders as well as meet prominent members of the FIU community- Participated in United Way fundraisers and other charitable organizations- Ran an electoral campaign for Housing Senator

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  Miami Beach Community Development Corperation

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Research Intern

  - Served under the office’s director and assisted him with new and ongoing projects as well as daily operations- Rebuilt the company’s website, exponentially increasing the website’s traffic- Worked through every stage of the development process, acquiring property, repurposing the building to serve a communal good, and meeting with development companies to finalize the proposed project- Meet and personally communicate with City of Miami Beach officials as well as others in the community development field Show less

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  Ricky Arriola City for Miami Beach Commission

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Campaign Intern

  - Canvassed the Miami Beach area and interacted with the residents on a personal level- Attended regular meetings with both Miami Beach residents and local politicians - Conducted research and wrote policy memos on issues relevant to the beach - Assisted in organizing campaign events, aimed at educating the public about local politics and issues - Petitioned Miami Beach residents for signatures - Internship concluded with the successful election of Ricky Arriola by a healthy margin Show less

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  Florida International University

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Arts & Science Senator

  - Attended regular senate meetings and chaired Rules & Redulations committee meetings - Participated in and organized various SGA events, fundraisers, and promotions- Actively meet with constituency in order to create clear and concrete policy initiatives- Work in committee to review and pass bills before being sent to senate floor

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  Mayday PAC

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  - Worked in New Yorks 19th Congressional District, leading the Press and Research team- Regularly draft LTE’s, opinion pieces, press releases, as well as build relationships with local press- Coordinate with Digital Media and Activism team to create campaign content as well as organize volunteers and demonstrations - Worked in Florida’s 23rd District to elect candidates and assist with legislature promoting campaign finance reform - Coordinated political events including meet and greets, organizer gatherings, group canvasing, and phone banking- Utilized communication software including NationBuilder, Hustle, and Slack to create and manage canvassing walk lists, email blasts, mass texting, and focused intragroup communication

  • National Campaign Team

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Political Consultant

    Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
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  Democratic Party of North Hempstead

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Field Organizer

  - Organized a coordinated field program in North Hempstead’s 4th and 5th Council District for an entire slate of candidates- Scheduled volunteers to participate in phonebanking, canvassing, and voter registration efforts on a regular basis- Met with town candidates and staffers, as well as community leaders to develop policy messaging into our field program

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  Kalman Yeger for City Council District 44

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Digital Lead

  - Served campaign staff in New York’s 44th City Council district, crafted messaging, investigated donors, and provided insight- Operated as a digital arm of the campaign, captured and edited pictures and video, and influenced voters over social media- Publicized and staffed campaign events, grew campaign’s digital brand, and nearly doubled digital activity during my tenure

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  JP News

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Communications Consultant

  • Strategically crafted and executed comprehensive digital strategies that contributed to a landslide victory for Kalman Yeger, securing over two thirds of all votes in a previously contested race in New York's 44th City Council district.• Leveraged data-driven insights to tailor content and maximize online engagement, effectively driving traction and interaction on various digital platforms.• Supervised a dedicated Digital Associate and occasionally provided guidance to canvassers, ensuring seamless coordination of digital and field efforts.• Collaborated closely with the communications team and direct mail consultants to ensure consistent messaging and brand identity across all campaign channels. Show less

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  Digital Media Rights

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Content Creator

  - Manage the ‘Midnight Pulp’ Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube social media pages and track all key metrics- Create original videos , designs, and motion graphics to be monetized and shared over our social media ages- Assist the Ad Operations team with managing partnerships, ad tagging, and tracking key metrics from our SSP- Responsible for over ten million views during my tenure

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  City of New York

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2022

  Community Associate

  • Conducted outreach to the public by making targeted calls to case workers, landlords, and brokers, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring successful placement of rental assistance recipients into suitable housing.• Collaborated with the Policy Director to develop comprehensive policy memos and presentations for agency executives and external stakeholders, conveying complex information concisely and persuasively.• Analyzed housing data, trends, and policies as a key contributor to the policy team, providing valuable insights that informed decision-making and enhanced the effectiveness of housing initiatives.• Assumed a leadership role in training and mentoring a significant number of new employees during the final six months of tenure, contributing to the growth and readiness of the team. Show less

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  NYC Department for the Aging

  Nov 2022 - now

  Government Affairs Officer and Legislative Analyst

  • Tracked and analyzed legislative proposals, providing insights on aging-related public policy issues, including housing, technology integration, transportation accessibility, and food insecurity for older adults.• Provided regular briefings to the Aging Commissioner, delivering concise and insightful updates on legislative developments and their implications.• Prepared and curated talking points and presentations for senior staff and executives, facilitating productive discussions with elected officials and stakeholders.• Participated in legislative hearings and meetings, leveraging expertise to represent the Department's interests and effectively communicate recommendations to elected officials and policymakers. Show less