Lukogho Kasomo

• Serves as a tactician to support the social media marketing strategy development and implementation for the relaunch of the FD Mobile application. • Collaborates with Yorke Property as the acting Site Manager to work on the layout, design, and configuration for the new building media • Oversees the execution of Oracle CRM software to maintain the data and operations of the call center.

• Worked closely with the CEO to source six-figure public and private grant funding opportunities. • Monitored the progress and development of projected grant expenditures against actual outcomes. • Advised and assisted the CEO with the development, administration, and submission of highly-competitive grant applications. • Managed vendor and employee relationships to execute the implementation of SageX3 ERP system. Monitored and developed plans to resolve issues raised by ERP system users.

•Developed a manual on alternative assessment tools for the Human Resources department to measure the effectiveness of its multi-million dollar programs and to reduce attrition. •Utilized score cards, strategy mapping and continuous improvement tools to grow the foundation’s internal culture under its organizational development department. •Collaborated with Human Resources to identify methods to increase employee participation in the expanded vacation and parental leave program.

-Managed over $200 billion dollars in Federal Fiscal Year Appropriations for the following agencies: Agriculture Subcommittee, Education, Financial Services, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior Subcommittee for Humanities, Legislative Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, and the Small Business Administration. -Tracked and maintained a robust legislative portfolio of issues which included, but were not limited to: Agriculture, Education, Health, Housing, and Small Business for the purpose of assisting Rep. Serrano in making pertinent decisions on legislation. -Monitored, analyzed and formulated federal legislation to bolster the Bronx and New York City’s sustainability efforts in the areas of affordable housing, economic development and integrated health delivery. -Conducted legislative outreach by representing the Congressman at Congressional hearings, policy functions, and meetings with internal and external government stakeholders. -Worked closely with the Communications Director to implement a communications strategy to boost the Congressman's visibility locally and nationally through the use of creative print and digital media content. -Collaborated daily with diverse media relations and public affairs stakeholders to promote the State and City of New York’s economic development plans.

-Tracked and maintained a legislative portfolio of issues which included, but were not limited to: Animal Welfare, Disability, Education, Faith and Technology. -Researched and drafted over 300 constituent letter templates explaining the Congressman’s position on local, national and foreign legislation which maximized the weekly response rate to his constituents. Utilized Intranet Quorum to keep record of constituents and past letters. -Responded to the legislative and policy requests of over 200 constituents on a weekly basis to leverage the Congressman’s presence in the Bronx. -Analyzed, composed, and reviewed briefing memorandums, documents, and reports on behalf of senior staffers to inform the Congressman on pertinent policy issues. -Managed and delegated responsibilities to approximately six interns per a semester, and maintained the Congressman's calendar during the Schedulers' absence in order to help the flow of daily activities in the D.C. office.

-Aided the Partnership and Outreach Coordinator with outreach and cultivating relationships with FPL partners. -Tracked political and electoral developments relating to the faith community and FPL’s program work. -Wrote blog posts from an interfaith perspective on current political issues for FPL's website.

-Researched, designed, and promoted hour-long workshops on diversity, equity and social justice in order to educate and collaborate with students on methods to reduce discrimination on campus. -Collaborated with student groups at SJSU, student life departments, and community partners to raise over a $1,000 in funds to end human exploitation and violence based crimes. -Organized inter-sectional learning opportunities for student-led organizations and community organizations to collaboratively address pressing issues.

-Collaborated with the special events team to help implement major events throughout the city during the summer and winter. -Handled communications with community groups, businesses, and private event organizers. -Attended meetings with agency partners on behalf of the Promotions and Events Officer.

-Researched, analyzed and developed marketing materials to promote Thrive Foundation’s online wellness enhancement programs to parents of adolescents with behavioral health issues. -Utilized Thrive Research’s SalesForce and WebEx contact management application tools to identify and manage relationships with prospective clients and potential donors in the education industry . -Assisted the technical team with developing demonstration scripts and presentations to better communicate the value of Thrive’s products to perspective users. -Managed relationships with business partners through the use of SalesForce and WebEx.