Joseph V. Colella

EDUCATION

Pace University – New York, NY        

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science

Minor in Peace & Justice Studies

May 2019

Codecademy – Online

SQL, Python, and R (Data Science & Analytics)

Notable Coursework

Law & Legal Studies

• Business Law
• International Law & Human Rights
• Criminal Law
• Organized Crime
• Revolution or Reform
• Critical Writing

Economics, Mathematics & Quantitative Analysis

• Environmental Economics
• International Economics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics 
• Economics Capstone Thesis
• Quantitative Analysis & Forecasting
• International Economics
• Applied Game Theory
• Public Economic Policy
• Money and Banking
• Mathematical Economics
• Finite Mathematics
• Computing

Political Science

• Applied Research Methods
• Model United Nations
• Conflict Analysis
• Urban Planning
• Peace & Justice Studies
• Nonviolence: Theory & Practice
• Humanitarianism & International Aid Work
• International Relations
• American Government & Political Institutions
• Philosophical Problems

History

• History of Human Rights
• American Presidency 1900-Present
• Public Myths & Ideologies
• Modern Political Theory

EXPERIENCE

NBCUniversal, LLC – New York, NY

Senior Account Services Representative – Business Operations & Services

December 2021 – Present

• Oversee the execution and delivery of 50+ active linear upfront and scatter deals across six client agencies and three networks (E!, Bravo, Oxygen, formerly CNBC Prime and Universal Kids), managing budgets exceeding $100m
• Implement strategic ADU offerings to eliminate prior liability and improve current delivery, coordinating with digital and Peacock platforms for enhanced performance
• First line of contact with internal and external entities to ensure proper maintenance of advertisers’ operations
• Enhance agency relationships by monitoring requests and ensuring commercial spots are aligned to guidelines
• Coordinate commercial scheduling, daylocks, client brand allocations, and account reconciliation while providing timely flowcharts, pre and post logs, and change notices
• Collaborate with Sales Planner, Account Executive, AdOps and Marketing Coordinators to execute to specification
• Proactively identify and resolve invoice discrepancies and adjustments to optimize cash flow, 
• Maintain in-depth understanding of NBCUniversal products and capabilities to develop tailored solutions
• Contribute to the development of internal SOPs within the “ASR Guide,” the main on-boarding document for the position

The Consulate General of Jamaica – New York, NY    

Pension Client Relationship Officer

June 2021 – December 2021

• Act as liaison for over 1,000 Jamaican nationals collecting pensions within the United States of America by facilitating monthly payments, verifying life certifications, reconciling arrears, and providing client support
• Serve in consular committees including the Public Relations, Economic Diplomacy, Diaspora Affairs, and Health & Wellness committees
• Draft and write speeches, press releases, social media posts, and formal communication for the consulate
• Keep Consul General apprised of all pertinent local and international current events via a daily intelligence briefing
• Maintain and update cross databases of monthly payments, arrears, and contact information

Pastosa Ravioli – Cranford, NJ

Store Manager & Counter-hand

August 2020 – May 2021

• Oversee employees, manage workforce schedule, and ensure timely completion of daily tasks
• Regulate inventory of products from various vendors daily, placing orders for replenishment as needed
• Assist in customer complaint resolution and services, specializing in Italian and Spanish translation

New York Police Department – First Precinct, NYC

Auxiliary Police Officer

August 2018 – December 2020

• Perform uniformed patrols throughout the First Precinct sectors of lower Manhattan, reporting dangerous conditions and enforcing law for individuals committing misdemeanors and felonies through arrest
• Provide security for high level events in the New York City area
• Assist in administrative work within the precinct, maintaining logs of all actions performed during duty hours to department standards

The New York Building Congress – New York, NY         

Policy & Communications Intern

April 2019 – October 2019

• Conduct market and economic research on construction and building industries
• Compile, analyze, and summarize New York City and State legislation regulating the building and construction industry
• Edit and compile relative articles and legislation for weekly and monthly newsletters regarding construction industry and related government affairs
• Assist in constituent event execution and management, providing customer service
• Develop, construct, and publish social media posts

The Student Government Association – Pace University, NY   

Executive President & Dyson College of Arts & Sciences President

March 2017 – May 2019

• Represent the entire undergraduate student body by writing policy reforms, organizing events, and contacting local governing bodies or businesses to solve problems facing students
• Serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of Pace University, and liaison between students and administrators
• Serve as chief administrator of the organization,  responsible for its efficient operation, the upholding of its constitution, and ensuring the completion of the duties of the other Executive Board members
• Manage social media accounts to distribute important information in university and club proceedings
• Oversee management of organization budget and expenditures of $30,000, and student fund of $1.3 million

Model United Nations – New York City, Washington, D.C., Edinburgh, Geneva, and Rome

Head Delegate & Delegate

January 2016 – May 2019

• Conduct and supervise research on the policies and positions of various Southern African, Pacific Island, and Southeast Asian states on topics of security, nuclear regulations, and economic policies
• Lead class in lessons, workshops, and conferences on debate, policy writing, and research in international politics
• Present and discuss respective nation’s stances of the committee’s problems at the national conference
• Compose and amend draft resolutions within the Model United Nations respective committee frameworks

Office of Housing and Residential Life – Pace University, NY

Resident Assistant (RA)

December 2016 – May 2019

• Facilitate the residential experience of, on average, 40 residents through creative programming, consistent administrative work, conflict mediation, crisis management, policy enforcement, and general advising
• Cooperate with a diverse team of Resident Assistants and Professional Staff Members, learning and adapting quickly to issues in the hall to ensure a dynamically responsive leadership

The Pace University Political Science Society – Pace University, NY

Founder & President

November 2016 – May 2018

• Recruited students to the executive board, delegating administrative duties necessary for its founding
• Hosted open forums and town halls on campus regarding the status of the Political Science department
• Created a professional network for Political Science students, both graduated and currently enrolled

SKILLS

Thematic:   

• Econometrics
• Policy Research, Analysis & Writing
• Press Relations
• Government Relations
• Law Enforcement
• Speech-writing
• Data Analysis
• Government Administration
• Intelligence Gathering
• Accounting

Languages:

• Fluent English
• Fluent Italian
• Conversational Spanish
• Rudimentary French

Interpersonal:   

• Sales
• Customer Service
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Political Awareness
• Cross Cultural Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Policy Enforcement
• Crisis Management

Technology:

• Microsoft Office 2021
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
• Google Workplace 2021
  • Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites
• Communications Software
  • WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, Teams, Mailchimp, and Discord
• Social Media
  • Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Website Development & Design
  • Canva
  • WordPress
  • Bluehost
• Consular Administration Management System
• Stata 13 – Statistical Research

Honors & Awards

Awards:

• Pace University, New York City
  • Community Service Award (2019)
    • This award is presented to the graduating student whose active contributions to the life of the university community and to the endeavors of our neighbors in the surrounding community most admirably embody an appreciation for social responsibility.
  • Excellence in Public Policy Studies (Economics Department) (2019)
    • I received this award in accordance with my Economics thesis work regarding the statistical analysis of crime and education spending in New York City.
  • Master Plan Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Speaker (2019)
    • I had the privilege to deliver remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Phase I opening of the Pace University master plan renovations.
  • Dean’s List (2017)
    • This honor is reserved for the highest achieving students at Pace who exemplify excellence in the attainment of their educational goals. 
• National Model United Nations, New York City & Washington, D.C.
  • Outstanding Position Paper (2016)
    • I received this award for my first Position Paper submitted for my few years participating in the National Model United Nations conference. The Position Paper was for our representation of the People’s Republic of China in the Security Council. Points of evaluation were: “Overall quality of writing, proper style, and grammar; Reference to relevant resolutions/documents; General consistency with bloc/geopolitical constraints; Consistency with the constraints of the United Nations; Analysis of issues, rather than reiteration of the Committee Background Guide”.
• Consules, Italy
  • Diplomacy Award (2019)
    • I received this award for our participation in the Model United Nations conference hosted by Consules in Rome, Italy.