Eric M. Forte

About Eric M. Forte

My first position as a young executive was at MCI Telecommunications (one of the original…

Experience

1. Deputy Chief Budget Director District Office Manager

   New York City Council

   Sep 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the development, management, and oversight of the Councilmembers 10M-20M annual operating expense and capital budgets in New York’s District 19• Coordinate with internal departments and external Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) to ensure the effective execution of programs with allocated funds in New York’s District 19• Audit, request, and review impact summaries of funded Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) in New York’s district 19• Defund and replace underperforming Community Based Organizations (CBO’s)• Serve as the primary liaison to the Mayor’s Office, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other city departments on budget matters.• Oversee and Manage Capital Projects: Provide strategic oversight of open contracts and allocated construction and renovation projects led by the School Construction Authority (SCA) and NYC Parks, ensuring project milestones, budgets, and quality standards are met while driving alignment with district priorities for community improvement and infrastructure development• Support Council Member on Policy and Legislative Initiatives: Assist the Council Member in developing and refining policy positions, drafting and advancing legislation, and managing communications with intergovernmental agencies to foster collaboration, advocate for district priorities, and effectively address constituent needs• Manage high-level constituent service issues, prioritizing and resolving complex concerns with a focus on delivering prompt, effective solutions while maintaining strong community relations.• Train and mentor staff to effectively address constituent concerns, ensuring efficient case management, timely follow-ups, and high-quality service delivery to meet the needs of the community.• Provide integral support to the Chief of Staff by assisting with strategic decision-making, managing key office operations, and ensuring smooth coordination across departments.

Education

• Queens College

  Graduate

Skills

• Customer Service
• New Business Development
• Project Management
• Html
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Social Media
• Windows
• Sales Management
• Direct Sales
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Account Management
• Change Management