This document is a resume for Jayhon Ghassem-Zadeh. It lists his contact information and extensive work experience in management and budget analysis roles for various government and non-profit organizations since 2011. This includes roles managing IT services, emergency management programs, transportation initiatives, and assisting attorneys general. He also has a Master's in Public Administration and certification in Public Financial Management from the University of Connecticut.

1. Jayhon Ghassem-Zadeh
19 Timberline Drive, Farmington, Connecticut, 06032
Phone: (203) 954-5866 E-Mail: JGhassemzadeh@Gmail.com
Professional Experience
Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) April 2016- Present
Municipal Services and Public Safety Program Manager
 Regularly advised legislators, municipal leaders, and state agencies on legislation and policy
development.
 Managed day-to-day operations and growth of all IT Services Collaborative projects.
 Directed a multi-agency conglomerate thatwas responsible for providing technical solutions to
municipalities.
 Created program initiatives that help municipalities optimize efficiency and effectiveness of
service delivery.
 Coordinated Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) processes.
 Conducted extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of state and local programs, policies,
and projects.
 Managed agency relations with both vendors and clients.
 Worked with partner agencies to develop 2017 goals and strategies for all projects.
 Kept account of all project expenditure and revenue budgets.
 Managed Departmentof Defense and Homeland Security grant implementation.
 Provided quarterly financial reports to state and federal emergency management agencies.
 Served as primary liaison between municipal emergency management teams and the
Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Loudoun County Government June 2015-April 2016
Management and Budget Analyst
 Served as primary advisor to department heads and staff on the development of their FY 2017
revenue, expenditure, and personnel budgets (~$87,000,000).
 Monitored the FY 2016 department revenue, expenditure, and personnel budgets (~$83,000,000)
for several county agencies.
 Performed advanced technical review and provided analytic support to department heads, the
County Administrator, and the Board of Supervisors.
 Produced comprehensive and responsive analyses of policy, management and financial
decisions.
 Redesigned, and developed implementation strategy of, county’s performance management
infrastructure.
 Developed manuals and standard operating procedures (SOP) to train analysts on various
analytic processes.
 Prepared fiscal impact statements to the Board of Supervisors and Finance/Government
Operations and Economic Development Committee meetings.
 Collaborated with Human Resources to evaluate classification of department positions
 Served as the primary analyst for special projects and interdepartmental collaborations.
Town of Mansfield, CT May 2014-June 2015
Management and Budget Analyst
 Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of various programs, policies, and projects.
 Worked with town departments and senior staff to develop FY 2015/16 Budget.
 Prepared policy briefs for town administrative staff and city council.
 Collaborated with various neighboring jurisdictions, state legislators, and federal agencies on
policy development.

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Nash Zimmer Transportation Center May 2014-June 2015
Transportation Coordinator
 Managed the Town’s Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center.
 Managed the annual transportation budget of approximately $100,000.
 Hired, scheduled and managed customer service and front desk employees.
 Coordinated with departmentof public works, town manager and Mansfield Downtown.
Partnership, to develop pro-pedestrian and bicycle initiatives.
 Developed, approved and administered various contracts.
 Charged with planning, implementing, and overseeing of town transportation initiatives.
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) August 2013-July 2014
Special Projects Analyst
 Evaluated demand of online services and developed internal business process.
 Conducted program audits and evaluations.
 Grant writing/research.
 Managed various special projects for both TABS and senior management.
 Worked closely with CT Board of Education, legislators, and TABS staff to evaluate the
effectiveness of various education programs.
Connecticut Office of the Attorney General September 2012-July 2013
Legal Assistant
 Assisted in the resolution of consumer complaints.
 Legal research on various Connecticut statutes pertaining to consumer protection and case
precedent.
 Assisted attorneys in the preparation of court pleadings and administrative court proceedings.
National Iranian American Council May 2011-July 2012
National Public Service Fellow
 Monitored congressional activities, researched legislation, drafted analyses, and action alerts on
issues relating to immigration, civil rights, foreign policy, health care, technology, and
agriculture.
 Covered congressional hearings and policy conferences and writing reports for NIAC's website
 Worked on various NIAC civic education projects and collaborated closely with Iranian-
American organizations across the country.
 Effectively corresponded and collaborated with all 535 congressional offices regarding foreign
affairs legislation, international trade, and sanctions.
 Drafted responses to constituent inquires, worked with staff to draft legislation, assisted staff in
policy analysis, and drafted policy briefs for staff while serving as a visiting fellow to
Congressman Chris Murphy’s (CT) office.
Education
University of Connecticut August 2013-May 2015
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
University of Connecticut August 2013-May 2015
Public Financial Management (GraduateCertification)

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University of Connecticut August 2009-May 2013
Bachelors of Art, Political Science (Public Policy Minor)