DOMINIQUE A. GILORMINI DE GRACIA

Director por Puerto Rico

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Strong research, writing and editing skills applied in web-based and real time research

  1. Self-motivated, hard-working, and capable of taking ownership of assignments

  2. Posses ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain confidentiality

  3. Proven abilities in leadership, motivating people toward a common mission

  4. Demonstrated capability to effectively organize and utilize available resources

  5. Familiarity with legislative, administrative, and judicial systems

  6. Educational concentration in Peace and Conflict Resolution, International Commerce, and Public Policy

  7. Special interest in nonprofit organizations and public policy

  8. Fluent in Spanish and English

  9. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Lexis-Nexis and Internet functions


EDUCATION

Juris Doctor    August 2009

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico     Ponce, P.R.

Master of Arts in International Commerce and Public Policy                                 May 2008

George Mason University                                                                                    Fairfax, VA


Study Abroad Program:    August 2007

Mansfield College, Oxford University               Oxford, England

       

        Bachelor of Arts in International Service                                                               December 2004

        American University                                                                                            Washington, DC

       

       Study Abroad Program:                                                                                          April 2003 – July 2003

        Université Libre de Bruxelles                                                                              Brussels, Belgium


WORK EXPERIENCE

  1. Advisor and Consultant in Public Policy                                                                        February 2009-                                                                                                                                 Dominique A. Gilormini San Juan, PR

  2. Advise Mayors of Puerto Rico in the assurance of Federal conformance with policies, procedures, and standards

  3. Determine municipal compliance with laws related to fiscal matters

  4. Recommend revisions, regulations, and clarifying formulae on government affairs

  5. Develop and implement public policies for municipal governments

  6. Design and redact grant proposals for municipal governments


Special Assistant for Municipal Affairs                                                                            October 2005 – May 2008

Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration                                                                            Washington, DC

  1. Under general direction of the Director, planned, managed, and directed administrative and technical affairs of 78 municipalities

  2. Conferred with state and Federal officials about new local and State federally funded programs

  3. Frequently met with local officials to evaluate existing and proposed legislation for local governments

  4. Recommended revisions, regulations, and clarifying formulae on government affairs

  5. Gained understanding of operation and control on the municipal and local government level

  6. Assured Federal conformance with policies, procedures, and standards

  7. Determined municipal compliance with laws related to fiscal matters


Special Assistant to the Director                                                                                            April 2005 – September 2005

  1. Central Office of Communications                                                                                              San Juan, PR

  2. Facilitated and coordinated communication between Legislators, State Officials, Staff, agency personnel, stakeholders and constituents on local government affairs

  3. Developed, planned, and coordinated regional media work and strategies

  4. Advised the Governor’s Cabinet officials on media etiquette


President                                                                                                                                      October 2003 – January 2005

Fuerza Electoral Puertorriqueña                                                                                                   Washington, DC

Founded and directed a student movement in over 7 states and 15 universities

Achieved over 1,700 new  youth voters in summer 2004

Achieved over 1,000 votes via absentee ballot for 2004 elections


Intern                                                                                                                                        August 2003 – December 2003

Congressman Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá                                                                                          Washington, DC

  1. Identified, researched, analyzed and monitored relevant constituent issues both on local and international levels


Intern                                                                                                                                        April 2003 – July 2005

Weber Shandwick-Adamson                                                                                                     Brussels, Belgium

  1. Maintained and managed an up-to-date comprehensive data system on clientele such as: BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, Citibank and others.

  2. Represented clients in the European Institution reporting on issues discussed at European Parliament, Council, and Commission.

  3. Actively participated in the acquisition of Citibank as client.

Intern                                                                                                                     January 2002 – April 2003

National Assembly of Panama                                                                                               Panama

  1. Participated in the discussion and creation of the law of the Republic requiring that English courses be taught in public and private schools in the Republic of Panama

  2. Assisted in drafting a bill that made Social Community Service a requirement for high school graduation.