Eric Woodlin

Partnered with nonprofit org Bedrock for Communities, Inc. to raise funds for student supplies and backpacks for Brooklyn school district 17. The event held on Saturday, September 21st was a success in that we donated 150+ backpacks and school supplies to children in the district.

2019
Initiated and proposed diversity and inclusion training program to BFC Partners leadership. We hired Carol M. Goodman from Herrick, Feinstein LLP to provide training to colleagues. I assisted Carol by tailoring the curriculum to meet our needs, recognizing the need for our colleagues to value differences in age, race, culture, experience and social customs. This project is ongoing insofar as our business intersects with many city agencies, contractors and community based organizations… Show more

2019
Initiated and proposed diversity and inclusion training program to BFC Partners leadership. We hired Carol M. Goodman from Herrick, Feinstein LLP to provide training to colleagues. I assisted Carol by tailoring the curriculum to meet our needs, recognizing the need for our colleagues to value differences in age, race, culture, experience and social customs. This project is ongoing insofar as our business intersects with many city agencies, contractors and community based organizations which all have diverse cultures.

2020
This year's project took on a new spin, where we hired The Turk Group for implementing our diversity & inclusion workshop for 70+ colleagues. In addition, we brought in CNN commentator Bakari Sellers from GPS Speakers to talk about the historical complexities of oppression and how those actions require diversity training in today's workforce. Show less

Currently procuring the following trades for the Bedford Union Armory; A/V, surveillance cameras, voice/data cabling, exterior lighting, sports flooring, fitness equipment and membership software.

This ongoing project involves heavy outreach and engagement with NYC's certified Minority and Women Owned Enterprises (MWBE). My role is to search, engage and recruit MWBE's for potential development and construction opportunities within BFC Partners' projects.

I also work with NYC EDC, the HireNYC Program, Workforce1 and numerous community based organizations on recruiting local residents for full-time and part-time jobs offered from our projects.

Planned and supported a charitable event for children residing at Ebbets Field apartments. Our host Imagine Swimming provided swim lessons to over 30 children in a fun and safe environment. Event locat Medgar Evers College natatorium.

Managing NYC EDC HireNYC Program and portfolios for Staten Island's Empire Outlets 66+ tenants and Brooklyn's Bedford Union Armory 15 tenants. Support program management, planning, recruiting and logistics for candidates seeking employment. Daily communication with NYC Economic Development Corp., and Workforce1 Career Centers. The goal is to recruit and introduce qualified candidates from a targeted population in Staten Island and Brooklyn to available jobs within the retail and nonprofit… Show more

Managing NYC EDC HireNYC Program and portfolios for Staten Island's Empire Outlets 66+ tenants and Brooklyn's Bedford Union Armory 15 tenants. Support program management, planning, recruiting and logistics for candidates seeking employment. Daily communication with NYC Economic Development Corp., and Workforce1 Career Centers. The goal is to recruit and introduce qualified candidates from a targeted population in Staten Island and Brooklyn to available jobs within the retail and nonprofit sectors. Show less

Working on Staten Island training project for Empire Outlets. Goal is to recruit, train and enhance the skill sets of 800+ Staten Island residents, giving them a first look at job opportunities at Empire Outlets. Work partners include Councilmember Debi Rose and her staff from SI district 49, NYCEDC HireNYC Claudia Flores, NYC Mayor's Workforce Development Ashley Putnam, NYC SBS, Staten Island Business Outreach Center's Dan Clark and Loretta Cauldwell.

Our training program was extended… Show more

Working on Staten Island training project for Empire Outlets. Goal is to recruit, train and enhance the skill sets of 800+ Staten Island residents, giving them a first look at job opportunities at Empire Outlets. Work partners include Councilmember Debi Rose and her staff from SI district 49, NYCEDC HireNYC Claudia Flores, NYC Mayor's Workforce Development Ashley Putnam, NYC SBS, Staten Island Business Outreach Center's Dan Clark and Loretta Cauldwell.

Our training program was extended through December 2018 with the approval of a grant from the New York State Department of Labor for $100,000. I secured the funding which supports New York State's dislocated workers, primarily those dislocated workers in Staten Island. The grant is the Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant (SP-NEG Work Based Training). Show less

Planned and managed a' youth against violence' conference for Central Brooklyn youth.

Event description: A discussion lead by community youth, local leaders and anti-violence professionals to raise awareness about positive ways to prevent violence in our schools and neighborhood and discuss the positive impact that the recreational facility in The Bedford-Union Armory will have on the neighborhood.

Launched performing arts programming for BGCNR. First production is a dance performance from an adaptation of Scrooge. Hired artistic director & choreographer Veronica Irene to manage the production. 15 children signed on to the production and are learning to dance for the first time.

Created and managed the construction of our children's garden at the Mascaro BGCNR Clubhouse. Developed partnerships with Larchmont Nurseries and local gardeners to help our children weed and till 3,000 square feet of soil. In our first season, we planted vegetables and herbs in three terrace gardens. Children learned how to cultivate soil, plant seeds, nurture their garden, and harvest crops. They also sold their vegetables and herbs at the local farmers market. Children learned to make… Show more

Created and managed the construction of our children's garden at the Mascaro BGCNR Clubhouse. Developed partnerships with Larchmont Nurseries and local gardeners to help our children weed and till 3,000 square feet of soil. In our first season, we planted vegetables and herbs in three terrace gardens. Children learned how to cultivate soil, plant seeds, nurture their garden, and harvest crops. They also sold their vegetables and herbs at the local farmers market. Children learned to make healthy choices during lunch by making salads and delicious veggie burgers. We're adding three more terrace gardens this fall and teaching children how to grow vegetables in winter months. Show less

Producing monthly artisan marketplace for vendors to promote and sell merchandise. The market is open to artist, craftsmen and food purveyors, chefs and farmers.

Developing performing arts space as viable business and revenue for Trinity-St.Paul Church of New Rochelle. Responsible for planning and managing performance schedule, marketing & promoting events to local community and beyond.

Operate & manage seasonal outdoor staged venue. Responsible for producing concerts, theater, comedy shows and art exhibits; creating cultural awareness for City of New Rochelle residents and out of town guests.

A short play theater festival developed as an event for Incoming Tide Entertainment. As producer, I seek playwrights from around the country through a submissions process. Plays must be directly or indirectly related to food, and can be in comedy or dramatic form. The festival is normally a one day event where all shows are staged within a two hour time frame.

Produce, market and promote jazz, classical and rock concerts in small venues and restaurants. Musicians & bands presented in projects are Don Braden, Helen Sung, Jonathan Kalb, David Patterson, Elizabeth Rose, Steve Husted, Carras Paton, Elevator Rose, AndJam, Yaz Band, Go for Launch, Sheila Baptist (Producer) and more.

A comedy tour traveling through the Westchester (NY) restaurant circuit. I developed, managed and produced the tour for marketing & promoting Incoming Tide Entertainment's muliple entertainment platforms. Over 20 comedians perform for the tour.

Event Coordinator for the EW Group. Support annual projects such as walk-a-thons, races and special events.

Curating seasonal (May-September) sculpture garden on-site at Wildcliff. Open to the public for viewing Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

A Fall multi-day arts festival in New Rochelle, NY. Produced live music, theater, and visual arts entertainment for local residents. Project began by proposing festivals operating plan to City Council for approval. Once approved, I created submissions process, interviewed performers, negotiated agreements, launched marketing & promotional campaigns using Twitter & Facebook and eblast. Partnered with SmartTix.com for online ticket sales, hired students from local schools as ushers and production… Show more

A Fall multi-day arts festival in New Rochelle, NY. Produced live music, theater, and visual arts entertainment for local residents. Project began by proposing festivals operating plan to City Council for approval. Once approved, I created submissions process, interviewed performers, negotiated agreements, launched marketing & promotional campaigns using Twitter & Facebook and eblast. Partnered with SmartTix.com for online ticket sales, hired students from local schools as ushers and production assistants. Event was well received by the local community. Show less

Conceived, developed and executed fundraising walk-a-thon for Union Baptist Church of New Rochelle, NY.

Produce and manage live jazz concerts and comedy shows. Creating visibility for restaurant, increasing new guests and F&B revenues

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BFC Partners
• Obtained $100million in MWBE construction contractor contracts (including hiring locally from a projects community) by managing workforce compliance, including diversity, equity/inclusion strategies as part of license agreements with NYC EDC, HPD, HUD’s Section 3, Workforce1, HireNYC Program
• Developed/managed 501c3 tax exempt public charity nonprofit organization (Bedrock for Communities, Inc.) in support of BFC Partners’… Show more

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BFC Partners
• Obtained $100million in MWBE construction contractor contracts (including hiring locally from a projects community) by managing workforce compliance, including diversity, equity/inclusion strategies as part of license agreements with NYC EDC, HPD, HUD’s Section 3, Workforce1, HireNYC Program
• Developed/managed 501c3 tax exempt public charity nonprofit organization (Bedrock for Communities, Inc.) in support of BFC Partners’ projects/communities raising over $50k in 15 months
• Collaborated with multiple development/construction project managers devising/executing plans developing 108,000 sq. ft. Major R. Owens Health/Wellness Community Center: opened in 2021
Boys/Girls Club
• Increased revenue by $150k from contracts developed with community non-profits
• Secured $100k grant from Taco Bell Foundation providing additional programming for high school students; grant supports hiring tutors/guest speakers/contributes educational trips funds; funding made Club able to remain open seven days weekly

Incoming Tide
• Served as business development manager for theater at Trinity St. Paul’s Church; designed/implemented programs in art, theater, music, and yoga; grew revenue by 50%

Cadbury Adams
• Developed new product categories growing food channel sales by more than 14% annually

Kraft Foods/Chung’s Gourmet Foods
• Coordinated/executed marketing programs promoting sales by more than 4% annually
• Identified merchandising opportunities/delivered consumer-based programs resulting in 20% sales increase

National Broker Manager
• Increased 2001 sales by 7% gaining new distribution in four accounts
• Created pilot program for golf, tennis, fitness center accounts resulting in $1million online sales Show less