MARIE DELUS

I am currently the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (Deputy ACCO) for the Office of the Mayor's Fiscal Operations, a position I have held for 15 years. In that capacity I plan, direct and manage contractual/procurement activities for some 45 mayoral units and subdivisions; direct various professional and other staff members in agency research activities and the resolution of various purchasing/contractual issues; Supervisor of telephone billing Analysts; and manage the Accounts Payable, Contracts, Purchasing, Travel & Budget Units.

Recently, I've co-created and published a book called "Inside Da G" (Trevor Flip Robinson - Author). The book is a no-holds barred relationship-guide based on the experiences of a young man in today' society. The book is available in Amazon.com for Kindles or can be purchased on Createspace.com.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Beyond my professional responsibilities I am an active volunteer and of several community service organizations, including the following:

• I am a member of the American Red Cross Greater New York, Brooklyn Disaster Action Team (August 2005 - present). I lead my follow volunteers to provide assistance to Clients during the time of disaster (fires, building collapse, etc.) in the five boroughs of New York City. I am also a Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) Volunteer, in which I can be deployed to respond to Nationwide disasters. Finally, I am Volunteer Partner to the Director of Contract and Compliance Unit of Disaster Services Department at the Greater New York Chapter.

• A member of the Mayor's Office Volunteer Center (1996 - present), where I participate in the planning, organization and set-up of various mayoral events.

• Secretary and Events Planner for the American Scottish Foundation (2006 - present), the preeminent, national, US-based non-profit organization dedicated to bridging and advancing the contemporary Scottish interests throughout the U.S., Scotland and the United Kingdom.

• Volunteer Partner of the Haitian American Visionaries Association (TheHAVA.org)/ (2010 - present). TheHAVA.org is a 501C (3), Tax-exempt, non-profit organization base in New York, that is dedicated to provide constructive programs for impoverished youth in disadvantage communities throughout Haiti. With more than 500 families enrolled in our programs, it is more important than ever, especially post earthquake aftermath, that the TheHAVA.org organization provide basic humanitarian needs, such as shelter life, promoting basic education; mentor program, nutrition and medical care needs to those Haitian children. Moreover, create sustainable programs, which will empower individuals and their family who are seeking a better life.

• I've volunteered at the Neighborhood Together Kitchen in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where I aid in providing food to low-income, indigent and homeless clients.

• I've also volunteered for The Tower of Hope Organization, a Not-For-Profit organization that empowers people who are living with a disability, a chronic illness, or have been in an abusive relationship to live happier and more independent lives through service and assistance animals.

Since 2005, I voluntarily participated, organized and hosted a series of charity events; the following are just a few:

• In 2008, Flip and I successfully completed three fundraiser events: two for the American Red Cross of Greater NYC and one for Actual Reality is nonprofit that founded Dare to Dream, a program that provides computer literacy and advanced technology training to Veterans in our metropolitan area. May through June of 2009, my organization conducted a free Hip-Hop school-tour at 13 elementary and Junior High School in Brooklyn and Queens.

• January 12, 2010 Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake that leads to the death of approximately 250,000 individuals and left millions of residence homeless and in need of food, water and medical services. In order to meet the needs of the people of Haiti, I decided to volunteer and assist with the Haiti Relief. Since the earthquake, I traveled to Haiti on three separate occasion, with three separate teams, each trip included members of the Haitian American Visionaries for Humanity, Inc (HAVA); to help set up "make shift" clinics and provide food and medical services in Leogane, Correfour and Petit Gaove. During these trips; we, collectively, helped approximately 2,700 clients.

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Check It Out

  • Inside Da G

    In 2009, Flip wrote a relationship guide. The book is a no-holds barred relationship-guide based on the experiences of a young man in today' society.

  • Projects

    TheHava.org, on going project is to complete a school and build a community center in Anse A Veau.

  • The Statistics of Violence

    Statistics dictates that violence is an everyday occurrence, whether it's a neighborhood shooting, cop-killing, black on black killing, white on white killing, military death, etc.

  • Donate

    Knowing that your compassion is steep and your devotion to giving is fierce, we are asking you to help us, help other non-profit, charitable initiatives, by giving a donation.