Franklin Cortez
About Franklin Cortez
Franklin Cortez is a Labor Relation Analyst at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) with a background in data analysis and public administration. He has held various positions in education and law enforcement, and has earned multiple degrees and certificates in related fields.
Current Role at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Franklin Cortez has been serving as a Labor Relation Analyst at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) since 2019. In this role, he acts as a liaison for various NYCHA departments, overseeing projects that are funded through Capital Funds. His responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting data using statistical software to generate ongoing reports, which support decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Education and Law
Prior to his current position, Franklin Cortez worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He served as a Paraprofessional at the NYC Department of Education for seven months in 2014-2015. In 2019, he held the position of Contract Administrator at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for three months. Additionally, he worked as a Technology Support Assistant at New York University for three months in the same year.
Educational Background and Certifications
Franklin Cortez has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He later pursued further education at The City University of New York, School of Labor and Urban Studies, where he obtained a Graduate Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and Public Policy from 2018 to 2020. He also studied at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, achieving a Graduate Certificate in Information Security from 2020 to 2021 and a Master's degree in Information Systems Management from 2020 to 2022.
Data Analysis and Project Management Skills
In his current role at NYCHA, Franklin Cortez is skilled in cleaning and analyzing large amounts of disparate, unstructured data to derive valuable business insights. He acquires data from both primary and secondary sources and maintains databases and data systems. Additionally, he reviews and evaluates Capital Budget funding requests, assessing their eligibility and impact on the financial plan, which demonstrates his expertise in project management and financial analysis.