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David Murimi

@davidmurimi

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I build public-private partnerships that advance community engagement, policy, and outreach goals.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead community engagement, public-private partnerships, outreach, and policy initiatives that create measurable impact. I value mission-driven work, cross-sector collaboration, and opportunities to build trusted relationships with communities, government, and external partners.

I've built public-private partnerships and community outreach programs across federal agencies, nonprofits, schools, and local markets. In my current work with National Job Corps, I recruit and guide eligible applicants through admissions while supporting enrollment and retention.

At Metronet/VEXUS Fiber, I drive local engagement through events, MDU outreach, affiliate sales partnerships, training, and market-informed campaigns. Previously, at St. Mark's Episcopal School, I connected admissions, DEI, communications, alumni, development, and community-impact programming.

My federal experience includes leading West Texas partnership efforts for the 2020 Census, engaging governments, businesses, higher education, veterans groups, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to reduce enumeration barriers. At the American Foreign Service Association, I helped secure four provisions in the Department of State Authorization Act and over $250,000 in additional appropriations for the Foreign Agricultural Service.

I've also built international and federal partnerships at Reliance, supported National Park Service youth engagement in Washington, D.C., and provided legislative research and policy analysis on Capitol Hill. I bring a community-first approach to advocacy, strategic engagement, foreign affairs, and relationship building.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Outreach & Admissions Counselor

Current

U.S. Department of Labor

Jun 2026 - Present (2 months)

Serves as the first point of contact in the admissions process, conducting community outreach to attract eligible applicants and providing career-based counseling to prospective enrollees.

Community Outreach Admissions Counseling Career Counseling Student Retention

Community Engagement Coordinator

Metronet/VEXUS Fiber

Apr 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 8 months)

Organized and executed local events, established presence in multi-dwelling units, managed affiliate sales partnerships, and provided training to internal and external customers.

Community Engagement Event Planning Sales Partnerships Training Market Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration

Community Engagement Manager

St. Mark's Episcopal School

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Served as advancement team liaison for diversity, equity, and inclusion; assisted admissions, communications, alumni programs, and development office with events and community impact.

Community Engagement Diversity Equity And Inclusion Event Planning Alumni Relations Development

Partnership Specialist

U.S. Census Bureau

Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year)

Planned and coordinated partnership agreements with local governments and businesses to ensure accurate count in the 2020 Decennial Census, resolving problems and developing strategies to eliminate enumeration barriers.

Partnership Management Community Outreach Stakeholder Engagement CRM Briefings

Principal, Federal Relations

Reliance, Inc.

Nov 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 1 month)

Led strategic marketing, fundraising, and partnership building in federal and private sectors, managing donor relations and federal relations with State Department and related agencies.

Federal Relations Fundraising Partnership Building Policy Analysis Business Development Marketing

Director of Operations and Outreach

University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator P

Dec 2018 - May 2019 (5 months)

Directed operations and outreach for a national center focused on transforming teacher preparation, collaborating with universities and school districts to prepare teachers for diverse experiences.

Operations Management Outreach Budget Administration Policy Development Collaboration

Community Engagement Specialist

National Park Service

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)

Brought together local communities, businesses, and sports groups to increase involvement in centennial celebrations, managed social media campaigns, and served as liaison for external partners.

Community Engagement Social Media Marketing Event Coordination Partnership Building Outreach

Senior Legislative Assistant

American Foreign Service Association

Jun 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Assisted in securing provisions in the State Department Authorization Act, managed congressional relationships, and initiated outreach and advocacy efforts on behalf of members.

Legislative Affairs Advocacy Policy Analysis Congressional Outreach Outreach

Legislative Assistant

mCapitol Management

Apr 2012 - Feb 2013 (10 months)

Provided research and tracked federal legislation, conducted policy analysis for municipalities, and facilitated meetings with policymakers and federal agencies.

Legislative Research Policy Analysis Administrative Support Congressional Affairs

Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent

Office of U.S. Congressman Marion Berry

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)

Managed constituent mail program and legislative portfolio on Homeland Security, Intelligence, Immigration, and Government Reform; advised Congressman and drafted speeches and policy briefs.

Legislative Affairs Policy Analysis Speechwriting Correspondence