City of Newark
Melvin Waldrop has extensive experience in municipal management and administration, currently serving as the Executive Assistant in the Office of the Business Administrator for the City of Newark, NJ, since July 2010, where responsibilities include special events coordination and project management, specifically for the City's Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Previous positions include Director at the City of Newark's Department of Neighborhood & Recreational Services from October 2006 to June 2010, and Executive Assistant in the Office of the Business Administrator from October 2004 to September 2006. Melvin's experience also encompasses roles such as Executive Director at the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership and Chief Operations Officer for the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development. Additional experience includes serving as Chief Administrative Officer in Macon, GA, and Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta.