Gene A. Allen

Gene A. Allen has a diverse work experience, with roles in marketing, education, community relations, and public relations. Gene A. has held positions such as Marketing Director at the City of Utica - Urban Renewal Agency, Adjunct Professor at Mohawk Valley Community College, and Communications Manager at NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center. Gene A. has also worked as a Primary Instructor at Environmental Education Associates and as an Instructor at Workshops Presented. Gene has experience in coordinating projects, managing budgets, conducting research, and providing technical assistance. Gene A. has a strong background in fundraising, community building, and public speaking. Additionally, Gene has skills in exhibit design, program scheduling, and contract administration. Throughout their career, they have supervised interns and volunteers, served as a spokesperson, and implemented various development initiatives.

Gene A. Allen has a diverse education history that spans several decades. In 1971, they attended SUNY Morrisville for two years, studying Business Administration and Management, General. In 1978, they enrolled at Utica University and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations/Marketing in 1980.

In recent years, Gene has focused on acquiring certifications in various environmental and health-related fields. In 2013, they obtained a certificate in Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioner Course from the National Healthy Homes Training Center. In 2015, they received certification in Mold Remediation Contractor from Environmental Education Associates. Gene then pursued further certification in Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, earning it from Environmental Education Associates in 2022.

Gene has also obtained additional certifications in the field of code enforcement. In 2019, they became a Lead Risk Assessor certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2022, they acquired the certifications of Certified Code Enforcement Official from the New York State Department of State Division of Building Standards and Codes and Code Enforcement Officer from New York State.

Overall, Gene A. Allen has a strong background in public relations/marketing, business administration, and code enforcement, with recent educational focuses on environmental health and safety.