Abby Plummer Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts

• Serve as primary point of contact and caseworker for up to 120 employment-based green card applicants from a major corporate client at a time • Collect employment and immigration information from foreign nationals, review eligibility for green card processes, and prepare PERM applications and employment verification letters for filing with Department of Labor and United States Immigration and Customs Services• Coordinate with attorneys, employer, and green card applicants to develop effective case strategy for each case, track deadlines based upon Department of Labor standards, and ensure each case is prepared for expeditious and accurate filing to improve likelihood of green card approval• Reply promptly and accurately to queries from applicants, their supervisors, and attorneys, and maintain accurate data and records

Greater Boston Area

• Coordinate with volunteers and partner programs to develop comprehensive, climate change programming for children ranging from ages 4 to 15, and conduct lessons in local K-12 schools and after-school programs with the goal of providing interdisciplinary environmental education• Handle day-to-day operations of the organization, including volunteer assignments, development of lesson plans, and supply disbursement, and maintain larger goals and objectives• Prepare funding applications to secure more than $2,500 in grants, control disbursement of funds, and uphold reporting requirements for grant• Participate in the 2017 Clinton Global Initiative University conference to develop the mission, objectives, and strategy for the organization

Greater Boston Area

• Investigated claims of bias and discrimination in education and employment matters raised by staff, employees, students, and families• Conducted intake interviews with reporting parties and assisted in investigatory meetings with subjects of investigations• Compiled investigatory materials and wrote investigation summaries to be considered in possible disciplinary action for staff and students• Guided school leaders in responding to allegations in a manner consistent with district policies and federal and state laws• Documented, tracked, and conducted investigations of Title IX violations between students, including sexual misconduct, with a goal of investigating and responding to trends, upholding District responsibilities, connecting victims to support, and maintaining safe school climates • Prepared and implemented Title IX goals to enhance District compliance with federal and state guidelines• Assisted community members with policy inquires, and wrote materials explaining office policies and procedures, including website FAQs• Conducted event preparation and coordination for a conference of 100+ educators and administrators on bias in schools

Boston, Ma And Willimantic, Ct

• Conduct training of new employees, supervises and assists booksellers, opens and closes registers and cash fund • Explained all return and rental policies and answer related questions• Assisted students, faculty and the general public with all aspects of retail experience including finding and recommending products and handling transactions quickly and accurately• Navigated a variety of computer and sales programs ranging from online order programs and textbook search systems• Received “Wow” customer service commendation from coworker, presented by branch manager

Manchester, Ct

• Conducted voter outreach through phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door contact• Consulted with team of 10+ fellows and staff to devise outreach strategies needed to secure signatures of local voters to ensure third party endorsement of Democratic candidates for local offices• Researched local election candidates and political climate for upcoming elections• Compiled information on clients and their opposition to inform voters and prepare drafts of mailings

Athens, Greece

• Researched grant opportunities within the European Union system and evaluated eligibility of organization programs• Created advertising brochures, researched education and market statistics to be distributed to stakeholders, and prepared an Economic and Social Impact Report for the higher education institution branch of the organization• Assisted in the expansion of internship and university programs by identifying prospective university partners• Created and updated spreadsheet to organize book titles received from publishing companies; assigned books to colleagues for written reviews; independently wrote book reviews to be published in the European Review of Public Law

Greater Boston Area

• Planned voter registration events targeting young voters and college students• Sorted, scanned, and distributed mail, including bills and invoices, among staff members and departments• Answered phone questions from voters regarding upcoming events, voter registration, VoteBuilder, and party activities• Edited video coverage of Massachusetts Democratic Convention to highlight prominent speakers and important soundbites

Washington, D.C.

• Review news outlets to compile daily briefings about federal policy changes and pending legislation which could affect business members of the Council• Compile and write the education section of the weekly federal policy report including pertinent hearing summaries, analyses of legislation and other topics which might be of interest to higher education professionals, and assist in writing other sections• Monitor member activities and write blog posts about noteworthy achievements• Watch and summarize select congressional hearings, administration briefings and lawmaker speeches• Assist in event preparation and daily office operations including managing calls, compiling a directory of New England congressional delegation members and staff, preparing event materials, and welcoming and assisting attendees

Boston, Ma

• Conducted voter outreach through phone calls, canvassing, and public events• Assisted in management and setup of various events including parades and fairs, promoting visibility, understanding and awareness of candidate and new political party among Massachusetts voters• Explained campaign ideals and goals, and answer related questions especially about new political party formed

East Hartford, Ct

• Ensured the safety of up to 15 swimmers in pool as well as patrons outside of it, administered first aid and performed safety tests on swimmers• Provided safe and welcoming atmosphere for patrons by assisting them with questions, on issues ranging from pool hours to pool policies, event set up and in explaining safety rules to guests• Organized activities including art and crafts, water aerobics, and games for children, ages 3-12; coordinated, planned and choreographed a synchronized swimming event involving nine acts• Maintained clean and safe grounds, assisted with basic pool operation and general upkeep

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And International Affairs

Activities and Societies: International Relations Council, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Student Alumni Association.