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Synthesized technical policy language and information from multiple sources into clear and concise talking points, one-pagers, social media posts, and committee testimony for a variety of audiences, including internal staff, stakeholders, and legislators.Developed press releases on policy and legislatively sensitive topics with Public Information OfficerPrepared agency leadership and staff to present to legislators and press and answer questions.Created outreach and communications plans for a variety of state and federal programs and audiences, including legislators and the press.Identified risks and possible pitfalls of internal decisions and legislation and created strategies to minimize risk, both in the eyes of the legislature and the press.Collaborated with our Assistant Director of Government Relations and agency leadership on implementation plans for all policy and statute changes from state and federal legislatures.Developed legislative concepts for future sessions including those related to construction of affordable housing and finance in coordination with subject matter experts. Created organization wide training for executive team and other staff on representing the agency publicly.

Collaborated with district staff, district director and DC staff to formulate outreach plans to communities about implications of federal and state policies on their lives.Created district social media plans with responsibilities including writing Twitter and Facebook posts, editing photos, and scheduling posts. Assisted constituents in navigating bureaucracy and understanding the implications of legislation on their lives and communities.Scheduled for Congressman Schrader, created scheduling priority lists based on legislative priorities.Planned and coordinated annual Congressional District 5 Art Competition.

Salem, Oregon

Compiled comprehensive floor reports, with summaries of each bill on the floor, known support and opposition and other information.Scheduler for the four office communications/policy staff, and additional assisted with scheduling for Senator Burdick.De-escalated stressful situations involving constituents.Communicated with constituents via phone and email about legislation in front of the legislature.Performed general administrative and organizational tasks for the caucus, such as organizing the Senate portion of the Governor’s food drive.

Portland, Oregon Area

Coordinated the statewide mail program for races up and down the ballot, including the Oregon State House and Senate, as well as the Governor.Communicated with constituents via phone and email answering questions and listening to concerns.Shepherded targeted mail pieces for individual candidates through development, edits and approvals.Coordinated with multiple interest groups, including candidates, sitting elected officials, Future PAC and the Senate Democratic Leadership Fund.Assisted other members of the team with projects, including planning the 2018 Election Night Party and end of year fundraising. Assisted with intern coordination and management.

Ferrol, Spain

Teaching art and english to high school freshman, juniors and seniors in a small town in Galicia. From this I gained experience planning lessons, teaching large groups, and speaking in front of groups, as well as cross cultural communication.

Portland, Oregon Area

Working with the Events and Operations Director and the Development Director on a variety of projects including event planning, research, and fundraising mailers.

Portland, Oregon Area

Issaqua, Wa

Portland, Oregon Area

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations Club La Sobremesa- Spainsh Club ASUPS-Student Senator

Education record

Activities and Societies: Debate Team