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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Eastern District Of Virginia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Crafted legislation, Senate resolutions, and briefing memorandum for Senator Cornyn● Provided administrative support to counsel through hearing preparation, schedule maintenance for counsel, and management of federal judicial nominations process ● Drafted and synthesized policy response letters to the Senator’s constituents while managing a daily incoming mail count of 500+ letters daily● Held meetings and articulated the Senator’s legislative priorities to policy and advocacy groups

Office Of Senator John Cornyn

Drafted congratulatory letters and speeches for Texas events on behalf of the Senator • Scheduled Capitol, White House, and Pentagon tours for constituents • Served as the face of the front office for visiting constituents and incoming meetings

Office Of Congressman David G. Valadao

Kensington

Marketing and Business Development:•Work with ACI’s Business Development Director for Business Development activities such as finding opportunities, leads and prospects, preparing EOIs and Proposals, recruitment and negotiation with consultants.•Help prepare marketing materials (Presentations, Videos, Brochures, Flyers etc)•Produce and disseminate ACI news through ACI’s Quarterly Newsletter, Website, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.•Take photos and videos of business trips, events, and other field activities undertaken by ACI staff or ACI project personnel.•Compile and write stories and briefs about our project work.•Participating in industry events, networking opportunities, and representing ACI as needed.•Conduct marketing and business development trips as needed.Knowledge Management:•Produce and disseminate ACI quarterly bulletin, Inside ACI.•Manage website.•Manage Publications database.•Maintain Project Sheets (long and short version).•Help in maintaining the CV Database.Administration:•Help in basic administrative tasks (filing, answering phone, ordering supplies, US office maintenance, etc.)•Occasional support in editing project reports

Kensington, Maryland

Finance •Support maintenance of the accounting system at ACI through entering data, producing reports, and checking field expenses •Support weekly production of financial statements and financial reports •Preparing invoices, expense reports, documentations required by the client for payments, paying bills•Follow up with clients about payments Administration •Correspond with project staff regarding accounting and administration• Help in other basic administrative tasks (filing, answering phone, ordering supplies, etc) • Help in editing language (Linguistic Assistant) Marketing and Business Development•Help in marketing documents•Manage website •Produce and disseminate ACI quarterly bulletin•Produce and disseminate ACI news through website, Facebook, and Twitter•Maintain Project Sheets•Take photos and videos of business trips• Assist in the preparation of proposals

•Writing press releases to be published on university website •Contacting alumni, faculty, and others to gather quotes for press releases

Abilene, Texas Area

Eternal Threads is a nonprofit committed to establishing sustainable income for impoverished women.My duties included:•Researched impact of Eternal Threads on subsequent artisans•Wrote and published artisan stories for Eternal Threads website and social media

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Conducted research for the Senator’s speeches and daily press briefings•Attended Senate committee hearings to gather and prepare information for staff meetings •Used Internet Quorum to record constituent’s opinions •Led in-depth historical tours of the Capital to constituents

Columbia, South Carolina Area

•Created an organization system of all Boards and Commission positions for each county•Created Excel spreadsheets and conducted data analysis based on public opinion of current legislation •Contacted state representatives, board members, and other local leaders for staff relationships

West Columbia, South Carolina

•Composed letters for correspondence with constituents •Completed various jobs assisting the staff and the Congressman with constituent services•Directed main office phones

Doctor Of Law - Jd

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