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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Analyzed proposed legislation, monitored changes in rules and policies, communicated with clients, and communicated client interests with members of the Utah Legislature, kept track of files, and general clerical duties.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Coursework included policy analysis, management, statistics, regression analysis, cost-benefit analysis, microeconomics, macroeconomics, demographic methods, evaluation, qualitative methods, diplomatic interactions, global policy, and finance.Served in two bodies of student government. Organized weekly social events for graduate students, sent out a weekly social newsletter, managed a social events budget, and planned and organized a graduate school banquet attended by over 250 people. Also assisted in the planning of a second large banquet.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Assisted the development team managing donor data, helped realize the development plan, researched prospective donors nationwide, gathered data on donations earned from events, and prepared for events. Other responsibilities included management of grant paperwork, grant research, mailing room support, and general clerical duties.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As a staff member in the office of Stuart McMillan, Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), undertook research projects and prepared detailed reports for the MSP and his staff. Primary project involved researching data on waste management in Scotland and highway waste management systems globally. Prepared a report and sample legislation which I presented to the Scottish Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Land Reform. Studied proposed legislation and prepared memoranda for the MSP, wrote motions on behalf of the MSP, and distributed the text of the motion to the body of the Scottish Parliament. Visited and spoke with constituents about current affairs. Position also included management of the MSP’s Edinburgh office and general clerical duties.

Salt Lake City

Responsible for point of sale and visitor service operations in the museum gift shop. Tasks included managing customer requests, describing museum collections, inventory management, merchandise display, shop cleanliness and atmosphere, gift recommendations, and register close out.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked at a federal campaign finance firm under the direction of the owner, Molly Allen. Duties included research on campaign finance law, research on lobbying, prospective donor research, hosting and organizing campaign meetings, campaign fund management, fundraising, managing donor and financial databases, organizing events, and general clerical work.

Master Of Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Public Affairs Student Association and Professional School Government

Certificate, Business Spanish

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science; International Studies; Spanish

Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; Model European Union