Responsible for planning and coordinating all events and appearances by the Congressman with external stakeholders, constituent groups, other Members, leadership, and caucuses and providing briefing memos and talking points.Worked directly with the communications team to coordinate all media appearances, manage press relations and social media accounts, and draft press releases. Also aided in tracking coverage of the Congressman and providing summaries of his press mentions.Conducted outreach to constituent groups to introduce them to the Congressman, familiarize them with his policy positions, and facilitate his participation in their events.Represented the Congressman and his policy positions by taking meetings with constituents and stakeholders and speaking at events on his behalf regarding support for legislation and local issues/projectsReceived, evaluated, vetted, and processed all incoming invitations and made recommendations on which the Congressman should accept based on policy and political considerationsManaged office finances including the annual office budget, expenses, reimbursements, and the reporting and documenting of the same.Served as scheduling and operations director for Bowman For Congress campaign. Worked to plan fundraisers, political events, press conferences, rallies, and meetings both in Washington DC and in the districtDeveloped and oversaw office scheduling system and the allocation of meeting and event staffing duties.Conducted research on potential and existing legislation using the Congressional Research Service and external databasesWrote letters to federal agencies on the Congressman’s behalf seeking information regarding policy issues and potential legislation and drafted letters to constituents responding to inquiries on matters of U.S. government policyAttended political and fundraising events on the Congressman’s behalf. Staffed call time, aided in donor research, and produced call lists.

• Solely responsible for planning and coordinating logistics for all events and appearances by the Congressman both with external stakeholders and internal staff members.• Wrote briefing materials for the Congressman for all events including remarks and talking points.• Worked directly with the communications team to coordinate all media appearances and manage press relations• Received, evaluated, and processed all incoming invitations and made recommendations on which the Congressman should accept based on policy and political considerations.• Conducted extensive outreach to constituent groups to introduce them to the Congressman and facilitate his participation in their events. Wrote summaries of these opportunities for the Congressman’s approval.• Represented the Congressman and his policy positions through taking meetings with constituents and stakeholders and speaking at events on his behalf.• Drafted letters to constituents responding to inquiries on matters of policy• Wrote letters to federal agencies regarding policy issues and potential legislation• Worked with committee staff to prepare briefing materials for the Congressman for hearings• Managed office finances including the annual office budget, expenses, and reimbursements and the reporting and documenting of the same• Responsible for staffing the Congressman at all events in Washington DC including nights and weekends• Oversaw office internship program• Coordinated all travel plans for the Congressman both domestic and international and provided briefing binders for all trips including agendas, biographies, event memos, and travel plans.• Worked with the fundraising team to identify potential donors, research donor history. and plan fundraising events and meetings• Attended DCCC political and fundraising meetings and briefings on the Congressman’s behalf • Served as office liaison to the Committee on Ethics and handled all required legal and reporting paperwork

• Assisted legislative staff with research and letter drafting• Wrote reports on briefings and hearings for senior legislative staff on matters related to Foreign Affairs• Assisted Foreign Affairs Committee with managing draft legislation and mark ups• Aided in planning and running Service Academy Application Seminar, multiple tax assistance events, immigration assistance events, and town halls • Handled constituent casework on issues such as immigration, social security, military affairs, and unemployment, • Summarized legislation proposed by the Congressman and wrote letters to communicate his positions to stakeholders• Drafted memos on foreign affairs for legislative staff and reports on Foreign Affairs Committee hearings• Conducted meetings and briefings with constituent and organizational stakeholders • Researched foreign affairs policies related to pending and proposed legislation• Tracked and summarized legislation for senior staff• Wrote constituent correspondence and contributed to floor speeches and committee statements• Attended meetings of local government bodies and stakeholders on behalf of the Congressman

Office of the First Lady: Correspondence• Organized and supervised 15-20 mail management volunteers• Coordinated incoming and outgoing mail processes including the selection of sample mail for the First Lady• Lead Foreign Policy Professional Interest Group• Directed the handling of all VIP correspondence including the tracking of all handwrittenresponses from the First Lady• Oversaw the archiving and proper disposal of all correspondence• Worked with social team to organize, schedule, and staff White House events including 20 holiday receptions• Directed case management services on immigration, visa, and passport related correspondence• Drafted policy memos on foreign affairs for the Office of the First Lady

• Drafted diplomatic cables on matters of U.S. – South Africa trade relations• Coordinated directly with Embassy officials all outreach and communications with the SA government regarding the U.S. Africa Leaders’ Summit• Assisted in resolving casework for in-country American citizens in distress• Assisted in organizing bilateral trade meetings between the South African Government and the United States• Attended trade conferences and met with American representatives of private-sector industries to advise on partnerships with the Commercial Service• Drafted diplomatic cables on matters of U.S. – South Africa trade relations• Orchestrated meetings between South African and US investors and entrepreneurs and briefed senior officers on outcomes• Conducted in-depth research on US international economic interests in Sub-Saharan Africa• Assisted American elected officials with resolving constituent issues involving the Government of South Africa, especially related to immigration, adoption, and trade• Supported consular officers in preparing for and conducting non-immigrant and immigrant visa interviews• Prepared speeches and written communications for senior commercial service officers

• Worked directly with member and SFRC, HFAC and Appropriations committee staff to coordinate and deliver briefings• Aided in reviewing proposed legislation and coordinating public statements regarding the administration’s foreign policy.• Tracked, reviewed, analyzed, and scored budget legislation and provided concise summaries of new initiatives• Wrote detailed position memos on members of Congress relative to administration foreign policy• Assisted in managing State Department testimony before the House and Senate• Helped to manage and track Congressional correspondence• Organized and facilitated Congressional travel to overseas posts for members and staff• Worked directly with House and Senate committee staff to schedule briefings on foreign relations• Managed the schedules of 10 State Department legislative staff members• Wrote detailed briefing memos for legislative staff on administration foreign policy• Assisted in preparing State Department staff to testify before the House and Senate committees• Organized and facilitated Congressional travel to overseas posts

• Served as a member of the National Security and International Policy Team focusing on the Middle East, China, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and Europe• Responsible for conducting research and drafting reports on current events and developments in US Foreign Policy related to the above areas of the world• Drafted reports on the US Foreign Service and developments in its operations both at home and throughout the world. • Authored articles for the Center for American Progress' Think Progress progressive policy website• Organized, coordinated, and staffed events as well as assisted in the management of VIPs

• Operated as point person for all advance operations for the New York State Attorney General• Conducted detailed surveys of all event locations prior to the principal’s arrival• Drafted extensive briefs on events and meetings with logistical and political information for senior staff• Liaised with event organizers at event venues on behalf of the principal and the Office of the Attorney General• Created detailed reports of all of the principal’s actions at events• Coordinated directly with the principal’s Security Detail with regard to logistics and the principal’s movements• Assisted in the daily organization and management of the principal’s schedule• Managed, organized, screened, and prioritized all event invitations• Directly organized and staffed press conferences• Liaised with members of the press in representing the interests of the principle• Ran daily scheduling meetings with the Chief of Operations and Comms. Director and weekly full staff scheduling meeting• Staffed the Attorney General at public, private, and political events and advanced events statewide• Wrote detailed event memos for senior staff and the AG containing both political and logistical information• Assisted in coordinating and organizing press conferences and managed press relations at events• Served as liaison to offices of New York elected officials and managed and tracked the office’s proposed legislation

• Primary advance staffer for all campaign related events for the Western half of Pennsylvania.• Directly planned events for candidate in city of Pittsburgh including speeches and rallies with over 200 attendees• Assisted in staffing candidates at campaign related events• Planned, executed and supervised city-wide canvassing operation for city of Pittsburgh.• Served as liaison to local democratic committees, city and state officials, and local campaigns•Drafted detailed talking points for volunteers on the candidate’s stance on issues• Implemented and coordinated city-wide get out the vote effort• Managed volunteer recruitment, participation, and information database• Managed field office operations• Assisted in local media relations including press and television• Coordinated intern involvement and responsibilities

• Primary advance and candidate staffer• Planned and coordinated campaign events• Liaised with the press at events as well as assisted in the drafting of press releases• Assisted with outreach to local elected officials including members of Congress• Maintained the candidate’s calendar• Prepared written correspondence for use by candidate including letters and public remarks• Experienced with canvassing and VAN software• Experienced with NGP software