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•Develop outreach materials and content relating to renewable energy procurement and policy including: blog posts, social media posts, fact sheets, letters of support, monthly newsletters, and webinar summaries•Synthesis of large data sets and research information for projects involving government, policy, and renewable energy procurement•Conception and execution of project examining renewable thermal policy and support mechanisms in the European Union•Assist in creation and management of nonprofit organizations focused on building alliances and partnerships with corporate and large scale energy users and providers to foster dialogue, educate the public, and advocate the use of clean energy technologies

•Lead and attend meetings with constituents, lobbyists, organizations, and multiple government departments•Research and write policy briefs on current and former bills, with emphasis on Appropriations and Budget-related items relevant to the Senate district•Facilitate event planning and execution for Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the Capitol, which hosted over 20 organizations from across the state•Prepare meeting briefs, attend committee hearings, organize legislative session policy priorities, and develop talking points and analysis of legislation under consideration•Administrative duties, including: answering phone calls, preparing constituent correspondence, supporting Chief of Staff during legislative debate, scheduling meetings between the senator and constituents, and assisting with other office duties as needed

•Established connections with constituents, answered their calls, and talked them through policy situations and complaints•Researched and referred constituent issues to the appropriate department or office with jurisdiction in the area•Researched and wrote policy memos on current issues or bills to prepare supervisors for meetings held with the Senator and other staff•Organized 5 town hall events throughout Missouri, including: securing venues, connecting with local officials to attend, preparing media advisories, contacting local police departments for security, set up and advance, and facilitating constituent engagement during the event•Gathered and filed all incoming office paperwork; recorded constituent calls, faxes, and letters into a database; attended and took detailed notes during meetings; wrote letters of support for organizations applying for grants and other critical funding

•Management of the Grindstone Recreation Trail Project to help improve recreation opportunities in the city by mapping and designing signs to increase safety and awareness of a previously unmarked section of the park•Coordinated with staff and leadership from six city departments to accomplish the project and create action plans for gps mapping, invasive species removal, and the creation and implementation of signage •Organized meetings between city departments including: sustainability, parks and recreation, city planning, the Mayor, and other municipal employees to cultivate working relationships and engage their respective agencies in the project•Developed a four hour trail cleanup day with over 30 community volunteers and organizations on the trail