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Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Worked with a broad range of stakeholders to identify how standards could support the relevant industries, government bodies, and consumers. Oversaw the Energy and Electrotechnology, Administration and Management, Sustainability, and Oceans sectors, and managed Australia's relationship with the International Electrotechnical Commission as the Secretary of the National Committee to the IEC.

Sciences Po, Paris

Created a database and conducted research to determine the impact of foresight on food security policy as part of a student team of 5.Coordinated client and team expectations, performance, and communications.

Salem, Oregon

Communicated with constituents, state agency contacts, and policy advisors in the Governor's Office to solve the problems of Oregonians and respond to their concerns. Worked with a small team to draft communications from the Governor and supervise 5-10 interns. Long term projects included building relationships with state agencies, updating the Citizens' Representative Office webpage, procuring a new Constituent Relationship Management software, and restructuring the office to… Show more Communicated with constituents, state agency contacts, and policy advisors in the Governor's Office to solve the problems of Oregonians and respond to their concerns. Worked with a small team to draft communications from the Governor and supervise 5-10 interns. Long term projects included building relationships with state agencies, updating the Citizens' Representative Office webpage, procuring a new Constituent Relationship Management software, and restructuring the office to improve efficiency and reporting abilities. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Recruited and coached over 80 volunteers for local community teams, including identifying individual skills and fostering their development into leadership and other roles.Trained volunteers in classes (of up to 25 participants) and one-on-one trainings. Worked as part of a team to plan and execute statewide events with up to 250 participants.

Designed and executed a fundraising plan, including donor research and events, raising over $27,000 in two monthsCoordinated local communication and early media strategy

Worked with a small team to plan and enact White House events, including State Arrival Ceremonies and daily toursProduced and published a White House guidebook given to all children attending a White House tourDirected the Americans with Disability Act compliance plan for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll (the largest annual event at the White House); coordinated with external organizations and managed volunteer teams

Managed all aspects of a campaign for a multi-candidate slate in a competitive primary and general electionCreated and executed field, messaging, and fundraising strategyCoordinated candidate scheduling, mailings, interns, volunteers, and events

Responsible for simultaneous hearings and voting sessions for four subcommitteesCoordinated the needs of Delegates, witnesses, the public, and members of the press before and during hearings

Developed a market research report for a new product introduction Analyzed Eastern European defense markets using industry publications, government reports, and public information

Managed and tracked Senator Pipkin's legislative portfolioProduced research and testimony for legislation including transportation, emergency response, and energy policy

Prepared talking points and press releases, fielded inquiries from the press and publicPublicized the release of a new website; designed publicity pieces and information booth at the Maryland Municipal League's annual conference

Master Of Public Affairs, Public Administration, 3.9 (4.0 Gpa Scale): Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Women in Public Affairs Student Organization

Oregon Project Management Certificate, Project Management

French As A Foreign Language, Centre Universitaire D'Etudes En Francais Langue Etrangere

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science; French

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa National Academic Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Phi.

High School Diploma With Honors, International Baccalaureate Program

Activities and Societies: Stage Manager at Sunset High School Theater, Beaverton Mayor's Youth Advisory Board