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Lemont, Illinois, United States

Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

o Responsible for all day-to-day operations including managing the Justice's schedule, prioritizing engagements to ensure adequate face time with key stakeholders and supporters, and ensuring candidate travel and logistics.o Prepared written statements, press releases, and other content on behalf of the campaign and Supreme Court Justice, and in conjunction with digital vendor and communications consultant. Utilized media contacts to respond to questions and pitch narratives involving the… Show more o Responsible for all day-to-day operations including managing the Justice's schedule, prioritizing engagements to ensure adequate face time with key stakeholders and supporters, and ensuring candidate travel and logistics.o Prepared written statements, press releases, and other content on behalf of the campaign and Supreme Court Justice, and in conjunction with digital vendor and communications consultant. Utilized media contacts to respond to questions and pitch narratives involving the campaign.o Utilized political and other relationships to grow the campaign’s coalitions, including the Professional Women for Burke coalition whose membership grew to over 300 key supporters across 7 Illinois counties. o Organized 15 campaign events and rallies, including developing volunteer activities and securing locations and RSVP's. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

o Managed overall field operations which were responsible for conducting more than 120,000 voter contacts, more than 6,000 unique volunteer prospect calls, hundreds of yard sign placements, and staffing at events.o Worked collaboratively with the Political Director to determine field strategy, allocation of resources, and both short-term and long-term goals for regional field offices. Worked collaboratively with the Data Director on CRM management of over 300 users. o Utilized… Show more o Managed overall field operations which were responsible for conducting more than 120,000 voter contacts, more than 6,000 unique volunteer prospect calls, hundreds of yard sign placements, and staffing at events.o Worked collaboratively with the Political Director to determine field strategy, allocation of resources, and both short-term and long-term goals for regional field offices. Worked collaboratively with the Data Director on CRM management of over 300 users. o Utilized political and other relationships to identify, interview, onboard, and manage 12 full-time Regional Outreach Coordinators in strategic population hubs throughout the State of Illinois. Tracked key performance indicators with the Data Director and presented results to senior staff. Show less

o Served on the senior staff for the Senate Minority Leader and developed the size and scope of an organized department dedicated to constituent services and district operations. o Recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and managed 9 full-time district operations specialists to work cohesively with 18 district aides and their assigned member. Tracked key performance indicators among the District Operations staff including number of constituent cases opened and closed and number of events… Show more o Served on the senior staff for the Senate Minority Leader and developed the size and scope of an organized department dedicated to constituent services and district operations. o Recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and managed 9 full-time district operations specialists to work cohesively with 18 district aides and their assigned member. Tracked key performance indicators among the District Operations staff including number of constituent cases opened and closed and number of events staffed. Troubleshooted issues and helped train and mentor the staff to present and remedy those issues. o Collaborated with 4 other Department Directors and members of the caucus to plan and execute 12 regional town hall forums. Show less

Wheaton, Illinois

o Provided research for potential policy and program initiatives for three County Board Committees, 19 elected officials, and 14 department heads. Assisted the Chief Policy & Program Manager with the analysis, preparation, and monitoring of legislation in support of the County’s goals as determined by the County’s legislative committee. o Coordinated and maintained the County’s Strategic Plan in collaboration with department heads and staff, including an update to the Plan which involved a… Show more o Provided research for potential policy and program initiatives for three County Board Committees, 19 elected officials, and 14 department heads. Assisted the Chief Policy & Program Manager with the analysis, preparation, and monitoring of legislation in support of the County’s goals as determined by the County’s legislative committee. o Coordinated and maintained the County’s Strategic Plan in collaboration with department heads and staff, including an update to the Plan which involved a Diversity & Inclusion pillar.o Assisted the Chairman and County Board with the appointment process of more than 40 executive appointments to boards and commissions, including establishing interview and screener questions, facilitating meetings between the candidates and chairman, and presenting information on candidates. o Managed the Complete Count Committee and the County’s 2020 Census outreach efforts. Secured a $20,000 State grant to help subsidize the cost of operations and communications targeted towards hard-to-count populations within the County. Built relationships with key stakeholders who service the public and acted as a "trusted voice" to their respective communities. Show less

Springfield, Illinois Area

o Analyzed more than 200 pieces of legislation for members of two committees, and provided administrative support for the caucus on matters assigned to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rulemaking involving regulatory issues between outside parties and the Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois DFPR, and other State Agencies.o Coordinated bill drafting, tracked legislative changes, and responded to questions and concerns from 19 elected officials. Corresponded with various interested… Show more o Analyzed more than 200 pieces of legislation for members of two committees, and provided administrative support for the caucus on matters assigned to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rulemaking involving regulatory issues between outside parties and the Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois DFPR, and other State Agencies.o Coordinated bill drafting, tracked legislative changes, and responded to questions and concerns from 19 elected officials. Corresponded with various interested groups and outside agencies to intake and address concerns. Facilitated meetings with interest groups and sponsors.o Served as the point person for the caucus on the workers' compensation reform initiative during the so-called "Grand Bargain," which resulted in HB 2525 (100th GA) and sought to end the budget stalemate. Worked closely with stakeholders and Senate Democratic and House staff. Reported progress and roadblocks back to senior staff for consultation and troubleshooting. Show less

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

o Responsible for all on-the-ground activities including managing a deputy and team of interns and volunteers, coordinating campaign activities and the candidate's schedule. o Utilized relationships to initiate and grow the campaign's coalitions, including Friars for Curran and Crusaders for Curran, as well as issues-based advocacy groups, to grow the campaign's network of supporters on a micro-level. o Planned and executed campaign activities such as canvassing events in targeted areas… Show more o Responsible for all on-the-ground activities including managing a deputy and team of interns and volunteers, coordinating campaign activities and the candidate's schedule. o Utilized relationships to initiate and grow the campaign's coalitions, including Friars for Curran and Crusaders for Curran, as well as issues-based advocacy groups, to grow the campaign's network of supporters on a micro-level. o Planned and executed campaign activities such as canvassing events in targeted areas and precincts throughout the district, a friend-to-friend letter-writing campaign, and video testimonials of key supporters and campaign surrogates who spoke on behalf of the Senator. Show less

Wheaton, Illinois

o Provided administrative support to policy and program manager and other key staff in the Chairman’s Office, including basic research and data collection on smaller projects. o Assisted grants manager with writing content for grant applications to help close funding gaps on two County projects, one involving CDBG funds to renovate County bathrooms to fit ADA-specifications.

Lisle, Illinois, United States

o Provided administrative support to legal secretaries and attorneys, including data entry and organizing documents according to company specifications.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Local Government Management

Bachelor'S Of Arts; Cum Laude, History; Political Science

Activities and Societies: cum laude honors