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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Representative Jason Crow (CO-06)-Served as a trusted adviser for a first-term member of the House of Representatives, acting as the senior staff member in charge of the legislative department. -Rapidly learned the priorities for the congressional district, quickly researched and became fluent in the related federal policies, and distilled them into a positive action plan for defining the Congressman’s first term, including committee assignments, legislative priorities, and requests of House Leadership and executive agencies.-Managed a team of 4 professional legislative staff members. Managed all projects, ensured timely execution and delivery, and devised and implemented all standard operating procedures and accountability metrics. Engaged in conflict resolution among my team and between my team members and other members of the staff, in concert with the chief of staff.-Provided accurate, objective, and timely vote recommendations for the Congressman on every vote taken.-Represented the Congressman on a staff delegation visit to Taiwan in August 2019, learning about Taiwan's government, politics, institutions, and industries.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)-Served in progressively more senior roles as a legislative staffer, under the supervision of the legislative director and the chief of staff.-Handled a legislative portfolio consisting of energy; environment; USPS reform; health care; transportation; labor; agriculture; judiciary: criminal justice reform, gun violence prevention, and immigration; technology; immigration; and homeland security. -Within this portfolio, I responded to concerns and questions raised by constituents; met with constituent groups, trade organizations, and other stakeholders; recommended support for legislative actions and letters to executive agencies; and provided vote recommendations. -Staffed an average of eight meetings per week with constituents and interest groups with—or on behalf of—the Member.-Handled enactment of legislation creating a new $1 coin program, including building a coalition of representatives, congressional committees, stakeholders, and an executive agency. This law, P.L. 115-197, was one of only four financial services bills sponsored by a House Democrat to become law in the 115th Congress.-Represented the Congressman on a staff delegation visit to Israel in August 2017, learning about Israel's government, politics, institutions, and industries.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)-Managed office mail program: oversaw intake of and response to approximately 1,000 constituent inquiries per week; coordinated drafting of 30 letters per week with legislative staff and interns.-Executed a targeted communication program with legislative and press staff, sending approximately five proactive mailings on legislative initiatives or events to interested constituent groups per month.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)-Coordinated the Congressman's Washington, DC schedule, including committee business, constituent meetings, and other business items while balancing normal legislative business such as votes and floor speeches.-Hired, trained, and managed a team of 4-7 interns.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)-Co-managed a legislative mail program with a 7-day average turnaround rate, sending out 600-1200 letters per week.-Managed a team of 2-4 interns to ensure office efficiency and maintain a high degree of professionalism.-Scheduled constituent tours of the Capitol and White House and processed requests for flags and Presidential greetings-Ensured that the office was well-equipped and running efficiently in an administrative sense.

Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)-Drafted legislative correspondence on issues such as transportation, financial services and education for constituents on behalf of the Congressman in Intranet Quorum (IQ).-Was responsible for inputting and sorting all legislative mail into IQ.-Wrote memos covering briefings and meetings on issues such as the environment, health care and financial services.-Scheduled constituent tours of the Capitol and White House and processed requests for flags and presidential greetings.-Compiled press clips at least one morning a week.-Conducted constituent tours of the United States Capitol.

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

-Hired, trained and launched a team of 70 paid canvassers to knock on doors for Congressman Jim Himes and other Connecticut Democrats.-Resolved conflicts regarding payroll, transportation and quality control.-Our citywide Get-Out-The-Vote helped Congressman Himes win Norwalk by 5,254 votes, up from his 4,794-ballot victory in 2008 with President Obama on the ticket

College Park, Maryland, United States

-Developed and organized databases for phone banks. -Recruited volunteers from other colleges and universities within the State of Maryland-Directly involved in organizing and implementing phone outreach on specific legislation to voters to encourage civic involvement in voting, writing and participating in legislation.

College Park, Maryland, United States

-Effectively led and managed a diverse team of ticket agents in day-to-day office routines and procedures, including sales, marketing, conflict resolution, goal setting and team development. -Trained new employees.-Participated in numerous marketing projects involving extensive data development, customer data entry and research on potential markets.-Engaged in customer service interaction with patrons. Responsible for precise delivery of information on venues and marketing strategies using multi-media communications.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

-Participated in door-to-door fundraising and encouraged voters in grassroots action including lobbying and written communications on pertinent environmental issues.-Successfully canvassed for Stratford, CT to sell an endangered barrier island habitat—Long Beach West—to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for conservation purposes. -Spoke on behalf of the initiative to the Stratford City Council urging passage of the barrier island sale.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

-Canvassed for the Democratic National Committee during the 2008 Presidential election season.-Recruited volunteers, voters and donations.-Was responsible for setting daily goals, designating territory, mentoring and teaching a team of canvassers.

Government & Politics, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Students for Barack Obama; Maryland Student Legislature; Dean's List.

H.S. Diploma