Kate Wellman Email & Phone Number

Boston

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage scheduling for VP and Directors for Federal Affairs, arranging external and internal meetings with Members of Congress, stakeholders and executives across all Koch Companies. Execute and monitor 75-80 trips annually for VP and Directors of Federal Affairs, handling all travel and logistics. Audit and manage reports and approvals for Vice President, including expense reports, vendor contracts, payment requests, and federal lobbying activity reports, LD2 and LD203. Regularly plan Public and Federal Affairs receptions and private events. Provide technical support during major internal business and software changes by preparing and circulating executive memos, frequently mediating between VP, Directors, and Koch Business Solutions as issues arise, and leveraging capabilities to meet new challenges. Active role in management of charitable giving for Federal Affairs with budget over $2.9 million.

Washington D.C.

Sole manager of fourth-term Member of Congress’ official D.C. and district schedules, including day to day logistics, domestic and international travel, and transport. Liaised with constituent organizations, legislative staff and campaign staff in both Washington and the district in order to promote and execute the Congressman’s agenda. Researched and reviewed all event and meeting requests, and made recommendations to Member based on his priorities. Assembled nightly advances for Member, ensuring adequate preparation for the next day’s business. Recognized as one of the Top Twenty Schedulers in Congress by the Ripon Society in December 2015.

Collegeville, Minnesota

Provided counsel to students regarding career choices and job searching. Critiqued resumes, cover letters and other job application materials. Assisted students by conducting practice interviews. Worked independently and as a team to coordinate and execute promotional events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported staff and Member by researching and analyzing policy issues and regularly drafting legislative memos as well as handling various administrative tasks. Interfaced and communicated with constituents via phone, e-mail, and in-person to answer legislative queries. Attended and participated in Congressional briefings.

Collegeville, Minnesota

Worked as part of a team and independently to organize and coordinate events. Assisted with meeting, programming and conference arrangements. Organized, promoted, and planned events. Compiled research for related activities. Gained experience multitasking by completing concurrent projects and tasks.