Chief Of Staff To The Honorable Latanya Garrett
Lansing, Michigan
Passionately served the needs of the people in Michigan's 7th District on behalf of Assistant Democratic Floor Leader, State Representative LaTanya Garrett. District 7 includes a portion of Northwest Detroit and the city of Highland Park, MI.Responsibilities included:Managing the day-to-day operations of the office; Assisting with the development, research, and crafting of legislative bills and resolutions; Directing, developing, and writing media content for the Representative (including social media posts, official newsletters, community updates, press releases, media advisories, and mailers); Developing, training, and managing staff (including interns and volunteers) of 15 people; Developing and maintaining dynamic relationships with legislative leadership (including the office of the Speaker of the House, the office the House Floor Leader, the office the Democratic Leader, and the respective offices of each Committee Chair that the Representative sits on (Energy Policy, Commerce and Trade, Agriculture, Health Policy, the Detroit Caucus, the Progressive Women's Caucus, and the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus); Maintaining quality working relationship with various lobbyists and lobbying firms; Overseeing Constituent and Community Relations; Overseeing media and public relations; Attending community meetings and neighborhood events in the District; Attending special events; Building dynamic relationships with businesses, schools, churches, and community leaders; and Executing all special assignments from the Representative.