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Baltimore, Md, Us

Towson, Maryland, United States

● Write 100+ fiscal notes outlining the financial impact of legislation, including contracts for services, sales, and acquisitions, though an audit of supporting documents to ensure compliance with County Code● Conduct legislative budget analyses of County Executive and agency recommended operating and capital budgets, most recently the Community College of Baltimore County and Department of Economic and Workforce Development, totaling $285 million and $20 million, respectively, in FY 2024● Report on the County’s economic indicators, including employment, personal income, and housing trends, as part of quarterly fiscal digests and annual Spending Affordability Committee reports● Review for policy compliance and conduct inquiries as needed of Council correspondence for commodity and service contracts, as well as notifications of grants, gifts/donations, and economic development loans.

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States

● Assessed 100+ applicants by conducting interviews with prospective students and their families and by reviewing transcripts and other application materials to determine eligibility for admission● Maintained electronic records of materials from preliminary inquiry through admitted applicant stages● Coordinated 50+ on-campus tours, personalized virtual visits, and virtual open houses between prospective students and Admission staff, teaching faculty, and student and parent ambassadors

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States

● Conducted research on economic and fiscal policy issues, specifically related to paid family leave ● Analyzed federal data, private polling, and research materials to develop policy proposals ● Drafted written materials, including blogs, issue briefs, white papers, social media posts, etc. ● Assisted with management of project contacts, tracked project workflow, and coordinated with task force members, advisory committee members, and consultants

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Managed and maintained the Chief of Staff’s diary, including coordinating with the Senator’s scheduling team and appointments with executives from Michigan business groups and organizations● Served as the point of contact for the COS, and redirected communications and meeting responsibilities to members of the executive staff and legislative team when appropriate ● Provided confidential, high-level administrative support services

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Maintained organized and professional front-office environment, including welcoming 50+ unique meeting guests and visitors to the office per day● Increased the efficiency of the office’s Capitol flag program through the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for processing constituent orders, payments, and flag shipments● Successfully utilized intra-office communications system to create correspondence, disseminate resources, and track cases between our staff and constituents in need of federal assistance

● Researched and created legacy memos documenting the Senator’s 30-year Chesapeake Bay, maritime, transportation, and domestic violence legislative record● Answered hundreds of constituent questions per day regarding the legislative process ● Effectively communicated the Senator’s policy positions and voting record to constituents

Baltimore, Maryland

● Compiled and maintained quantitative and qualitative data on 500+ homicides and non-fatal shootings and the rate of gang/drug crew involvement for BPD Operation Ceasefire● Prepared 700+ status and investigative reports of drug crew activity using criminal record databases, which were used to create targeted crime-reduction strategies● Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DOJ and Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office, and social service providers to plan interventions for repeat offenders – totaling 400+ people● Conducted research for BPD project on reforming hiring, personnel evaluation methods, and disciplinary practices as part of the National Institute of Justice’s Sentinel Event Review Initiative

Greater Los Angeles Area

Served as Director of Programs for the African American Cultural Celebration (AACC) – a recognition dinner and ceremony honoring the accomplishments of graduates of African descent;Acquired funding and sponsors through USC student governments, on-campus offices and local businesses;Oversaw the production of the AACC Ceremony from 2012-2014, which included over 1,500 attendees.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Disseminated important information about university policies, campus resources, managing academic and social experiences, etc.; Headed groups ranging from 25 - 75 freshmen, transfer students and their families;Advised and assisted students during course registration – specifically Undecided athletes;Maintained healthy and safe living environment for overnight guests as a Residential Advisor.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Acted as a liaison between members of the NPHC of USC, the student body and University officials;Planned and led business meetings with Council officers and chapter representatives;Coordinated and managed the completion of Council events.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Researched the European Union’s (EU) current foreign and security policy concerning piracy in the Horn of Africa – specifically focusing on civilian and military missions;Summarized research in papers explaining what the EU is currently doing to combat piracy and establish a rule of law and about the specific challenges facing the countries in the Horn of Africa;Attended and wrote briefs on policy forums that discussed the EU’s role in global security.

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