Legislative Assistant
CurrentIdentified, evaluated and developed solutions to remove roadblocks to change. • Assisted office administration by answering phones, returning email messages and creating distribution lists.• Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.• Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.• Devised legislative plans and drafted plans into legislative form. • Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.• Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for the legislator • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations. • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients. • Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.• Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for the legislative office • Provided key administrative assistance to the legislative office• Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on the Representative's objectives, vision, legislative strategy, opposition and partner organization goals • Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source
