Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Currently between roles and maintaining part-time work while I search for new opportunities in Office Operations, Administrative Assistantce.
Legislative Responsibilities Research and prepare briefing materials on a weekly basis for the Congresswoman and senior staff to provide updates and thorough background on policy developments in the areas of green energy and climate change. Draft constituent letters, amendments, appropriations requests, and bills related to climate change, energy, natural disasters, and LGBTQ issues. Take meetings on a weekly basis with stake holders, constituents, and national advocates to remain apprised of important policy developments in relevant issue areas. Participated in two staff delegation trips to build field knowledge of the agricultural and urban production and consumption of biofuels and other alternative energy sources. Collaborate with Congresswoman’s tax counsel to thoughtfully advance key priorities for green energy tax credits and other climate-related legislation before the Ways & Means Committee. Strategize with press staff to compile talking points for member speaking engagements and interviews pertaining to assigned issue areas. Administrative Responsibilities Manage members’ day-to-day schedule and travel arrangements. Work closely with member and chief of staff to build daily itinerary according to key priorities and interests. Produce daily briefing materials for the Congresswoman to provide detailed overview of meetings and events on calendar and keep her apprised of current events. Sort, vet, and respond to member’s invitations and meeting requests. Oversee day-to-day logistical operations of the office.
Draft constituent correspondence and speak to constituents on the phone. Sort incoming mail to the appropriate staff through Constituent Relationship Management tool (Fireside). Attend briefings on Capitol Hill and draft memos to inform staffers on policy-related developments. Train incoming interns on daily office responsibilities
Managed day-to-day operations of all social media accounts, posting hourly on Twitter and once or twice daily on Facebook and LinkedIn. Wrote, edited, and published 1 to 2 quarterly press releases to the Points of Light website to inform key stakeholders about campaign and organizational developments. Collaborated with senior communications staff to develop key marketing and campaign messaging. Compiled daily press clip reports using Meltwater and Cision.
Performed metrics to measure the effectiveness of press releases and social media campaigns. Researched stories pertaining to company objectives to be posted on company social media pages.Edited blog posts to be released on corporate website. Updated affiliate social media lists to allow effective media strategies.
Provided diligent and proactive care to students in 1st through 8th grades. Filled in for middle and high school teachers on an as needed basis to keep their classes on track in their absence.