PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-motivated public policy professional who takes an innovative approach to gathering and interpreting data to accomplish goals and objectives; developing plans, solutions, strategies, policies, and procedures to address efficiency and effectiveness; and enhancing communication to the public, elected officials, and internal staff. Over eight years of experience in communication, public policy, and administration, which includes experience in a variety of non-profit and governmental organizations.
EXPERIENCE
Miscellaneous Technical Assistant
Oct. 2016 - Present
City of Bloomington, Illinois - Bloomington, Illinois
Support the Director of Public Works, Office Manager, other Public Works supervisors and others, as assigned, primarily on writing and research tasks but also on a variety of other tasks.
Notable Accomplishments:
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Researched and analyzed data in order to implement fee adjustments for storm water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste enterprise funds, ensuring stable funding for services and infrastructure
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Recommended and implemented a departmental council memo review process to ensure consistency, completeness, and comprehensiveness
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Administered and coordinated the implementation of a Brick Streets Master Plan to preserve brick streets throughout the city, which resulted in the adoption of the plan and associated policies
Legislative Staff Intern
Dec. 2016 - April 2017
Illinois General Assembly - Springfield, Illinois
Summarize and analyze bills and budgets for members of two legislative committees and two appropriations committees in the Illinois General Assembly
Notable Accomplishments:
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Successfully provided in-depth information on hundreds of proposed bills by researching existing statutes, contacting lobbyists and government agencies, and reading relevant news articles
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Wrote a resolution to recognize high school students for winning a championship, which was adopted by the Illinois General Assembly
News Reporter / Announcer
Sept. 2014 - Oct. 2016
WGLT FM - Normal, Illinois
Provide complete, accurate, and compelling coverage of hard news and feature news stories, including Bloomington and Normal council meetings
Notable Accomplishments:
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Earned repeated commendations for excellence in writing, reporting, photojournalism, audio production, and on-air broadcasting
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Implemented live social media coverage during events such as political candidate forums, resulting in record numbers of impressions
News Producer / Radio Host
Sept. 2012 - Feb. 2015
WAZU FM - East Peoria, Illinois
Fulfill multi-faceted duties including writing for radio and the web, hosting and producing a daily radio show and two weekly radio shows, and creating graphics
Key Skills
Technical Writing
Media Writing
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Communication
Oral Presentation
Visual Presentation
Social Media
Photography
Web Design
Content Management
Graphic Design
Affiliations
American Public Works Association, Illinois Chapter
American Water Works Association, Illinois Section
Community Associations Institute, Illinois Chapter
Employee Activity Committee, City of Bloomington
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
May 2016
Illinois State University - Normal, Illinois
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Public Policy, Research Methods, Public Administration
Minor: Mass Media