Research Staff Deputy Director Resume Example Arizona State Senate

RESEARCH STAFF DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Professional Profile

Analyst with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in research and legislative processes. Desires a challenging role as the Special Assistant to the Mayor.

Qualifications

Reports generation and analysis
Detail-oriented
Superb time management skills
Written/Verbal Communication

Relationship building
Critical thinking skills
Research and Analysis

Relevant Experience

Documentation

Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.
Created and updated research briefs posted online regarding popular legislative topics.

Process Improvement

Coordinated the creation of a procedures manual for interim committees.
Assessed organizational training needs.

Organization

Tracked the progress of 60 to 100 bills each legislative session.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower for intern orientation and staff training.

Experience

12/2012 to Current

Research Staff Deputy DirectorArizona State Senate － Phoenix, AZ

Proofread and edit reports and research publications.
Support large research projects.
Explain work processes to department personnel and managed the training of new staff.
Led meetings with department personnel to review training materials and proposed changes.
Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling and changes.
Deliver outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

12/2011 to Current

Senate Intern CoordinatorArizona State Senate － Phoenix, Arizona

Participate in interview panel and assist in selecting college students for 18 week internship.
Coordinate orientation and training for partisan and non-partisan Senate interns.
Work with universities regarding all aspects of the internship program, including coordinating performance evaluations, final paper requirements and field trips.

10/2006 to Current

Legislative Research AnalystArizona State Senate － Phoenix, Arizona

Work for all 30 Senators in a nonpartisan capacity.
Responsible for all bills assigned to the Committee on Public Safety and Human Services, including writing summaries, presenting and drafting amendments.
Train new staff on writing fact sheets and manage an intern every session.
Organize interim committees and Committee of Reference meetings.

05/2005 to 06/2005

Legislative Research AssistantArizona State Senate － Phoenix, Arizona

Assisted committee analysts: Judiciary, Family Services and Education.
Answered inquiries of Senators and their constituents.
Prepared and finalized summaries of enacted legislation.

01/2005 to 05/2005

Legislative Research InternArizona State Senate － Phoenix, Arizona

Responsible for writing and presenting information on proposed legislation assigned to the Committee on Judiciary.
Researched various issues.
Interacted with lobbyists from state agencies and the private sector.

Education

May 2006

Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyUniversity of Arizona － Tucson, ArizonaGPA: GPA: 3.79Psychology GPA: 3.79

Affiliations

Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars * Member, Golden Key International Honour Society * Member, Phi Beta Kappa * Member, Phi Kappa Phi

Skills

drafting, meetings, presenting, Public Safety

Additional Information

AWARDS: Spirit of Discovery Scholarship UA Achievement Scholarship Dean's List with Distinction, Fall 2004 Dean's List Honorable Mention Spring 2006, Spring 2005, Spring 2004, Fall 2003, Spring 2002, Fall 2001

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Arizona State Senate

School Attended

University of Arizona

Job Titles Held:

Research Staff Deputy Director
Senate Intern Coordinator
Legislative Research Analyst
Legislative Research Assistant
Legislative Research Intern

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Psychology

Research Staff Deputy Director Resume Example

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