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SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ADVISOR
Professional Summary
Experienced and motivated Policy professional with strong organizational, research, relationship-building and project management capabilities. Strong editing and proofreading skills. A 2016 graduate of Leadership Duluth. I have worked with numerous regional nonprofits as both a volunteer and employee. I am currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. I am deeply passionate about social justice issues. 
Skills
  • Project management
  • Policy development
  • Compliance tracking
  • Regulatory and legislative tracking
  • Demonstrated organizational/planning skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team leadership

Work History
Company NameSenior Public Policy Advisor | City, State | August 2008 - Current
  • Develop and analyze policy issues
  • Follow legislative issues pertinent to the Company
  • Manage and lead project teams through Minnesota Public Utilities Commission filing process
  • Responsible for maintaining consistent and accurate messaging
  • Responsible for proper documentation in compliance with department policy
  • Coordinated successful American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant applications totaling over $1.5 million 
  • Assistant Treasurer of the ALLETE Political Action Committee
  • Treasurer of the Minnesota Power Political Action Committee
Company NameSheila's Place/Transitional Housing Advocate | City, State | April 2007 - August 2008
  • Responsible for the operation of the Sheila's Place supportive housing program
  • Assist families with housing issues and barriers
  • Data compiling and report completion for operational grants
  • Submittal of grant applications 

Company NameShelter Advocate | City, State | June 2004 - April 2007
  • Conduct intakes and exits
  • Assist families with community resources and agencies
  • Advocate for women and children in crisis
  • Maintain documentation and monthly statistics
  • Refine conflict resolution skills 
Company NameTrue North Americorps volunteer | City, State | August 2006 - September 2007
  • Assist programming in the Girl Power!, Mentor Duluth and Five Points tutoring programs 
  • Coordinate academic and enrichment activities
  • Coordinate and deliver after-school and summer programming


Education
Bachelor of ArtsEnglish University of Wisconsin - Superior City, State | December 2005

Major: English

Minor: Women's Studies 

Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector University of Minnesota - Duluth City, State | 2007
Affiliations
Current participant of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Duluth program. Member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. Current participant of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Duluth program. Member of the Board of Directors for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc.
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School Attended

  • University of Wisconsin - Superior
  • University of Minnesota - Duluth

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Public Policy Advisor
  • Sheila's Place/Transitional Housing Advocate
  • Shelter Advocate
  • True North Americorps volunteer

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts English
    Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector

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