Professional Staff Member at House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Professional Staff Member at House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Legislative and government relations professional living in Alexandria, VA. Broad experience in legislative research, media relations and writing/editing. Self-motivated and capable of working independently, in team settings, and as leader of a team. Interested in legislative research, oversight and investigations, and domestic policy. Areas of oversight include US Census, federal procurement including Defense, federal property management and disposal, identification document security, and others.
Writing, copy editing, legislative and independent research, media relations
(Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)
January 2009 — Present (7 months)
- Perform research on legislation and legislative issues pending before the committee
- Review drafts of bills and amendments
- Meet with representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector to discuss issues and concerns
- Brief members of Congress and staff on legislative issues
(Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)
January 2008 — January 2009 (1 year 1 month)
- Performed research on legislative and oversight issues pending before the subcommittee
- Met with representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector to discuss issues and concerns
- Briefed members of Congress
- Organized subcommittee hearings
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
August 2007 — January 2008 (6 months)
- Tracked clips, maintained record of 10-30 relevant news clips daily
- Researched regulatory issues
- Performed support tasks
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
February 2004 — November 2006 (2 years 10 months)
— The Harvard Crimson is Harvard University’s independent, student-operated newspaper, published Monday through Friday
Associate Photography Chair, Weekend
February 2006-November 2006
- Directed a team of photographers to cover newsworthy events on campus and in the Cambridge/Boston area three days each week
- Trained approximately 30 new photographers in camera use, photojournalism, and production methods
- Edited and produced photographs and graphics for Monday newspaper
Photography Junior Executive
February 2004-February 2006
- Covered newsworthy events on campus and in Cambridge/Boston area
- Photographed many of Harvard University's 41 varsity sports
- Assisted with production and editing of photographs and graphics
News Editor, City Team Desk
February 2005 – January 2006
- Reported on Cambridge city politics and federal relations with Harvard University
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
April 2006 — July 2006 (4 months)
— Let’s Go Publications is a student-operated company that produces a series of budget travel guides for young adults; the series is available at bookstores nationwide
- Researched a route over 3,000 miles in length for the guide “Let’s Go Roadtripping USA, Second Edition” (St. Martin’s Press, 2007)
- Rated accommodations, restaurants, museums, entertainment, and provided other travel information during a 54-day solo drive from Atlantic City, NJ to San Francisco, CA
- Wrote and updated over 100 pages of copy
- Updated 12 city maps
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Legislative Office industry)
June 2005 — August 2005 (3 months)
- Compiled constituent letters, researched and wrote responses on a wide range of topics
- Attended congressional hearings, prepared memos
- Researched and wrote issue reports on legislation and district projects
- Worked with Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretary on press releases; assisted with media relations
B.A. , Government , 2003 — 2007
Focused studies on American politics, with coursework in electoral politics and education policy
Graduated with citation in Spanish Language
Received Dunster House Shield award for contributions to House life
Writing, digital photography, gourmet cooking, beer brewing,
Dunster House Shield award for contributions to House life, 2007
Harvard Book Award, 2002