Project Director

Posted on: 2007-01-25

Katharine Pellecchia 2757 SOUTH GLEBE ROAD #102 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 222206 267-879-0492 [email protected] Education Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Master of Public Policy (M.P.P): December 2005 Auburn University Auburn, Alabama Bachelor of Arts (B.A): 2002 Major: Political Science Significant Coursework Data Analysis and Research Design Fall 2003 Analysis and Evaluation Spring 2004 Regression Analysis Fall 2004 Survey Research Spring 2005 Mass Media, Public Opinion and Public Policy Spring 2005 Advanced Multivariate Methods Fall 2005 Public Policy Advocacy Fall 2005 Professional Experience Public Opinion Strategies Alexandria, VA Feb 2006 – July 2006 As a Project Director I am responsible for managing and implementing all phases of survey research projects including field work, sampling, data processing, detailed analysis, report writing, and questionnaire design. Research projects consist of both political and public affairs subject matter. Regional Plan Association New Brunswick, NJ April 2005 – Sept 2005 Researched Local Aid Programs, created community outreach programs, crafted New Jersey Commuter polls and focus groups for the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Project. Work completed on this project was used in a Regional Plan Association publication, “Putting the Trust Back in the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund.” Melissa Brown Congressional Campaign Montgomery County, PA May 2004 – Nov 2004 At her campaign for Congress, worked as Scheduler at district headquarters. Responsible for maintaining running schedule and kept campaign staff and candidate apprised of daily responsibilities, commitments and changes to schedule. Successfully Orienting Students Auburn, AL Jan 2002 – Dec 2002 Orientation Counselor for transfer students, students with special needs and their parents at Auburn University. Major responsibilities included giving tours, giving speeches about the history and traditions at Auburn University and assisting with selection of courses. S.O.S. is a part of Camp War Eagle for incoming freshman and was recognized as a top orientation program in the Southeast. Character Counts Auburn, AL Sept 2000 – Dec 2002 Tutored at local elementary schools in Auburn, AL. Worked with underprivileged and at-risk children to assist in the improvement of math and reading skills. Used six pillars, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship, as basis for teaching the students. Basketball Recruiter Auburn, AL Oct 2000 – May 2000 Recruiter and Hostess for Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. As part of Dunkin Darlings organization, main responsibilities were assisting in recruiting of potential players, motivating both teams and advertising Auburn Basketball to campus and town. 2000 Republican National Convention Philadelphia, PA May 1999 – Aug 2000 Responsibilities at the Convention were extensive. Tasks for first summer included, assisting Press Secretary with press releases, worked at reception desk and assisted Convention Manager with a variety of tasks as needed. The main responsibility in the second summer was overseeing the placement of all electronic equipment on the convention floor, media suites, in media tents, and in the Victory tent. Internship with Congressman Jon Fox Montgomery County, PA Dec 1996 – Dec 1998 Volunteered at Congressman Fox’s district office. Assisted staff with secretarial work and constituency outreach and concerns. Activities/Organizations Member, Rutgers Association of Policy and Planning Students - Graduate Organization Jan 2005 – Dec 2005 Vice President of Programs, Alpha Xi Delta National Sorority Aug 2000 – Dec 2002 Member, Lambda Sigma National Honor Society April 2000 – Dec 2002 Recruitment Chair, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society March 2000 – Dec 2002 Member, College Republicans Aug 1999 – Dec 2002 Volunteer, Bob Riley’s Gubernatorial Campaign Fall 2002 Public Relations Member, University Programs Council Aug 1999 – Dec 2002 Member, Catholic Student Organization Aug 1999 – Dec 2002 Skills/Applications Windows based systems and programs, including: SPSS, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Word, Internet Research, Email References Available upon request.