Administrative Aide

Posted on: 2007-02-27

Melissa C. Marshall 9282 Ridgeline Dr. Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 (614) 906-9111 E-mail: [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time position that provides opportunity for growth EDUCATION THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Columbus, OH Bachelor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Political Science/Criminology, June 2006 SKILLS Analytical research and development of policy Data collection and analysis Meeting facilitation and event planning Public speaking and presentations Project Management WORK THE OHIO SENATE Columbus, OH EXPERIENCE Administrative Aide Senator Eric Fingerhut/Shirley Smith (July 2006- Current) • Facilitate in the development of legislation • Manage busy schedule of elected official • Resolve constituents legislative inquires, problems and local concerns • Educate the Senator on legislation in the General Assembly and current events in state government • Oversee office affairs including the organization of the Senator’s schedule and written correspondence with constituents and other government agencies • Supervise and distribute projects to office interns and page THE OHIO SENATE Columbus, OH Page for Senator Mark Mallory (June 2004- October 2005) • Assisted constituents with concerns, complaints, and injuries • Administered awards and letters of recommendation to constituents • Assembled and analyzed data for research projects • Investigated online newspapers for qualitative research purposes THE OHIO LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS Columbus, OH Legislative Intern (March 2004-September 2004) • Generated database of more than 200 elected officials • Developed workshops for yearly conference • Formulated ideas to get African American Youth to vote • Assisted in designing monthly news letter OTHER EMPLOYMENT Columbus, OH Safelite Auto Glass, Int’l Risk Consultant, Gadzooks Clothing (2000-2005) ACTIVITIES Educational Career Chair and Treasurer of the Criminology Organization Volunteer- Tutor youth at the Boys & Girls Club, St. Stephens Center Jelani Step Team- Assist in creating steps for team/participant; Gospel Choir REFERENCES Available upon request