Franklin/Hampshire/Hampden District Office, Holyoke, MA
Economic Development Aide, 1994-1997
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Managed the identification, prioritization, and federal funding of economic development and infrastructure projects in Franklin and Hampshire County and served as the Congressman's district-wide coordinator for economic development.
- Liaison to municipal leaders, local and regional planning authorities, community development corporations, chambers of commerce, regional employment boards, and other western Massachusetts economic development organizations.
- Assisted individuals, businesses, organizations, and municipalities on matters including grant support, tax casework, funding research, and legislative and regulatory concerns.
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Special Assistant, 1993
- Served on the transition team of a newly elected Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, providing administrative and legislative support.
- Assisted with the set-up and organization of offices in Washington, D.C. and Portsmouth, Ohio, establishing systems for correspondence and casework management and conducting staff training.
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Legislative Assistant, 1991-1993
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Managed legislative issues including civil rights, crime bill, gun control, S&L fraud, and other House Judiciary Committee policy areas.
- Developed and tracked legislation; staffed committee hearings; wrote speeches, briefing materials, district newsletters, and constituent correspondence.
Congressman Doug Walgren (D-PA)
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
Legislative Assistant, 1990-1991
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Managed agriculture, housing, social security, and health and human service issues, as well as the Congressman's agenda on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
- Coordinated the constituent mail response and issue outreach systems.