TASHA NICOLE TRUSKOLASKI

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St. Paul, MN 55106 E mail: acepca@r.postjobfree.com

Experience:

Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) – Intergovernmental Relations (December 2010 present)

Staff the Metropolitan Energy Policy Coalition (MEPC). This Coalition is comprised of metro

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commissioners, Met Council members, and Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) members who work

on energy and environmental regulations impacting member entities. In this capacity, I work with state

agencies on rate cases and am involved in the Solar Rate Reform Group; possess a thorough understanding of

rulemaking and state and federal regulations.

Develop, compile and edit complex information and synthesize into simple memos. Provide research and

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background information on legislative issues relevant to county members. Interpret complex issues and make

it understandable and useful for counties. Responsible for ensuring documents created are concise and well

organized.

Prioritize county issues and convey key messages to legislators and legislative staff in a clear, concise manner.

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Attend agency and outside organization meetings and synthesize the meetings for members and staff.

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Responsible for relaying the county perspective at these meetings to ensure the county voice remains strong

and develop key messages for presentations to agencies and legislative committees.

Analyze legislation and statutes to convey the information to members in an understandable manner in a time

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constrained environment.

Graphics, Etc. – Project Coordinator (January 2012 – present)

Managed the development and mailing of over 1.3 million pieces of campaign literature for Senate and House

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candidates and current members during the 2012 election.

Collaborated with candidates to create an effective direct mail plan. Responsible for overseeing campaign

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literature from start to finish which required research, strong writing skills, organization and collaboration

with several partners.

Responsible for the development of key messages; worked with clients to tailor direct mail and door knock

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literature to the needs of their district including researching opposition candidates to effectively deliver a

strong statewide message.

Balanced multiple projects for 25+ candidates and consistently produced high quality work. Responsible for

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keeping candidate information confidential and ensuring campaign communications were in compliance with

Minnesota and Federal election laws.

Minnesota State Senate Senator Ann Lynch (Vice Chair, Health and Human Services Finance

Committee) Legislative Assistant (December 2009 – December 2010)

• Developed and planned legislative initiatives and monitored legislative developments within committees and

on the floor; tracked legislation for floor work, committee work, and work in the district.

Researched and responded to constituent inquiries, drafted constituent correspondence and helped

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constituents find appropriate solutions to problems through state and federal agencies.

• Conferred with agency staff, county officials and legislative staff on key pieces of legislation to determine

impact, support, and opposition.

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd., Minneapolis, MN Government Relations Intern

(June 2009 – August 2009)

• Researched federal and state regulations related to health care, the environment, and employment

certifications.

• Provided clear written explanations of complex issues through research briefs, communications and memos.

Minnesota State Senate Senator Linda Berglin (Chair, Health and Human Services Finance Committee)

Intern (2009 Legislative Session)

• Researched, wrote, and designed a bimonthly e newsletter; sent and maintained electronic distribution lists.

• Worked on numerous constituent problems with a focus on health care needs of constituents.

Majestic Transportation (January 2006 – December 2009)

Gained private sector experience in the management of a small business. Dealt directly with customers and

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employees to manage conflicts, billing, and create an environment for overall customer satisfaction.

Worked with employees and contractors to dispatch trucks across the country in car hauling. Managed DOT

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conflicts and ensured tax compliance.

EDUCATION

William Mitchell College of Law, (2010 – May 2014) – Juris Doctorate and Masters of Law

Focused studies on administrative law. Gained extensive experience reading and interpreting statutes as well

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as rules and regulations. Strong understanding of the administrative and rulemaking process.

Understands many of the processes in working with the PUC and federal regulatory agencies.

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Experience reading and interpreting rate case filings, FERC orders, and other statutes, rules and regulations

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related to energy and the environment.

Well rounded public policy and legal knowledge in a variety of areas including energy, the environment,

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health care, insurance, elections, and business administration.

College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN, (2006 2009) Deans List 2007 2009 – B.A. Political Science Pre Law

Focused my studies on the Federal and Minnesota legislative processes as well as several classes on the role

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of state agencies and rulemaking.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.

References upon Request

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