Years Experience Assistant
Resume:
Abigail Bryduck
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
Cell: 952-***-****
E-mail: *****.*******@*****.***
Professional Profile:
Ten years experience working across disciplines to coordinate and
accomplish business, public sector, and political objectives. Combines
professionalism, leadership, and diligence to achieve goals, and
effectively communicate with many groups. Demonstrated ability to
successfully undertake multiple projects simultaneously and complete
assignments under tight deadlines.
Professional Experience:
Legislative Committee Administrator, Transportation Finance and Policy
Divisions
MN State House of Representatives . St. Paul, Minnesota . 12/2006 to 1/2011
. Coordinated legislative hearings on Transportation Finance/Policy and
Veterans' Issues. Acted as committee liaison and representative for
Chairmen to governmental agencies, advocacy groups, and other
Legislators. Handled confidential information.
. Worked with staff, legislators and advocacy groups to set Transportation
and Transit budget and policy initiatives for the State of Minnesota.
. Coordinated research requests and projects, kept Members and staff
informed of relevant state and federal policy developments.
. Prepared and administered committee budgets, organized travel for
committee members.
. Provided administrative assistance to 3 committee Chairmen, managed
committee staff responsibilities.
. Administered communications and marketing for Representatives and
legislative initiatives.
Legislative Campaign Organizer
DFL House Caucus ( Minnetonka, Minnesota ( 6/2006 to 11/2006
. Worked independently to recruit and manage volunteers for two successful
State House and Senate races in the West Metro.
. Devised grassroots campaign Field Plan using state demographics and
political strategy and followed through to a successful conclusion.
Administered communications and marketing for campaigns.
. Coordinated efforts between individual House and Senate campaigns, Senate
District officers, and Democratic National Committee.
Lobbying Assistant
Capitol Hill Associates . St. Paul, Minnesota . 12/2004 to 6/2006
. Monitored, tracked, and documented health care and pharmaceutical
industry legislation at the Minnesota Senate and House of
Representatives. Followed bills through the legislative process and
reported on their status.
. Audited and reported on committee meetings and floor sessions on a daily
basis. Covered issues that were sometimes complex, and then wrote
detailed reports in a manner that everyone could easily understand.
. Provided client correspondence on legislation that would directly impact
their businesses. Alerted and scheduled clients when bills would be heard
in committees so they could provide testimony.
Campaign Organizer
Kerry-Edwards Presidential Campaign . Duluth, Minnesota . 7/2004 to 11/2004
. Served as Duluth Field Officer and College Liaison for the Democratic
National Committee during the 2004 presidential campaign. Organized
campus and precinct canvassing, literature drops, and phone bank efforts
throughout the entire state.
. Worked with officials at the University of Minnesota and other
universities and colleges to gain legal permission to hold campus events.
Planned the events, arranged speakers, and registered voters. Set a new
campus voting record.
U.S. Commercial Service Intern
United States Consulate . Florence, Italy . 6/2002 to 11/2002
. Organized trade events to promote American exports in Italy. Publicized
the events to the Italian commercial sector. Helped American companies
find new markets for their products.
. Established and maintained correspondence with participating companies in
both English and Italian. Translated communications between businesses.
Performed office duties.
Legal Intern
Indian Legal Assistance Program . Duluth, Minnesota . 11/1998 to 5/1999
Center against Sexual and Domestic Abuse . Superior, Wisconsin . 5/1997 to
9/1997
. Conducted legal research and provided information to clients. Represented
the Indian Legal Assistance Program for Career Day programs at junior
high schools on Indian reservations.
. Assisted with scheduling, research, and serving subpoenas.
. Provided in-court advocacy and attended pre-hearing conferences on behalf
of victims of abuse. Observed court procedures and helped clients prepare
for hearings. Provided support and resources to help victims find
housing, jobs, and child care assistance.
Education:
Master of Business Administration (MBA). Aug 2010
Specialization in International Business.
Kaplan University
Master of Arts, Political Science. TransAtlantic Masters Program. Nov
2002. Specialization in International Politics.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and
Universita' degli Studi di Siena, Italy.
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Family and the Law. June 1999.
Minor: Philosophy. Graduated Cum Laude. Dean's Scholar.
University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office Applications including Word, Power Point, Excel,
Outlook, Publisher.
Languages:
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Scholastic Base
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