Assistant Manager

Caitlin Alexander

**** * *** *** ******, CA *****

Cell: 818-***-****

*******.*.*********@*****.***

Profile

A charismatic recent graduate with both experience and a bachelor’s degree in Community

Development. Enjoys working in a team and is seeking leadership opportunities. Able to analyze

and compile information and prepare reports while maintaining a friendly and productive work

environment.

Education

Bachelors, Community Development from Portland State University- Portland, OR

Relevant Courses: Leadership for Change

Year-long Community Development Multicultural Communication

Colloquium Interpersonal Communication

Urban Research Methods Spanish

Environmental Grant Writing

Key Skills

Include event planning and management, database creation and administration, compile research

and write reports. Well versed in Microsoft programs.

Related Experience

Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Consultant 2008-2010

Association

Worked on a committee under the direction of the President of Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood

Association to research ways for the area to become a dynamic community force that can enrich

a sense of community, create some economic stability by encouraging retail growth, and creating

a welcoming area that celebrates the diversity of this unique Portland neighborhood.

Highlights:

Created a project plan spanning six months

Surveyed neighborhood businesses

Interviewed residents

Wrote a manual including case studies, research and suggestions to guide the neighborhood

association and the community through the creation of a multicultural district.

Hosted a community event in an effort to connect residents and start a conversation about

improving the neighborhood.

Created an inclusive way to bring this diverse neighborhood together in a way that all

stakeholders benefit

Worked in a group environment with multiple agencies

Facilitated group meetings including setting agendas, writing minutes and group reports

Arcadia First Executive Assistant June 2006- August 2008

Supported Executive Board and various consultants in their pursuit to halt a retail development

that residents believed would have been detrimental to the City.

Highlights:

Event planning provided direct contact with public

Helped translate a four volume Environmental Impact Report, including architectural

renderings and plans, into language and a format that residents could easily understand

Became intimately familiar with the California planning and approval process

Daily research and distribution of supporting materials to Board and consultants to help them

make informed decisions

Steven Ly, Rosemead Mayor Pro-Tem Political Consultant Assistant 2010-2011

And Sandra Armenta, Rosemead City

Council

Highlights:

Database management

Event planning and set-up

Obtaining donations

Teresa Hernandez for Congress, 32nd Campaign Manager Assistant 2009

District

And Javaheri for Montebello City Council

Worked with campaign managers to set up a welcoming and productive field office.

Highlights:

Coordinated phone banking

Organized volunteers

Created an efficient system for managers to receive information from phone bankers and

canvassers

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