Manager Training
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PATRICIA A. GROVES, JD, MSPS
P.O. Box ******
West Hartford, Connecticut 06127
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To acquire a challenging position in Government Affairs, Legal
or Political environments, where my past achievements, experience,
education and my strong capabilities will be most fully utilized and
advanced
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS . 15 Years experience in Government Affairs, Legal and
Political environments
. Supervisory/Training responsibilities
. Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law
Master of Science in Political Science from Suffolk University
. Experienced in specialized areas of:
* Healthcare Law * Legislative Affairs
* Political Campaigns * Research and Writing
* Grassroots Organizing * Budget Development
. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written,
presentation)
. Works well independently or as a "team player"
. Effective organizational abilities; detail-oriented
. Demonstrated research and analytical/problem-solving skills
EXPERIENCE
2009-Present CSEA SEIU Local 2001, Hartford, Connecticut
Labor organization representing 23,000 active and retired members
Political Education Director
- Educate and mobilize membership to achieve legislative goals of
the Union.
- Serve as an advocate for Members with elected officials,their staff
and governmental department administrators
- Maintain records, information and report all relevant information
on a timely basis to the President and/or Executive Director
2002 to 2004 SPECTOR, ROSEMAN & KODROFF, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Contract Attorney-Massachusetts
- Specialized in complex class action litigation, including
securities law, antitrust, contracts and commercial claims
- Cases focused on healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
- Tracked progress of criminal cases
- Participated and supervised document reviews; attended trials;
reviewed transcripts; drafted memoranda
2000 to 2001 MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT, Boston, Massachusetts:
Program Coordinator-Judicial Institute
- Developed and implemented programs for all statewide Trial
Court employees (litigation, drug/alcohol awareness, domestic violence,
diversity, probono)
- Researched sites for professional development training &
educational programs
Solicited bid proposals, contract specifications and other responsibilities
as directed by the Director of Judicial Education
1998 MASS. VOTERS FOR CLEAN ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN, Boston, MA:
Finance Director-ballot initiative for campaign finance reform
- Oversaw all aspects of fundraising initiative, including:
. budget development & admin. . recruiting/training
volunteers
. special events (10-200 attendees) . advertising
(direct mail)
- Member of Host Committee (invitations, food, entertainment)
- Worked closely with Catering Manager, printers, media
(newspapers)
Raised over $1.2 million
1997 BRIAN HICKEY ASSOCIATES, Boston, Massachusetts:
Legislative Agent
- Provided governmental relation services for clients by
attending hearings
- Identified, tracked and monitored legislative and regulatory
matters
1996 to 1997 ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF MASSACHUSETTS, Boston,
Massachusetts:
Legislative Associate
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda
- Tracked legislative and regulatory matters regarding
environmental, healthcare, insurance and worker's compensation
- Attended hearings and participated in the budget process
1996 STATE REPRESENTATIVE OF MASSACHUSETTS CAMPAIGN:
Campaign Manager-State Representative Charles A. Murphy - 23rd
Middlesex Dist.
- Represented Representative Murphy in public and private affairs
- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers
- Planned and implemented fundraising events
- Wrote letters used in direct mail solicitations
- Researched issues for constituents (economic development,
environmental, safety)
1995 to 1996 ROCHE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Natick, Massachusetts:
Governmental Affairs Consultant
- Identified, tracked and lobbied on legislative and regulatory
matters
- Drafted legislation and performed grassroots constituency
organization
- Wrote legal documents; researched asset recovery projects;
performed title exams
EDUCATION MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW, Andover, Massachusetts:
Juris Doctor; May, 1998
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts:
Master of Science in Political Science; May, 1995
*President, Pre-Law Society
*Legislative research for welfare reform
*Cross Country Team, Coach (6 yrs.)
*Honor Society and Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; May, 1992
* Paralegal Certification, A.B.A.
* Archer Fellows Honors Program for "highly-motivated,
academically-promising students"
* Study Abroad: Oxford University, Westminster College, England
(Jan.-June '92)
TRAINING & THE GRANT INSTITUTE, Los Angeles CA:
SEMINARS * Professional Grant Proposal Writing, Boston, MA (Sept.,
2004)
EMILY'S LIST, Washington, D.C.:
* Campaign Management Training (Oct., 1999)
COMPUTER SKILLS
PC compatibles, Macintosh, Windows, Microsoft Office,
Westlaw.com, LexisNexis.com, Summation Blaze,
Instatrac Legislative Systems
CERTIFICATION Grantwriter-The Grant Institute, CA
AFFILIATIONS Member-Massachusetts Bar Association
Member-Connecticut Bar Association
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