Dathie M. Washington
****Varina Chase Drive
Richmond, VA 23231
******@***.***
EXPERIENCE
PACKAGE HANDLER
UPS; Richmond, Virginia (October 2007 - Present)
. Sort and Scan packages for delivery and prepare for arrival of
aircraft
. Set up scanners for drivers in a timely manner
OFFICE MANAGER
George Allen for US Senate Campaign Headquarter, Richmond, VA (April 2011-
November 2012)
. Maintain office with a variety of administrative duties
. Process new hire with tax documents and insurance
. Purchased and maintained all office supplies and equipment
. Assisted with fundraising for campaign
. Monitored weekly reports for payment
. Maintain monthly report for staff expenses
CONSULTANT
University of Virginia Center for Politics (January 2009 - February 2010)
. Conducted independent research for the University Of Virginia
Center for Politics assembling background and identifying panelist for
12th annual Virginia Political History Project
. Co-produced a national television documentary on Civil Rights
. Recruited interviewees identified and assembled documentary materials
and assisted in interview process in localities around Virginia
. Assisted in writing news articles and press releases for
conference and documentary
. Managed and maintained all research data collected
. Identified locations and managed logistics for documentary
Premieres & Receptions
OFFICE MANAGER
Capital Results; Richmond, Virginia (January 2003 - August 2007)
. Managed administrative duties for busy public affairs company
. Assisted with grassroots campaigns
. Interacted with clients, setup meetings and conference calls
. Worked with partners and bookkeeping to assist with billing
. Purchased and maintained all office equipment and supplies
LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR
Troutman Sanders; Richmond, Virginia (September 1999 - December 2003)
. Served as central coordinator for lobbying team
. Tracked client legislation
. Monitored daily floor debates in House and Senate and attended
committee meetings during legislative session
. Registered lobbying team with Secretary of the Commonwealth's Office
. Compiled client legislative reports
. Maintained and kept all legislative materials current
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Virginia Resources Authority; Richmond, Virginia (November 1998 - August
1999)
. Supported the Executive Director in all administrative matters
. Prepared board members' material for monthly meeting
. Coordinated statewide Infrastructure Financing Conference for Local
Officials
. Managed onsite registration for conference
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO GOVERNOR GEORGE ALLEN - GOVERNOR'S COMMUNICATION
OFFICE
Office of the Governor; Richmond, Virginia (June 1995 - January 1998)
. Managed personnel, purchasing, logistical and administrative functions
with the Governor's Communications Office in accordance with Commonwealth
policies and procedures
. Designed and Maintained Governor's Office photograph database and
archives, cataloging, distributing and archiving over 25,000 prints and
negatives using Filemaker Pro Database
. Worked with Governor's Cabinet and staff to distribute press releases and
news articles
. Developed background information for media requests while building
professional relations between Capitol correspondents and the
Administration
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO GOVERNOR GEORGE ALLEN - OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Office of the Governor; Richmond, Virginia (January 1994 - June 1995)
. Coordinated special projects for various constituent groups across the
Commonwealth
. Organized, directed and tracked approximately 1,500 pieces of mail to
Cabinet Secretaries
. Coordinated and supervised office volunteer staff
. Resolved constituent concerns via direct meetings within the Governor's
Office
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SKILLS
. Excellent time management and crisis management skills, team-oriented and
resourceful
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, File Maker Pro Database
EDUCATION
. J Sargent Reynolds - Courses in Microsoft applications
. Henrico County Adult Education - General Studies