A LICIA DIONNE STALLW ORTH
**** ****** ***** ***** *******, FL 32839 863-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Legislative Assistant
Florida House of Representatives, Orlando, FL Dec. 2012- Mar. 2014
Served as a liaison between the Representative and constituents
Performed research to gather and assemble information for drafting of bills, speeches, or special reports
Coordinated introduction of bills and tracked progress of pending legislation
Prepared and distributed press releases and newsletters
Advised Representative of issues and projects in the district that require d assistance through meetings held with
community groups and local authorities
Reviewed all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content
Organized town hall meetings and district events
Field Organizer
Organizing for America, Orlando, FL Aug. 2012- Nov. 2012
Recruited, managed, and trained over 100 volunteers to organize their communities and neighborhoods into teams
that register, persuade, and motivate voters
Developed regional organizing plans that reflect the needs and realities of Millennia, Conroy, and Oak Ridge
Identified and trained team leadership and supported them to hold phone banks, canvasses, house parties and other
activities to increase support for President Obama
Grew community presence by meeting pre-determined metrics and hosting community events
Virginia Regional Coordinator
Nov. 2011- Aug. 2012
A+ Ability Plus Tutoring Inc., Orlando, FL
Established rapport, credibility and maintained communication with the State of Virginia, district employees and
parents for yearly operational funding
Developed and monitored budgets up to $350K including that of employees, administration, student rewards, and
company philanthropic giving
Prepared periodic reports for management to track strategic goals and accomplishments
Completely overhauled project management system to create reliable reports and improve billing accuracy
K-2 Reading and Social Studies Teacher
Jan. 2011- Aug. 2011
Lakeside Academy, Belle Glade, FL
Taught K-2 reading and social studies in a rotational styled class setting
Created lesson plans to engage students in meaningful learning experiences while addressing the needs of all learners
through differentiated lessons
Assessed student outcomes with formative and summative assessments
Extended Day Teacher
Aug. 2007- Oct. 2009
E. L. Haynes Public Charter School, Washington, DC
Created and lead academically enriching and engaging activities
Maintained and prepared records of classroom progression according to the proposed framework
Assisted students with homework and provided tutoring support in math and literacy
Legal Assistant
May 2007 - Aug. 2007
Paige Law Firm, Belle Glade, FL
Produced information by transcribing, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics;
coordinating case preparation
Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing
pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
Education/Internships
Howard University, Washington, DC
B.A. in Communication & Culture, 2010
Intern, Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge, Washington, DC Aug. 2009- Jul. 2010
Served as a liaison for the Marcia L. Fudge offices and constituents ensuring everyone was kept abreast of current
issues and policy through media or press releases
Conducted legislative research and assisted in the drafting of legislation
Improved office processes by coordinating the intern program; trained interns on office processes and provided
performance feedback
Oversaw efficient constituent case management duties including referrals, and interaction with judicial systems and
educational agencies