Shanna L. Lawrie

acvjki@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

**** ****** *****, ***. ***

Temple Hill, MD 20748

Overview: A high energy, organized, proven multi-tasker, detail-oriented person that possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Not only am I a fast learner and problem solver, but I also excel at balancing competing demands in a fast-paced environment. I also pride myself on having above average standards and meeting all deadlines before its due date.

Experience

United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Washington, DC 07/2012 – 03/2015

Staff Assistant

Drafted report language for Committee Markup, including legislation to increase veterans’ access to health care.

Prepared materials for Committee hearings and markups, covering a range of issues from appropriations

to oversight.

Composed Congressional Record statements on behalf of the Chairman to honor fallen veterans.

Assisted legislative staff with research pertaining to oversight and legislation and special projects.

Served as an initial point of contact for the Committee to greet guests, answer calls, correspondence as

well as scheduling for the staff.

City of Perth Amboy; Government, Perth Amboy, NJ 07/2011 – 09/2011

Clerk Assistant

Coordinated and verified media and press personnel for the Mayor of Perth Amboy.

Created summer activities brochure for the Perth Amboy Recreation Program.

Archived public summer events and media announcements for the Perth Amboy Recreation Center.

New Jersey Democrats for Cory Booker, Woodbridge, NJ 2014

Campaign Staff

Successfully recruited 100 canvassers to canvass for Senator Cory Booker’s 2014 Senate campaign.

Coordinated staging location in Edison, NJ for volunteers to canvass for the 2014 elections.

Assembled staging locations for canvassers in three other areas to get out the vote (GOTV)

Education

Howard University, Washington, DC 10/2006 - 05/2011

Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science

Concentration: International Relations

Community Service

Everybody Wins, Brent Elementary: Mentor elementary students to promote reading.

St. Vincent De Paul Church, Washington DC: Volunteer time and deliver biblical passages.

America’s Promise, Howard University Chapter: Served as a role model to promote college attendance with inner-city youth.

YMCA Star’s Leadership Program: Used public speaking skills to do outreach with underprivileged minority.

Awards

Murray Center for Women in Technology Leadership: Award received by showing exemplary work in Science.(2003)

New Jersey Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps: 1st place in NJROTC Color Guard Commander Drill team.(2004)

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