Nina Mazanashvili

Los Ángeles, California

Mobile: 619-***-****

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Summary

Experienced Research Assistant in public policy issues with a track record of supporting teams in both business and personal capacities using multiple tools including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Skilled in Research, Data Analysis, Legal affairs organization, and time management; Proven ability to multitask; Detail-oriented and resourceful at completing projects. Strong analytical, technical, researching, and analyzing skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to comply with/provide strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and business ethics. Strong sense of individual responsibility, always focused on providing 100% accuracy/completion on any project worked on. Care deeply about being a part of building an inclusive, supportive, and diverse team environment. Strong information technology professional with a Master of Public Administration from Pace University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Law Department of NYC New York, NY May 2021- May 2023

Legal Researcher

●Worked on research cases assigned by attorneys, conducting legal research in the Law Department and DOT database systems. Attended and participated in Department meetings, events, and panels.

Pace University New York, NY January 2021-November 2022

Research Assistant

●Assisted the professor in different research projects; Conducted policy research, collected and analyzed data, and then examined and developed thoughtful policy analyses on a wide variety of issues. Designed surveys; Performed ad hoc research related to current projects.

Immigration Law Offices of Jan H. Brown PC New York, NY February 2018 – March 2021

Legal Assistant

●Identified, advised on, and helped to practically resolve legal and business issues.

●Created and maintained relationships with clients and served as the singular point of contact.

●Contributed to the development of firm processes to simplify work, standardize procedures,

and help the team operate more efficiently and effectively.

Branch of Eptisa Servicios de Ingenieria S.L. Tbilisi, Georgia May 2015 – July 2017

Project Coordinator

●Develop and facilitate training for public administrators on strategies to strengthen the institutional capacity of Georgian local self-governments to foster project development capabilities of residents using Project Cycle Management Software

●Planned and organized daily and weekly team meetings to coordinate project logistics and the progress of training.

●Provided translation services between the trainers and session participants to better understand the course materials.

EDUCATION

Middlebury Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA. July 2018

Certificate in Peace Building/Conflict/Resolution/Management

Pace University, Dyson College of Arts & Sciences New York, NY

Master of Public Administration (MPA) GPA: 3.85 December 2022

The Technical University of Georgia Tbilisi, Georgia March 2007

Master’s degree in social sciences GPA: 4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Fundamental Diplomatic Skills, Caucasus Academy of Diplomatic Studies Tbilisi, Georgia June 2017

International Relations and National Security, GIPA Tbilisi, Georgia July 2008

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & PAPERS

CEP Conference Civic Education Project Tbilisi, Georgia May 2006

●Presented paper on “Education and Employment of Civil Servants.”

71st Scientific Conference, the Technical University of Georgia Tbilisi, Georgia June 2004

●Conducted oral paper presentation on “Women Leadership Issues.”

NECOPA- Northeast Conference on Public Administration New York; NY November 2022 Presented Paper-Homeless Youths in New York

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Rotary Club Tbilisi Academia, Secretary May 2015 -June 2018

ICMA, President of ICMA student chapter May 2021-June 2022

PI Alpha Alpha Honor Member April 2022

Tony Cappuccino Award for Excellence and Professional Service April 2023

SKILLS

Technical: Windows 2000, XP Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook/Outlook Express); QuickBooks; Docket Wise; Legal Research Tools: Law Manager; Geographic Online Address; (GOAT); City Wide Performance Reporting; (Analytics); Agency Response Tracking System (ARTS) NYC Man/ Big Apple Map (BAM)

Languages: Georgian (Native) English (Fluent) Russian (Fluent) Spanish (Intermediate)

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