Executive Assistant
Resume:
Andrea Orszag
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
February 9, 2021
Ms. Monique Williams and/or Hiring Manager
Monique Inc., and The Engagement Group
***** ******* ****., Suite 248
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Dear Ms. Williams and Hiring Manager:
I wish to express my highest level of interest and enthusiasm in applying for the Executive Assistant position at Monique Inc., and The Engagement Group in Cleveland. I have come to know Ms. Monique Williams as a pioneer in the business consulting industry specifically with regard to lifting up disenfranchised communities and marginalized people. I read with admiration Ms. Williams’s story on the About pages of The Engagement Group and the Monique Inc. websites, and I fully believe in her mission. It would be my privilege to support Ms. Williams and her clients, and advance the company’s goals in achieving its fantastic mission. I anticipate professional growth and excitement working in such an inspiring organization.
My first semester of college my mother and I left my abusive father and moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Kent, Ohio. Up until that point I had not known what it was like to live without money. I worked throughout college, and my college tuition was paid for through scholarships and my mother’s incredible budgeting skills. My final semester at Kent State University was spent in Washington D.C., in the Washington Program in National Issues (WPNI). I was an intern at The Larrison Group, a political consulting firm. During this time, I gained skills in government relations, through event coordinating and fundraising for political campaigns. I handled confidential and time sensitive materials with the utmost discretion and supported the implementation of strategic action plans. Following the internship, I was hired in Washington as a lobbyist for the Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington, a bipartisan health lobbying firm. I was the youngest lobbyist, and one of the few women in the male-dominated field. During this time, I acquired skills in communicating complicated legislative concepts between multiple parties, keeping track of documentation, assisted with patient advocacy and worked closely with the president of the Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington. My work involved scheduling complicated meetings and events, interacting and managing relationships with congressional staff, members of the House of Representatives, Senators, and leaders at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control to ensure the passing of proposed legislation.
I believe my previous work experiences have prepared me to meet the challenges of the varying executive support and administrative responsibilities required of the position. I bring sound judgment, critical thinking, detail-orientation, time management, and a strong work ethic. I am comfortable working in fast-paced environments, embracing new technologies and strengthening teams of people. I would be pleased to provide additional information or clarification about my background.
I welcome the opportunity to learn more about Monique Inc. and The Engagement Group. The best way to reach me is by cell phone at 202-***-**** or email at adj1w5@r.postjobfree.com. Many thanks for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Andrea Orszag
Andrea Orszag
16909 Truax Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Cell: 202-***-**** Email: adj1w5@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Reliable multitasker with hands-on experience in coordinating, office administration, and interpersonal relations. I am a resourceful leader and team player who achieves goals through adaptive learning and thorough understanding of:
● Interpersonal communication/Professional
relationship development
● Project management/Strategic thinking
● Time management
● Executive support
● Planning and coordinating events/scheduling
● Office management
● Analyzing, technical writing,
problem-solving
● Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook
● Data Entry/Database maintenance
● Managing travel arrangements
● Customer service/client care
● Social media marketing
● Salesforce and Aristotle
● English, Hungarian, and French language
fluency
EDUCATION
Kent State University, Main Campus, Kent, Ohio Graduated May 12, 2018 Bachelor of Arts, International Relations - Minors in Political Science and French
● Dean’s List 6 semesters
● President’s List & Honors Program for 3 years
● Magna Cum Laude with 3.9 GPA
● Completed the Washington Program in National Issues, a competitive academic/internship program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Lobbied in Congress on behalf of two patient organizations and two professional societies, and was recognized for seamless execution of client projects which resulted in gaining congressional support and allocated funding for key issues, and in passing breakthrough legislation for lung health.
Responsibilities:
■ Scheduling for and leading multiple teams of 4-7 constituent advocates to meetings with members of Congress (30-100 people total).
■ Explaining health policy concerns and making requests to congressional staff
■ Preparing materials and conducting advocacy presentations
■ Submitting language and budget requests to relevant Congressional committees
■ Researching and analyzing legislation and writing memos
■ Scheduling events and managing an office calendar of events
■ Juggling priority projects and coaching interns
■ Effectively communicating with client organizations and handling confidential information
● Assisted with writing legislative agendas, interacting with members of Congress and lobbyists, data entry, special projects, event coordinating and staffing, and donor research.
● Managed a budget and organized fundraising activities for an on-campus event highlighting Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and their experiences, which connected students passionate about service to recruiters and mentors.
WORK HISTORY
Data Entry Temp Area Temps (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) January - February 2021 Owner/Brand Developer LELQI, LLC (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) July 2019 - October 2020 Legislative Associate Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington (D.C.) June 2018 - June 2019 Intern The Larrison Group, LLC (Washington, D.C.) January - April 2018 Shift Leader RadioShack (Ravenna, Ohio) September 2016 - May 2017 Event Coordinator Intern Peace Corps (Kent, Ohio) January – April 2016
REFERENCES
Richard Robyn, PhD
Professor and former Director of the Washington Program in National Issues Kent State University
Department of Political Science
302 Bowman Hall, Kent OH 44240
Tel: 330-***-****
Email: adj1w5@r.postjobfree.com
Anthony Glynias
National Services Technician
Storopack, Inc.
Tel: 440-***-****
Email: adj1w5@r.postjobfree.com
Joshua Lewis
Doctoral Student, Medical Sociology
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Tel: 979-***-****
Email: adj1w5@r.postjobfree.com
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