Legislative Associate, State Budget & Fiscal Affairs

JAMES DAVID LOGAN

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslogan11/ Education

BA in Political Science & BA in Global Studies – Summa Cum Laude 2017 - 2020 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA: 4.0

• Dean’s List – 6 semesters

o Notable Courses: Public Policy Development, Microeconomics, Int’l Relations, & Political Statistics Focus in European Affairs Jan – May 2018

International Studies Institute, Florence, Italy GPA: 4.0 o Notable Courses: European Union, Italian Language, Art History Experience

Legislative Associate, State Budgets & Fiscal Affairs – Stateside Associates 2020-Present Arlington, Virginia

o Analyzing, monitoring, and developing summary reports on all U.S. State and Territory fiscal budgets. o Exceeding clients’ legislative and government affairs consulting request expectations, typically consisting of in- depth outlook on specific legislation, legislators, or committees. o Strong understanding on major policy fields including data privacy, healthcare, education, tax policy, and other high-interest, complex legislative issues.

o Monitoring state deficits and revenue shortfalls as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Detailing data reports that depict the big picture, diving deep into trends and formulating political outlook through data. o Client tailored highly detailed policy report through condensing thousands of pages of state policy, analyzing legislation for client issues and identifying each relevant policy provision as it relates to the clients’ business. o Strong team strategy skills, being hand-picked as the first hire in the development of the new State Budgets team. Legislative Research Intern – Arizona House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations 2019 Phoenix, Arizona

o Testified in live committees and caucuses on legislation that I researched regarding state agency funding and answered any questions the Representatives had.

o Assisted in drafting a summary of the General Appropriation Act and drafted various legislative amendments, which were distributed to all legislators and is posted on the Arizona House website. o Conducted research on legislation regarding state finance and appropriations to state agencies. o Summarized legislative information gathered through extensive research into clear and concise bill summaries which were then distributed to the legislators and constituents. o Assisted with the state budget process through bill tracking, research, and attending closed-door meetings with fiscal experts and state leaders.

Office Assistant – Office of the Senior Vice President, Arizona State University 2018-2020 Tempe, Arizona

o Assisted in in-depth policy research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the ramifications on education. o Gained vital Microsoft Office skills through the creation of Excel spreadsheets as well as full proficiency in all Google Applications, PeopleSoft, and Adobe Suite products. o Managed administrative and supportive tasks such: as calendar and appointment management, meeting scheduling, and reimbursement.

o Gained strong familiarity with the community outreach processor and outreach techniques that are applicable and successful.

Accomplishments & Skills

• Political Acumen & Legislative Process Knowledge

• Developed slide decks to be presented to major

trade associations.

• Natural curiosity and endless desire to learn

• Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Society Member (Delta Theta Chapter) – 2 Years

• Data Entry Volunteer (Bike Works) – 4 Months

• President & Captain, ASU Club Soccer – 2 years

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