Intern Assistant

MOLLY M. CLIFFORD

Washington, DC ***** 847-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Work Experience

General Congressional Staff 07/2019 to Current

Office Of U.S. Congressman Andy Barr – Washington, DC Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, distributing mail, updating databases and handling Capitol tours.

Personally handled constituent services and prioritized communications with District Office and Senior Staff. Assisted Veterans Affairs legislative staffer with preparation for House Veterans Affairs meetings by constructing testimony questions and possible testimony answers. Researched legislation, provided analytics, and drafted multiple memorandums on healthcare issues, military legislation, veterans affairs issues, and foreign policy. Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information from House Veterans Affairs Committee meetings. Worked with Canva to provide new promotional advertisements for the Congressman's social media. Campaign Canvasser 08/2020 to 11/2020

Andy Barr For U.S. Congress/Team Mitch – Lexington, KY Recruited and trained volunteers

Conducted voter contact through phone calls and canvassing. Oversaw 20 precincts to ensure voter awareness of Campaign. Advancement Fellow 01/2020 to 07/2020

The Council Of State Governments – Lexington, KY

Worked with bipartisan legislation resulting in funding compromises Researched burgeoning public policy challenges facing the states and stakeholder positions and perspectives. Identified prospective new private sector members for the CSG Associates Program. Wrote backgrounders, talking points, and memos to assist with meetings with funding partners. Wrote official CSG correspondence including proposals to secure external funding. Undergraduate Research Fellow 10/2019 to 12/2019

The Council Of State Governments – Lexington, KY

Researched state policy issues such as Overseas Voting Initiatives for Military personnel for the purpose of advising state policy makers from both political parties.

Focused on Cybersecurity research for voting rights in Military operations. Researched funding opportunities for Military policies. Wrote updates of research in the form of a blog for the national magazine distributed to state and federal Congressional Offices.

Legislative Intern 01/2019 to 05/2019

Governor Matt Bevin Of Kentucky – Frankfort, KY

Worked with Kentucky Commission of Military Affairs team for event coordination vital to the Governors administration.

Assisted in bill tracking and background research for legislation being up for debate such as Military Occupational licensing.

Supported efforts of registered lobbyists and special interest groups by aiding legislative agenda. Education

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science; American History Minor 05/2020 University Of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

Affiliations

2018 Make a Wish Foundation Event Coordinator

Managed a $7,500 budget; Organized a performance with 270 members. 2018 Recruitment Committee & Day Chairman Assistant Managed a $2,400 budget; Organized an event to recruit new women into our organization of 365 members. Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Crisis Management

Public Speaking

Legislative Research Experience

Multitasking Abilities

Volunteer Oversight/Management

Constituent Services

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