Legal Assistant Community Improvement

Andrew James

Des Moines, Iowa *********@*****.*** 515-***-**** linkedin.com/Andrew-James

Motivated and outgoing individual with passion for outside-the-box solutions and grassroots community improvement. Non-traditional college graduate with more than a decade of office experience. Relentless desire to learn, grow and make an impact.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science May 2017

Iowa State University

EXPERIENCE

Political Consultant and Field Operative May 2022 – June 7, 2022 Megan for Iowa (Megan Srinivas for Iowa House District 30)

• Consistently canvassed a high volume of voters.

• Created strategic messaging for volunteers to implement with voters.

• Conducted political text campaigns for voter outreach. Legal Assistant II January 2022 – May 2022

American Enterprise Group

• Led legal research pertaining to guardianships, conservatorships and POA.

• Managed more than $150,000 in company funds.

• Organized and managed projects related to company trademark monitoring. Legal Assistant September 2021 – December 2021

Belin McCormick P.C.

• Prepared legal documents for clients and attorneys.

• Coordinated scheduling and appointments for attorneys and partners.

• Analyzed administrative issues to improve and execute efficiencies. Dispute Case Analyst May 2019 – September 2021

Co-Op Financial Services

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with credit unions and their members through effective communication and meaningful service.

• Accrued expertise in existing programs and software and led team members in training of new processes.

• Met processing objectives consistently and assisted other team members in meeting their objectives. Senior Advisor July 2017 – July 2018

Leann for Iowa Congressional campaign

• Fundraised more than $100,000 in four months, leading call strategy with volunteers.

• Created and executed campaign events with candidate and citizens throughout a 38-county district.

• Received leadership training from the Democratic Central Congressional Committee.

• Developed strategies and programs for messaging and community engagement. Grants Manager July 2010 – July 2012

Story County Administration

• Managed $1.3 million of federal allocations through a self-maintained budgetary process.

• Coordinated with 88 Iowa counties to fulfill budgetary guidelines and execute on community projects.

• Organized safety and emergency training for regional law enforcement and educational entities.

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