Research, data analysis, excellent writing, and fluent in 4 languages

Rebecca Sanchez, Ph.D.

646-***-**** Queens, NY 11379 **.*.*********@*****.***

Dedicated professional with hands-on experience in administrative management, public policy analysis, and research & data. Leads and develops strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, develops innovative solutions to policy challenges for communities. Exceptional results within managerial directives, operational compliance, and policy interpretation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR ADVISOR

Department of Commerce, Chicago, IL. 02/2015 - 12/2019

•Forged and maintained relations, communication, and coordination with community business leaders to promote federal and state business loans for minorities, women, and small businesses.

•Spearheaded a comprehensive revision of procedures and guidelines for programs in underprivileged communities.

•Established design for initiatives & projects, their implementation, and management.

•Conceptualized appropriate metrics, targets, and benchmarks for the performance of initiatives through quantitative/qualitative data collection in partnership with agency staff.

•Communicated clear explanations of internal policies and procedures to ensure a complete understanding of expectations.

•Exceeded the ability to interact with individuals of various temperaments, levels of comprehension, and cultural diversities.

SENIOR ADVISOR,

Office of the Governor Illinois, Chicago, IL. 03/2010 - 01/2015

•Advised the governor on key policy priorities and initiatives.

•Analyzed policies and supported the governor in developing and implementing statewide policy initiatives relating to social programs to increase racial equity.

•Mediated among groups with competing perspectives to oversee and improve the operational efficiency of complex organizations, pioneering innovative solutions to intricate problems.

•Gathered concerns from legislators to understand community pain points and develop services to strengthen the inclusion of low-income groups.

•Collaborated with agency directors to evaluate public programs, management practices, procedures, and organizational structure, ensuring efficiency and commitment to the mission of advancing significant opportunity and equity.

•Excelled in fostering and maintaining relations with local, state, and foreign officials, and key

officials.

•Identified emerging issues and policy trends consistent with the Office's stated

policy agenda.

•Managed projects with multidisciplinary teams that cut across departments.

•Worked in close partnerships with federal and city authorities.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy, and Administration

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science - Journalism

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Arts- Political Science

University of California, Los Angeles, CA

2021

2008

1996

SKILLS / STRENGTHS

•Resolute and innovative in problem-solving.

•Strong prioritization, delegation, and planning skills.

•Expertise in coordinating and supervising activities.

•Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

•Team player with a professional manner.

•Analytical

•Expertise in project management.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian.

Volunteer / Community Service

AmeriCorps full-time tutor for students in underserved areas of NJ and

NYC 2020 - present

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