ASHLEY HARRIS
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Constituent Services Representative dedicated to drafting and implementing fair and proactive laws. Competent in staying on top of present-day events, political changes and international trends. Bringing 2+ years of experience in government and passion to make positive impact in New Jersey.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Constituent Services Representative
Office of Assemblyman Reginald Atkins
01.2023 - Current
- Create and Draft legislation for Legislative District 20
- Participated in event coordination for the community and Assemblyman Atkins
- Researching various issues and legislation for the staff
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
Democratic County Committeewoman
Hillside Township
06.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Giving voters information about an upcoming election so they know where to vote and who is on the ballot.
- Distributing absentee and mail-in ballot applications before an election.
- serve as a point of contact between the voters in the precinct and their political party.
Constituent Services Intern
Office Of Senate President-Nicholas Scutari
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide administrative support by efficiently handling many routine and special requirements
- Prepare spreadsheets and reports for management
- Update spreadsheets with constituent information
- Use customer service and communication skills with constituent concerns
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Constituent Services Intern
New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, NJLBCF
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Work directly and assisting with the, Chief of Staff and Legislative Aide by conducting research and collecting data
- Developing political awareness by addressing how states address various policy issues and attending legislative sessions by participating in the voting session by completing legislative summaries and providing amendments
- Supporting constituents with several matters by drafting responses
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Researching, creating and drafting legislative bills for Legislative District 20
Education
Master of Arts - Law and Governance, Conflict Management & Peace Studies
Montclair State University
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Criminal Justice
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2021
Associate of Science - Social Services
Union County College
Skills
- SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Legislation Drafting
- Microsoft Office & Microsoft Excel, Google Docs & Google Sheets
- Leadership Training (2011-Present)
- High Adaptability, Analytical: Research and Data collection, organization expertise
- Staff Meetings
- Position Paper Writing
- Travel and Event Coordination
- District Representation
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved countless unemployment and constituent issues which led to constituent issues being solved.
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of community event such as our Women's History Month Celebration, and Mother's Day Comedy Show.
- Used Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to develop constituent and bill tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Democratic political appointment through effectively canvasing and campaigning through my town.
Languages
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Democratic County Committeewoman
Hillside Township
06.2023 - Current
Constituent Services Representative
Office of Assemblyman Reginald Atkins
01.2023 - Current
Constituent Services Intern
Office Of Senate President-Nicholas Scutari
09.2022 - 12.2022
Constituent Services Intern
New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, NJLBCF
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Law and Governance, Conflict Management & Peace Studies
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Criminal Justice
Montclair State University
Associate of Science - Social Services
Union County College
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