Aspen Hawks
Bountiful,UT
Summary
Policy professional with consistent track record in developing and advising on impactful policies. Strong focus on team collaboration, delivering results within dynamic environments. Expertise in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Advisor/Legislative Assistant
Utah State Legislature
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2022 - Current
- Policy research, writing, and development
- Engagement with stakeholders and work group facilitation
- Management of inboxes, scheduling, and constituent communications
- House Majority Staff
Legislative Fellow
State of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisting Legislative Director, General Counsel, and Office staff in legislative process tracking in SalesForce
- Bill research, writing bill summaries/updates, and participation in bill strategy meetings with executives and cabinet
- Receiving bills delivered to governor’s office, coordination of bill signings, and dissemination of bill signing letters
- Office of Governor Spencer Cox
Administrative Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Tracking spending, reallocating funds, processing payments and reimbursements
- Purchasing, scheduling, arranging travel, building maintenance
- Supervising office projects, drafting office policy documents/training
- Honors College
Intern
Utah Attorney General’s Office
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Attending hearings, committee meetings, and floor time to take notes and report to the office
- Tracking bills and communicating their updates along the legislative process
- Sean G. Reyes Office
Administrative Sales/Ops Assistant
Equinox
Orem, UT
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisting in writing and editing client sales exhibits/agreements
- Creating and writing a new hire program, supporting in implementation with over 5 new hires
- Event planning for up to 150 people
- Helping with the billing process in editing up to 60 invoices a month
- Taking notes in executive and technical meetings
- Participating in data, metrics, and, coaching meetings with about 20 technicians
- IT Services
Intern
United States Senate
Washington D.C
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Capitol Building tours for constituents for groups up to 15 people
- Writing and editing correspondence letters, memoranda, and other materials for the senator
- Attending hearings/lectures and reporting back to the legislative team
- Research on legislative topics and tracking legislative pieces for the legislative team
- Orrin G. Hatch Office
Education
Master’s Degree of Public Administration -
Southern Utah University
04-2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science - Emphasis in Indian Affairs Administration
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2019
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Research skills
- Policy development
- Legislative review
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
Timeline
Policy Advisor/Legislative Assistant
Utah State Legislature
07.2022 - Current
Legislative Fellow
State of Utah
01.2022 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
University of Utah
06.2019 - 01.2022
Intern
Utah Attorney General’s Office
01.2019 - 01.2019
Intern
United States Senate
06.2018 - 08.2018
Administrative Sales/Ops Assistant
Equinox
05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science - Emphasis in Indian Affairs Administration
Utah Valley University
Master’s Degree of Public Administration -
Southern Utah University
VOLUNTEERING AND LEADERSHIP
- Elevating Local Leaders PAC 2023-Present
- Rachel Terry for Attorney General Campaign 2024
- Volunteer baseball coach through Kaysville Recreation 2021-2025 Seasons