Blair Egan

Arlington,VA

Summary

Adaptable Policy Analyst with a diverse background in county, state, and federal government affairs. Master's degree in political science and bachelor's degree in anthropology. Skilled in research and analysis methodology, able to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Illinois At Springfield

Springfield, IL

12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Ohio University

Athens, OH

05.2019

Skills

Government Relations
Policy Analysis
Research Methodology & Writing
Project Management
Event Planning

Interpersonal Communications
Political Campaigning
Microsoft 365
Database Management

Work History

Temporary Project Assistant

Shook Hardy & Bacon L.L.P

03.2023 - 05.2023

Maximized efficiency of operations by organizing and creating a database of over 6000 legal records transported to the new St. Louis location
Oversaw additions to a database of discovery requests and responses from over 50 cases

Policy Analyst

Illinois State Association Of Counties

01.2020 - 05.2022

Primary contact for legislative and public policy matters
Tracked and analyzed over 300 pieces of legislation for a digital bill tracker and legislative overviews, reports, policy briefs, and newsletters
Fulfilled daily information requests from various municipal, county, and state government offices and officials and other associations
Collected quantitative, survey, and qualitative data to interpret and create infographics and reference documents

Constituent Liaison & Campaign Coordinator

Chris Bos For State Representative

08.2019 - 12.2019

Planned and executed fundraising events, resulting in over $5800 in campaign contributions and a corporate non-cash contribution in three months
Engaged in professional networking, coordinated and participated in indoor-to-door canvassing in Libertyville, increasing name recognition from non-existent to well-known
Relied upon for opposition, constituent, and political research

Congressional Intern

Representative Brad Wenstrup

01.2019 - 04.2019

Improved office productivity by attending congressional hearings and researching legislative development for reports and memos for staff use
Updated floor vote outcomes database and communications address database
Collected, summarized, and crafted brief reference pages of academic research to benefit the efforts of legislative staff
Provided over 100 well-informed tours of the Capitol Building to visiting constituents and guests of honor
Entrusted with office operations when the entirety of staff was needed outside of the office during crises

Overview

years of professional experience