Cassandra Grace Ciganek
Tumwater,W A
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lobbyist
Lodestar Strategic
01.2024 - Current
- Regularly updated clients on progress toward established goals while remaining responsive to their needs or concerns throughout engagements.
- Successfully advocated for favorable policy outcomes, utilizing persuasive communication skills in meetings with lawmakers.
- Maintained strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing the practice of lobbying.
- Leveraged social media platforms strategically to amplify messages, broaden reach, and engage constituents effectively in the policymaking process.
- Served as a reliable resource for policymakers seeking expert advice or information pertaining to specific subjects.
- Conducted analysis of proposed legislation to determine potential impacts on clients'' industries or areas of concern.
Executive Assistant/Senior Policy Advisor
Palattao Burnes Strategies
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Researched existing policies and procedures to gain firm understanding of current conditions.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Proposed policies, developed roadmaps, and reported on costs and benefits.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Network Operations and Threat/Vulnerability Manager, Officer Joint Base Lewis
United States Army
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for analysis and maintenance of redundant architecture for both Sep 2019-Sep 2020 secure and nonsecure network environments.
- In charge of all static and dynamic routing design and improvements for design protocols.
- Provided data analysis through SQL.
- Leads team onboarding and training process.
- Coordinates staff in network maintenance and operations schedules.
- Manages team’s administrative duties.
- Coordinates payroll processing, employee performance goals and development.
Reserve Officer
Cadet Olivet Nazarene University
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Served in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in cadet company commander, Conducted a sexual harassment and assault response and prevention workshop.
- Served as Battalion Communications and Technology Officer.
Army administrative officer
United States Army
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Gained competitive knowledge in cyber/networking operations.
- Regularly tracked reporting requirements, including responses to charges and requests for information from higher echelons.
- Maintained all leadership course and administrative files and records.
- Maintained human resources databases of employee information and developed reports to meet management and compliance requirements.
- Executed human resources tasks, including recordkeeping, talent acquisition, promotions, employee relations and exit interviews in accordance with Fort Gordon procedures and legal requirements.
- Completed personnel reports and tracking requirement requests accurately and quickly Leadership Training Internship, Logistics and Cyber Project Coordinator Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
- Directly managed supply chain assets and software programs such as GCSS, SAP, and Oracle, Gained proficient knowledge and experience of Java, HTML, Python, and C/C+.
- Managed government budgets, software development, and monitored South Korean network safety.
- Used a variety of transmissions systems including satellites, line-of-sight radio, fiber optics, encrypted transport, and mobile communications platforms.
- Spent time gaining hands-on experience and knowledge of systems such as Splunk and Tripwire.
Teacher’s Aide
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided administrative and instruction support to Professor, Provided one-on-one instruction and guidance to students needing extra support in the class.
- Proctored examinations and quizzes.
- Graded course work and developed guided curriculum.
Assistant Soccer Club Coaching
Heat United Soccer Club
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted head coaches in organizing and leading youth soccer practices, focusing on fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to younger players to improve their technique and build confidence on the field.
- Helped set up drills and scrimmages, ensuring sessions were engaging, structured, and effective for skill development.
- Encouraged teamwork and sportsmanship, reinforcing positive attitudes and a strong work ethic among players.
- Demonstrated skills and strategies during practice to help players better understand game concepts and positioning.
- Motivated and supported athletes during training sessions and matches, offering constructive feedback and encouragement.
- Assisted in game-day preparation, including warm-ups, stretching routines, and pre-game strategy discussions.
- Learned coaching fundamentals and leadership skills by working alongside experienced coaches and mentors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILMinors in Statistics and Military Science and Leadership - undefined
Affiliations
- Olivet Nazarene University Women's Soccer 2015-2019
Timeline
Lobbyist
Lodestar Strategic
01.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant/Senior Policy Advisor
Palattao Burnes Strategies
09.2020 - 01.2024
Network Operations and Threat/Vulnerability Manager, Officer Joint Base Lewis
United States Army
05.2019 - 08.2020
Army administrative officer
United States Army
07.2018 - 08.2018
Teacher’s Aide
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2016 - 12.2016
Reserve Officer
Cadet Olivet Nazarene University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Assistant Soccer Club Coaching
Heat United Soccer Club
08.2013 - 05.2015
Minors in Statistics and Military Science and Leadership - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Olivet Nazarene University
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