Cindy Roque
Sterling,AK
Summary
Collaborative Legislative Aide with over 20 years of proven success in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Building strong working relationships with colleagues and constituents, bringing a wealth of experience ranging from policy development and legal correspondence to community-focused initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Constituent Correspondence Specialist
Office of the Governor, State of Alaska
01.2025 - Current
- Draft and refine official correspondence to ensure clarity, accuracy, and a strong connection with constituent concerns.
- Coordinate with various state agencies to gather information, enabling comprehensive and timely responses.
- Maintain meticulous records of correspondence to track emerging issues and follow up effectively.
- Uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards when managing sensitive communications.
Legislative Aide - Legislative Budget & Audit
State of Alaska
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored legislative committee developments and composed effective floor speeches for lawmakers.
- Developed briefing materials that informed committee members
- Enhanced legislative productivity by conducting thorough research and analysis on policy issues.
- Prepared briefing materials for committee hearings, enabling informed decision-making by elected officials.
Local Government Specialist 3
State of Alaska
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided technical assistance to ensure compliance with state laws and electoral regulations.
- Clearly communicated policies, regulations, and statutes to government officials and the public.
- Employed computerized accounting systems (including Quicken and QuickBooks) to support governmental financial oversight.
- Traveled independently across Alaska, serving municipal and tribal governments with regulatory guidance and follow-up case reporting.
Child Protection Worker
State of Alaska
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Took emergency custody of at-risk children and coordinated safe placements in foster care.
- Conducted home assessments to improve child safety and mitigate potential hazards.
- Developed personalized intervention plans that bolstered family functioning and support.
- Built rapid, trusting relationships with clients while collaborating with schools, law enforcement, and other community resources.
- Authored legal pleadings and testified in court regarding abuse and neglect investigations.
Business Owner
Moose Catering Company
01.2008 - 03.2019
- Served as Owner/Operator, overseeing event coordination for groups of up to 200 while ensuring flawless logistics and timely execution.
- Managed payment collections and payroll for a small team while maintaining strict operational standards.
Court Services Manager
City of Federal Way
04.2008 - 01.2009
- Supervised a team of 10 employees, developed streamlined procedures, and coordinated scheduling to improve workflow.
- Identified opportunities for technology improvements within the court system and collaborated with IT to implement solutions.
- Managed legal databases and maintained detailed records for documents and proceedings.
Deputy Magistrate & Clerk of Court
State of Alaska Court System
09.1993 - 09.2007
- Managed overall operations of Superior Court including supervision of staff
- ssued warrants for searches, arrests, or detentions based on probable cause, ensuring due process.
- Enforced court rules by strictly adhering to established rules and procedures.
- Supported court operations by serving as a reliable point of contact for inquiries from members of the public or legal professionals.
- Assisted in the preparation of court orders to streamline judge''s decision-making processes during trials or hearings.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys and court staff for effective collaboration on cases.
- Trained new employees on proper filing procedures and practices to maintain consistency across departments.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
Education
Business And Marketing
University of Alaska
Fairbanks - Bristol Bay CampusSkills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Regulatory compliance implementation
- Public policy evaluation
- Public policy engagement
- Media communication proficiency
- Effective speech writing
- Skilled in drafting legal contracts
- Effective committee coordination
- Policy research and documentation
Accomplishments
- 2002: Recognized by Dillingham Court as the Most Efficient Court in State of Alaska.
- 2006: Awarded as part of the State’s Most Efficient Court in the State.
- Served 10 years on the Board for the State of Alaska Employee Advisory Committee.
- Serve 12 years as a Certified Magistrate for the State of Alaska
Timeline
Constituent Correspondence Specialist
Office of the Governor, State of Alaska
01.2025 - Current
Legislative Aide - Legislative Budget & Audit
State of Alaska
01.2024 - 01.2025
Local Government Specialist 3
State of Alaska
01.2023 - 01.2024
Child Protection Worker
State of Alaska
03.2020 - 11.2021
Court Services Manager
City of Federal Way
04.2008 - 01.2009
Business Owner
Moose Catering Company
01.2008 - 03.2019
Deputy Magistrate & Clerk of Court
State of Alaska Court System
09.1993 - 09.2007
Business And Marketing
University of Alaska
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