Dawn Hopkins
MILTON,DE
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Legislative Aide at the State of Delaware, excelling in strategic political planning and public policy engagement. Proven ability to advocate for constituents and enhance community outreach, while effectively managing complex issues and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Strong communicator dedicated to impactful policy formulation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Aide
State of Delaware, Delaware General Assembly
01.2016 - Current
- Supported legislative research by gathering data and summarizing findings for policy analysis.
- Coordinated schedules for committee meetings, ensuring all stakeholders received timely notifications.
- Engaged with constituents through phone calls and emails, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to organize community outreach events, promoting civic engagement.
- Monitored legislative sessions, documenting proceedings to provide updates on significant discussions and decisions.
- Monitored local, state, and federal government actions for potential impact on the legislator''s agenda, ensuring proactive response to emerging issues.
- Managed constituent casework, effectively addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of press releases, newsletters, and social media content to keep constituents informed about legislative activities.
- Gathered support for bills and amendments from other members and worked with committees on legislation.
- Assisted constituents with navigating government agencies and resources, providing valuable information that facilitated problem-solving efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication and collaboration on policy matters.
Executive Assistant
State Of Delaware, Department Of Transportation
10.2006 - 01.2016
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely dissemination of information.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations for executive review, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
Sr. Social Worker/Case Manager
State of Delaware - Delaware Health and Social Services
11.1996 - 10.2006
- Mentored junior social workers, enhancing team effectiveness through knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Advocated for clients' needs within community resources, ensuring access to vital support services and programs.
- Evaluated client progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions to optimize outcomes and improve quality of life.
- Developed training workshops focused on best practices in social work methodologies and ethical standards for staff development.
- Safeguarded client confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines while maintaining accurate records documentation.
- Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06-1996
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1991
Skills
- Strategic political planning
- Administrative coordination
- Effective verbal communication
- Policy evaluation
- Public policy engagement
- Issue management
- Public engagement services
- Public policy formulation
Timeline
Legislative Aide
State of Delaware, Delaware General Assembly
01.2016 - Current
Executive Assistant
State Of Delaware, Department Of Transportation
10.2006 - 01.2016
Sr. Social Worker/Case Manager
State of Delaware - Delaware Health and Social Services
11.1996 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Public Administration
Wilmington University
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
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