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Ethan Haywood

Austin

Summary

Legislative Director with extensive experience navigating the Texas House of Representatives and a strong command of the current political landscape. Proven track record of tracking legislation, analyzing policy developments, and crafting strategic recommendations. Highly organized, with expertise in assembling comprehensive legislative materials. Adept at managing complex workloads, coordinating with staff and stakeholders, and advancing member priorities through each stage of the legislative process.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Legislative Director

Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Mano DeAyala
03.2024 - Current
  • Experienced Texas legislature staffer with a deep knowledge of the Texas political and legislative processes.
  • Skilled in tracking legislation, analyzing policy implications, and advising on strategic responses.
  • Proficient in compiling and maintaining detailed bill books, coat cards, vote recommendations, and other legislative documents.
  • Adept at coordinating with stakeholders, staff, and state agencies to advance member priorities.
  • Highly organized, with a proven ability to manage multiple bills and committee assignments under tight deadlines.
  • Trusted advisor with strong communication skills and a focus on producing clear, actionable policy guidance.

Legislative Aide

Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Mano DeAyala
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Handled all constituent phone calls and emails, ensuring timely logging of opinions and official responses.
  • Took meetings with countless associations and organizations representing a plethora of subjects and stakeholders.
  • - Wrote detailed bill analyses and letters to other offices located within the capitol complex.
  • Drafted consistent, official social media posts for multiple platforms and newsletters to help keep constituents informed.
  • Maintained and handled Representative DeAyala's official schedule for his work in and around Austin.

Host

Chuy's Tex-Mex at Barton Springs
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Assigned patrons tables suitable both for their needs and the needs of waiters.
  • Regularly cleared and reorganized tables to fit large parties during waits consistently up to and over 45 minutes.
  • Completed specialized tasks for management, such as driving to outside locations to pay for and deliver supplies to the restaurant.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Classics

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas
12.2022

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

Austin Community College
05.2019

High School diploma -

Westlake High School
05.2018

Skills

  • Lead Developer and Developer of several overhaul modifications for Crusader Kings III, which have been downloaded by over 500,00 people and featured in videos watched by millions of viewers
  • Experienced in graphical design and video editing using Photoshop, GIMP, and Premier Pro
  • Enjoy reading and analyzing fantasy and historical literature; as well as creative writing
  • Texas politics junky with a deep understanding of the current political landscape and the ability to apply that knowledge in a professional setting

Timeline

Legislative Director

Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Mano DeAyala
03.2024 - Current

Legislative Aide

Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Mano DeAyala
01.2023 - 03.2024

Host

Chuy's Tex-Mex at Barton Springs
02.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - History, Classics

The University of Texas At Austin

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

Austin Community College

High School diploma -

Westlake High School

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