Gabriel Morales
Edmond,OK
Summary
Public administration professional with a Master's in Public Administration and direct experience in local government, policy research, and legislative liaison work. Skilled in public-sector operations, cross-agency collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to deliver actionable insights, coordinate legislative communications, and support policy development. Bilingual in Spanish and passionate about fostering economic growth through strategic partnerships and community advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Asher's Auto Sales
03.2022 - Current
- Analyzed operational data to drive process improvement and client satisfaction.
- Presented recommendations to senior leadership aligned with strategic planning goals.
- Supported compliance and communication between departments, simulating intergovernmental coordination.
City Manager Intern
Oklahoma Municipal Management Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted research and drafted briefings on city policy, budgeting, and legislative issues.
- Liaised between city officials and the public, promoting transparency and trust.
- Supported administrative efficiency initiatives and interdepartmental collaboration.
Inside Sales - Corporate
Love's Travel Stops Corporate Office
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed corporate accounts and ensured customer satisfaction through responsive support.
- Coordinated with internal departments to meet client needs, echoing cross-functional policy teamwork.
- Recognized for surpassing performance targets while maintaining public-facing professionalism.
Campaign & Community Engagement Roles
Various Political Campaigns
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Led community outreach initiatives, built volunteer teams, and engaged with constituents.
- Supported voter mobilization, event coordination, and data collection for policy advocacy.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis, Government Budgeting, Administrative Law, HR in the Public Sector
University of Central Oklahoma
12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Pre-Law
University of Central Oklahoma
12.2020
Skills
- Legislative & Policy Analysis
- Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Planning & Interagency Collaboration
- Public Speaking & Community Engagement
- Administrative Research & Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy development
- Project management
- Negotiation
- Budget forecasting
- Client relationship management
- research methodology
Core Competencies
- Legislative & Policy Analysis
- Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Planning & Interagency Collaboration
- Public Speaking & Community Engagement
- Administrative Research & Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Fluent in English & Spanish
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Leadership And Recognition
- Co-Chair, City of Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission - Policy & Legislation Committee
- Graduate Student Advisory Board Member
- Member, Entrepreneurship Student Society
Timeline
Business Analyst
Asher's Auto Sales
03.2022 - Current
City Manager Intern
Oklahoma Municipal Management Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
Inside Sales - Corporate
Love's Travel Stops Corporate Office
08.2019 - 07.2021
Campaign & Community Engagement Roles
Various Political Campaigns
01.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis, Government Budgeting, Administrative Law, HR in the Public Sector
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Pre-Law
University of Central Oklahoma