Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Giovanna Loccisano

Mount Orab,OH

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Liaison

JLC Services, Inc
08.2024 - Current
  • Internal communications drafting, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations
  • Independently prepare reports, presentations, procedures, and documents directly submitted to Florida agencies
  • Navigated contract negotiations and clinical set-up requirements for six locations throughout Florida

Owner & Artist

Foxfire & Co
10.2022 - Current
  • Appalachian woman-owned business specializing in small batch, unique art, jewelry, and accessory creation
  • Business management, social media campaigns, marketing, product/art development, graphic design, product photography and copywriting
  • Products featured online via Etsy and in person at The Gifted Shoppe (Athens, WV) and The Twisted Violet Homestead (Hillsboro, OH)

Administrative Director

Top Shot Drilling, LLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees
  • Served as point of contact for contractors, telecommunications companies and homeowners
  • Manage company-wide accounts, invoicing, and payroll

Freelance Project Manager

JLC Services
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Drafted multiple grant applications submitted to the State of Ohio for a program focused on mental health, substance abuse disorder and wellness within the veteran, law enforcement and first responder communities
  • Successfully obtained over $32 million in funding from the State of Ohio
  • Directly responsible for communications with state agencies, state legislators, mental health board members, and lobbyists

Director, Government Relations & Community Outreach

Shumaker Advisors Ohio
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Fostered relationships with representatives of the community, stakeholder groups and key decisionmakers throughout all levels of government
  • Drafted client press releases, newsletters, and briefs
  • Guided clients through the legislative process
  • Clients spanned various industries including trade organizations, tech companies and grass-roots coalitions

Senior Legislative Aide

Ohio Senate
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Clerk to the Chairman of the Ohio Senate Veterans and Public Safety Committee - responsible for accurately recording minutes, testimony, and committee scheduling via committee management software
  • Fostered relationships with legislative offices, state agencies, lobbyists and constituents
  • Responsible for State and Capital Budget inquiries, submissions and coordination with the Senate President
  • Independently resolved constituent correspondence, information requests, casework for 8 counties

Public Information Officer

Ohio Department of Public Safety
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Drafted press releases and other media communications for Ohio Homeland Security and the Ohio School Safety Center
  • Ensured accuracy of content published through multiple platforms including websites, blogs, and social media
  • Provided support in creating content for annual reports and other publications
  • Collaborated directly with multiple department heads and agency directors

Senior Legislative Aide

Ohio Senate
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Clerk to the Chairman of the Ohio Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee - responsible for recording minutes, testimony, and scheduling of hearings
  • Collaborated with other legislative offices, agencies and the Legislative Service Commission to draft legislation
  • Oversaw staffing and office operations
  • Attended committees, briefings, events and committees on behalf of Ohio's 30th Senate District

Legislative Aide

Ohio Senate
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained office correspondence, schedule and logistics throughout 8 counties and the Columbus area
  • Organized constituent mailings regarding important legislative topics or upcoming votes
  • Collaborated with Senate Communications staff drafting press releases, social media posts and district-wide mailing items
  • Assessed public opinion towards pending legislation in order to provide up-to-date feedback to lawmakers

Figure Skating & Hockey Coach

United States Figure Skating
07.2011 - 06.2018
  • Fostered a safe and enthusiastic environment for students of all ages
  • Created lesson plans to engage and challenge students of all abilities in both individual and group class settings

Freelance Support Staff

360SafeSolutions
05.2013 - 11.2017
  • Assisted with app prototyping, beta testing, and staff member usage instructions
  • Data collection and report generation
  • Specialized in school safety & active shooter incident response simulations with multiple agency participation

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling
05-2017

Skills

  • Social media marketing
  • Partnership development
  • Legislative analysis
  • Canva
  • Quickbooks
  • Staff management
  • Small business operations
  • Project management
  • Logistics management
  • Event planning
  • Community outreach and engagement

Certification

  • HIPAA Compliance | EdApp | October 2024
  • Psychological First Aid | Johns Hopkins University - Coursera | July 2020

Accomplishments

  • PDC Civil Servant of the Year | AMVETS Department of Ohio | February 2022
  • 3 National Gold Medal Level Credentials | United States Figure Skating | 2011 - 2013

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Liaison

JLC Services, Inc
08.2024 - Current

Owner & Artist

Foxfire & Co
10.2022 - Current

Administrative Director

Top Shot Drilling, LLC
10.2022 - Current

Freelance Project Manager

JLC Services
10.2022 - 08.2024

Director, Government Relations & Community Outreach

Shumaker Advisors Ohio
12.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Legislative Aide

Ohio Senate
12.2020 - 12.2021

Public Information Officer

Ohio Department of Public Safety
12.2019 - 12.2020

Senior Legislative Aide

Ohio Senate
01.2019 - 12.2019

Legislative Aide

Ohio Senate
11.2017 - 01.2019

Freelance Support Staff

360SafeSolutions
05.2013 - 11.2017

Figure Skating & Hockey Coach

United States Figure Skating
07.2011 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Wheeling Jesuit University
Giovanna Loccisano