Heather McKnelly
Jefferson City,MO
Summary
Collaborative leader partnering with coworkers to foster an engaged and empowering work culture. Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders within dynamic and fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff, Senator Elaine Gannon
Missouri Senate
01.2021 - Current
- Chief Consultant for Policy and Political Matters: Provided expert advice on policy and political issues, guiding strategic decision-making and legislative actions
- Handled Senator's Legislative Agenda: Oversaw the development and execution of the Senator’s legislative agenda, aligning it with policy goals.
- Attended All Meetings with the Senator: Accompanied the Senator to meetings, providing support and ensuring smooth communication
- Followed Legislation: Monitored and tracked legislative developments, including analyzing new bills and proposals.
- Tracked Senator's Legislation: Managed the progress of the Senator's sponsored and co-sponsored bills, ensuring compliance with legislative procedures.
- Responded to Questions Regarding Legislation: Acted as a point of contact for constituents and stakeholders seeking information about legislation.
Church Secretary
Bible Baptist Church
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Ordering of all needed church supplies; organize and maintain the list of 60+ missionaries supported by the church; collect and enter all visitor information in the database; oversee all church activities (Youth Xplosion, Kids Krusade, Teen Youth Conference, etc); serve as an ambassador at all church services and events; all other duties as needed and assigned by the office manager or pastoral staff.
Legislative Assistant
Missouri State House of Representatives
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Constituent Management: Facilitated communication between legislators and constituents through timely correspondence and outreach efforts.
- Organized Committee Meetings: Scheduled and coordinated all meetings for the Utility Infrastructure and Local Government Committees, including logistics, agendas, and materials.
Regional Director
House Republican Campaign Committee
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Precinct Targeting: Developed and executed targeting strategies for precincts in Districts 44, 47, 51, and 52, optimizing outreach efforts and voter engagement.
- Oversaw Field Staff: Managed and directed field staff, ensuring effective execution of daily responsibilities and maintaining high productivity levels.
- Door-to-Door Campaigning: Led door-to-door canvassing efforts, engaging directly with voters to promote the campaign’s message and gather valuable feedback.
Legislative Assistant
Missouri State House of Representatives
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed Daily Office Operations: ensured efficient workflow and prioritized tasks for optimal results.
- Supported Constituents: by addressing their inquiries and providing timely assistance on various issues.
Field Staff Member
House Republican Campaign Committee
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Conducted Door-to-Door Outreach: Visited households to distribute campaign literature and engage in conversations with voters, effectively promoting the campaign’s message and gathering voter feedback.
- Weekly Conference Calls: Participated in weekly conference calls to brainstorm fundraising strategies, and provide updates on campaign progress.
Education
Exercise Science - Athletic Training
Truman State University
Kirksville05.2007
Skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Knowledge management
- Collaborative mindset
- Relationship Building
- Influencing skills
- Policy Management
Timeline
Chief of Staff, Senator Elaine Gannon
Missouri Senate
01.2021 - Current
Church Secretary
Bible Baptist Church
04.2018 - 12.2022
Regional Director
House Republican Campaign Committee
06.2016 - 11.2016
Legislative Assistant
Missouri State House of Representatives
02.2016 - 12.2020
Legislative Assistant
Missouri State House of Representatives
01.2015 - 01.2016
Field Staff Member
House Republican Campaign Committee
06.2014 - 11.2014
Exercise Science - Athletic Training
Truman State University
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