Kayla Lewis
Whitehall,OH
Summary
Self-directed and strategic professional with 10 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Staff
Innovation Ohio
12.2021 - Current
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for non-profit functions.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing contractors and staff to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.
- Performed financial and managerial analyses, prepare financial reports and projections and conduct presentations.
- Helped secure organization's largest single grant of $1.4million
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff, partners, and board members.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting programmatic operations.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of organization and partners
Senior Legislative Aide
Office Of State Senator Sandra Williams
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics including, but not limited to, broadband accessibility, energy and public utilities, and workforce development.
- Tracked legislation through the legislative process and staffed committee hearings for various initiatives, including, but not limited to, Ways and Means committee, Energy and Natural Resources, Insurance and Financial Institutions, Transportation.
- Answered constituent letters and assisted constituents on local, state, and federal matters.
- Scheduled, coordinated and monitored projects while assisting various legislative and constituent issues.
- Drafted statements and external communications involving the press/media, including speech writing, constituent newsletters, and community events.
- Interfaced with lobbyists, interest groups, and civic organizations to address public concerns.
- Researched and resolved constituent conflicts
- Scheduled and organized events, seminars, public forums, and press conferences.
Family Services Worker
Council Of Economic Opportunity Greater Cleveland
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Assisted over 350 families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Education
J.D. - Law
Capital University
Columbus, OH01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2012
Skills
- Partner & Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Administration
- Workflow Planning
- Policy Management
Certification
Women's Campaign School, Yale University, 2015
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Innovation Ohio
12.2021 - Current
Senior Legislative Aide
Office Of State Senator Sandra Williams
11.2016 - 12.2021
Family Services Worker
Council Of Economic Opportunity Greater Cleveland
01.2013 - 11.2016
J.D. - Law
Capital University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kentucky State University
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