LINDSAY JONES
CLOVIS,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented candidate with distinguished experience in the public sector and proven leadership abilities. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills and creativity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Director
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, District 2
04.2019 - Current
- Organize and maintain the Supervisor’s calendar scheduling appointments, conferences and meeting and community events
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings and districtwide events
- Participate in agenda and department briefings on upcoming issues and projects on the board’s agenda
- Represents the Supervisor with constituents, the public, County departments, various community groups and elected officials
- Oversee constituent services for various county related concerns or complaints
- Act as a liaison with the County Administrative Office, County departments and other agencies when responding to the Supervisor on constituent inquiries or researching assignments
- Research and analysis of issues brought before the Supervisor
- Policy recommendations
- Extensive communication with constituents, county departments and stakeholders
Chief of Staff
Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau, District 2
01.2013 - 04.2019
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Responsible for management, planning and coordination of activities including meetings with key stakeholders, elected officials, community representatives and district townhall meetings
- Worked with the City Attorney’s office to author public policies
- Responsible for adding items to the council agenda through the City's legistar system and wrote staff reports for policy proposals
- Delegated various tasks to council staff
- Oversaw and managed the district 2 council administrative annual budget of $500,000
- Prepared accurate and effective correspondence, articles, speeches
- Wrote and distributed press releases to media outlets while also serving as the point of contact
- Organized press conferences
- Authored proclamations and certificates for various advocacy groups, community organizations and members of the public
- Arranged travel and lodging accommodations for the Councilmember for various conferences
- Proofread, edited correspondence and reports
Chief of Staff
Fresno City Councilmember Andreas Borgeas, District 2
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw and managed appointments of constituents to City committees and boards
- Assisted with the creation of the country’s first Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia to serve as liaison for the Central Valley
- Attended meetings and community events on behalf of the Councilman
- Attended and assisted in facilitating Fresno-Etchmiadzin Sister City meetings
- Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the councilmember to for efficient decision making
- Maintained contact with regional, state, federal elected officials, businesses, community organizations, and the general public
- Served as the point of contact for media outlets and drafted and distributed media advisories
- Managed social media
- Wrote public policy and executive letters
Senior Account Executive
Passantino Andersen Communications
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Coalition Building with various advocacy groups
- Created branding and marketing materials for clients
- served as the government relations liaison by maintaining relationships with local, state and federal representatives keeping apprised of policies affecting client projects
- Managed coordinated events for clients
- Developed appropriate messaging for campaigns and projects
- Engaged in grassroots outreach and coalition building with various advocacy groups
- Oversaw market and opinion research
- Networked at events and prospected for new customers with diverse strategies
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory
Director
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Represented the Governor and spoke on his behalf at various meetings and events on issues pertaining to infrastructure, business, education, agriculture, transportation, healthcare, the budget and public safety
- Coordinated and managed logistics of events and meetings for the Governor with local elected officials and key stakeholder groups in the following counties: Tuolumne, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, San Luis Obispo, and Mono
- Served as the liaison for constituents in assigned territory and the Governor's office
- Participated in weekly video conference calls and updated the External Affairs Director and staff from the other field offices on current issues in the Central Valley
- Completed 'Week Ahead' Reports
- Conducted media drills to secure press releases, letters to the editor and editorials from local elected officials and key stakeholders in support of the Governor’s proposals
Deputy Director
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted the Director with the planning of events and meetings for the Governor
- Represented the Governor at meetings and events and spoke on his behalf
- Provided background information and wrote briefings for the Governor on current local issues
- Oversaw the functions and duties of interns
Field Representative
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
08.2004 - 02.2006
- Administered support to the Director
- Attended events for the Director on the Governor’s behalf
- Oversaw all letter and certificate requests sent to the office and worked with the Executive Writers in Sacramento to facilitate them
- Completed and submitted weekly reports of scheduled meetings and events for the External Affairs Director
Administrative Assistant
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
06.2004 - 07.2004
- Served as the first point of contact for constituents seeking assistance from and voicing their opinions to the Governor’s office
- Routed and tracked constituent casework
- Established distribution lists of all contacts for the Director and Deputy Director
- Managed office activities including handling the Director and Deputy Directors’ schedules and monitoring the maintenance of an efficient and effective working office
Campaign Assistant
Paul Betancourt for Assembly
03.2004 - 04.2004
- Organized a list of calls to be made each day to potential supporters
- Created and managed a database of supporters
Campaign Office Assistant
Mike Villines for Assembly
01.2004 - 02.2004
- Assisted in the distribution of mailers
- Walked precincts
- Helped set up signs
- Assisted with basic clerical work
Receptionist
Barsamian and Moody Law Firm
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Filed legal documents, briefs and personal correspondence with clients
- Reorganized and maintained law library
- Answered phones
- Managed inventory.
Makeup Artist
Chanel at Gottschalks
10.2000 - 12.2002
- Built and maintained strong client relationships and managed own client book
- Developed sales marketing strategies including, visual displays, product demonstrations and organizing events with clients and potential clients
- Managed monthly data records of damages, stock orders, shipments and assisted in yearly inventory
Fragrance Sales Associate
Fragrances at Gottschalks
03.2000 - 09.2000
- Assisted in managing the men’s and women’s fragrance department
- Developed team building strategies at monthly department meetings
- Organized events promoting products
- Recognized as a top sales producer through the achievement of the Best of the Best Award
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Politics -
University of California at Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA03.2003
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Activities & Service
- Sheriff Mims Retirement Event, Managed all logistics for a County Event honoring former Sheriff Mims
- Make A Difference Day Community Event, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, Facilitated and supervised all logistics for a free annual county-wide soccer tournament event held at Chukchansi Park for youth ages 3-7
- Freedom Elementary School Site Council, Clovis Unified School District, 2013, 2014, Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the Site’s School Plan for Student Achievement Programs
- 40 Under 40 Award, 2011
- Governor’s Appointee to the Summer and Intersession Enrichment, Legislative Task Force, 2010, Studying ways to provide summer enrichment and wellness programs to low-income children
- California Republican Party Delegate, 2009, 2010
- California Women’s Leadership Association (Central Valley Chapter), Member
- Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Year Award, 2010
- Fresno’s Leading Young Professionals, 2011, 2009, 2010, Member, Board of Directors
- Meg Whitman for Governor Campaign, 2009, 2010
- San Joaquin Valley Westside Water March, 2008
- San Diego County Wildfires, 2007
- California Republican Party Delegate, 2004, 2005, 2006
References
Available upon request
Timeline
District Director
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, District 2
04.2019 - Current
Chief of Staff
Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau, District 2
01.2013 - 04.2019
Chief of Staff
Fresno City Councilmember Andreas Borgeas, District 2
07.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Account Executive
Passantino Andersen Communications
02.2011 - 07.2011
Director
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
08.2007 - 01.2011
Deputy Director
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
03.2006 - 07.2007
Field Representative
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
08.2004 - 02.2006
Administrative Assistant
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
06.2004 - 07.2004
Campaign Assistant
Paul Betancourt for Assembly
03.2004 - 04.2004
Campaign Office Assistant
Mike Villines for Assembly
01.2004 - 02.2004
Receptionist
Barsamian and Moody Law Firm
05.2003 - 08.2003
Makeup Artist
Chanel at Gottschalks
10.2000 - 12.2002
Fragrance Sales Associate
Fragrances at Gottschalks
03.2000 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts in Politics -
University of California at Santa Cruz
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