Lisa M. Hempel
Richmond,VA
Summary
Formerly employed as Virginia District Administrator for a large national corporation, an Associate Lobbyist for a premier Government Relations firm, and Administrative Assistant to three State Senators, I am seeking full-time employment in the Richmond, VA and/or Washington, DC area.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
The Senate of Virginia
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Provided administrative support to my Senator and Legislative Director
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel
- Managed the Senators' calendar and set appointments
- Researched and assisted constituents with appropriate services
Government Relations Associate
The Vectre Corporation
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted five state and federal lobbyists in all areas of government relations
- Created and updated spreadsheets tracking legislation for the Virginia General Assembly Sessions
- Set appointments and maintained principal's calendar
- Created and updated political fundraising event calendars and RSVPs
- Tracked all political contributions and wrote contribution letters
- Maintained and tracked client budgets
- Filed Lobbyist Registrations and Disclosure Reports
- Maintained all paper and electronic files for lobbyists' records
- Compiled informational packets for annual retreats
- Booked travel and accommodations for lobbyists and clients
- Monitored General Assembly committee meetings and floor sessions
- Printed bill books and emailed lobbyist selections to clients and updated clients on progress of bills daily and weekly
- Created and updated spreadsheets of bills of special interest for lobbyists
- Researched legislative, contribution, and elections data for lobbyists
Personal Assistant & House Manager
Richmond, VA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with household management and errands
- Hired and supervised contractors, maintenance workers, landscapers, pet care, and child care workers
- Scheduled appointments and booked travel
- Managed bills and correspondence.
Virginia District Administrator
Sears Home Improvements
Richmond, VA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Led team to consistently place in the top five performing offices nationally
- Ranked #1 in Mid-Atlantic Region
- Directed all administrative and office management duties
- Oversaw production support, sales support, hiring, and accounts receivable.
Sales Project Consultant
Sears Home Improvements
Richmond, VA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Achieved 30% closing rate in high-end, one-sit sales
- Prepared design proposals for customers
- Commissioned sales of residential kitchen, bathrooms and flooring renovations
Owner & Operator
The Children's House of
Germantown Germantown, MD
01.1990 - 01.2011
- Ran a successful small business for over twenty years with a waiting list for student enrollment
- Supervised after school program and student volunteers
- Incorporated as a registered non-profit organization
- Managed all business operations, including sales, advertising and accounting
- Developed curricula in accordance with Maryland Department of Education standards
- Complied with state licensing guidelines for record keeping and reporting to regulating agencies and accrediting organizations.
Education
Pre-Law/Political Science -
New York University
New York, NYTeaching Certificate, Preschool & Kindergarten -
Green Acres School
Skills
- Reception and customer service
- Spreadsheet Management
- Filing
- Calendar Management
- Research
- Mail Handling
- Appointment Scheduling
- Office Administration
- Professional Communication
- Sensitive Material Handling
- Business Correspondence
- Schedule Management
- Records Management
- Phone Call Answering
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
- Data Collection
- Travel Arrangements
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Affiliations
Volunteer Work: Richmond SPCA, McGuire Veteran's Hospital, Kiwanis Club of Richmond, Virginia Voice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Government Relations Associate
The Vectre Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant
The Senate of Virginia
01.2020 - 03.2024
Personal Assistant & House Manager
01.2013 - 01.2019
Virginia District Administrator
Sears Home Improvements
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Project Consultant
Sears Home Improvements
01.2011 - 01.2012
Owner & Operator
The Children's House of
01.1990 - 01.2011
Pre-Law/Political Science -
New York University
Teaching Certificate, Preschool & Kindergarten -
Green Acres School
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