MARY-CLAIRE SEI
Summary
Experienced administrative professional with track record in supporting executive leadership, maintaining databases, and troubleshooting in a high pressure environment. Proven ability to handle confidential information, create and maintain organizational systems and communicate high priority needs to inform policy. Focused on fostering team collaboration and meeting dynamic public sector needs through exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Mayor
Office of International Affairs | Office of Mayor Karen Bass
07.2023 - Current
- Managed Deputy Mayor’s calendar, prepared briefing materials and coordinated logistics for foreign delegations.
- Led internship program and diversified institutional recruitment to align with Mayor’s priorities and values.
- Drafted, coordinated and implemented international travel for the office. Engaged key partners to support MOIA’s goals abroad.
Graduate Fellow for External Affairs
Galbraith Research Fellow | Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Researched, drafted, and vetted organizations through memoranda before key stakeholder meetings.
- Planned, prioritized, and staffed meetings to coincide with Gov. Newsom’s agenda to best highlight initiatives, programs, and legislation.
- Coordinated and supported Governor’s Office events such as Antonio Villaraigosa’s LA area infrastructure tour.
Graduate Research Fellow
Galbraith Research Fellow | Office of Attorney General Rob Bonta
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Researched and drafted material for AB 3121: Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
- Fostered institutional relationships to secure donations of copyrighted materials and other resources.
Teacher and Community Organizer
United States Peace Corps
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Taught English to middle and high school students at the Lycée Privé Loterana Antanifotsy.
- Completed and submitted a grant for latrines and hand-washing stations through the Peace Corps Paid Partnership system.
- Selected as a Peace Corps Volunteer Trainer charged with teaching new volunteers about: Peace Corps policies, TEFL teaching curriculum, Participatory Assessment for Community Action tools, and cross-cultural engagement strategies, and emergency preparedness while in the field.
Teacher
Juniata College - Language in Motion Program
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught French and Francophone culture within the Huntingdon School District and Smithfield Correctional Institution, state penitentiary.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Intern
French Office of Immigration and Integration
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Documented interviews with asylum seekers to record their identifying information and reasons for fleeing their country of origin.
- Facilitated critical financial and housing processes to help newly arrived immigrants establish stability.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Department of Political Science
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Francophone Studies
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA01.2018
Skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Creative problem-solving
- Grant Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting
- Grant writing: PCPP Peace Corps Paid Partnership
- Public speaking
- Active listening
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and DocuSign
- Proficient in SPSS: Statistic Program for Social Sciences
- Project coordination
Certification
- TEFL | Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Awarded April 21, 2020
- Completed TEFL coursework and attended TEFL courses during Peace Corps pre-service training.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certifications
TEFL | Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Awarded April 21, 2020 - Completed TEFL coursework and attended TEFL courses during Peace Corps pre-service training.
CERT | Community Emergency Response Team | Awarded July 19th, 2018 - Attended courses at San Gabriel Fire House 51 on hazard identification, basic search-and-rescue, first aid, and the emergency operations hierarchy.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Mayor
Office of International Affairs | Office of Mayor Karen Bass
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Fellow for External Affairs
Galbraith Research Fellow | Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
09.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Research Fellow
Galbraith Research Fellow | Office of Attorney General Rob Bonta
03.2022 - 05.2022
Teacher and Community Organizer
United States Peace Corps
09.2018 - 03.2020
Intern
French Office of Immigration and Integration
03.2017 - 06.2017
Teacher
Juniata College - Language in Motion Program
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Public Administration - Department of Political Science
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Francophone Studies
Juniata College
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