Mary Virginia Riordan
Alexandria,VA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst
DCCC
Washington, DC
06.2023 - Current
- Wrote, edited, and maintained opposition research books on Joe Kent (WA-03), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Kevin Coughlin (OH-13) containing personal, professional, political, financial, hits, and issues information
- Experience and understanding of the FOIA process and how to analyze and write up those documents
- Analyzed campaign finance receipts and disbursements of republican House candidates on the FEC and multiple state, secretary of state websites
- Helped make pitches on venerable republican house candidates
- Tracked and analyzed state and federal legislation on House members and candidates
- Tracked votes on state and federal legislation for House members and candidates
- experience with PACER and searching and analyzing federal court cases
- experience with searching and analyzing state level court cases from multiple different states
- Proficient at using LexisNexis and sorting through Nexis dumps to analyze, summarize, and bullet useful information
- Proficient at using Illumis and analyzing the information
- Able to go through massive amounts of information and create succinct and easy to understand materials on vulnerable republicans
Tracker
DCCC
Alexandria, VA
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitor Republican opposition for vulnerable Congressional House Democrats in VIrginia.
- Monitor and report on FEC filings at the End of Quarter
- Track and write rapid response reports of real-time interviews, coverage, events, and news of Candidates Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Yesli Vega (VA-07), and Hung Cao (VA-10).
- Monitor social media of candidates across more than 5 social media platforms and gathered and reported on relevant postings for strategic communications.
- Attend in-person events and record opposition candidates in real time to provide on-the-ground research.
- Contribute to research books and press releases through the thorough assemblage of campaign events, media appearances, and online content of the opposition candidates.
- Research and report the votes from opposition candidates who hold elected office.
- Collaborate with Communications team to create research bullets and content to help create proof and consensus of opponents views.
Associate
50 State
Washington, DC
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided for a company that provides issue advocacy, government relations, and public affairs strategies at a state level to other entities.
- Managed interns
- Helped organize and compile data for clients.
- Managed academic research related to state legislation, Governors, ballot initiatives, 2021/2022 political races.
- Developed spreadsheets on state legislation, starting dates for budgets, state constitutional dates for special sessions, and state contribution limits.
- Wrote memos for clients on state legislation, Executive Orders, specific legislatures and governors, and the impact on clients of elections, state legislation, and Executive Orders.
- Adept at using Quorum and other legislative databases.
- Tracked of 50 Governors' 2021 priorities and states' primary legislation in 2021.
- Assisted with fundraising and events.
Barista
Starbucks
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed advanced customer service techniques and multitasking skills.
Teacher
La Petite Academy Preschool
Richmond, VA
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided care to over 100 children. Created and maintained a safe, fun and nurturing learning environment for 22 children; organized active learning classroom.
- Liaised between parents and teaching staff regarding student progress.
Hostess
Baker's Crust Inc.
Richmond, VA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Created welcoming environment, provided highest quality of service for the guests, and promptly mitigated arising conflicts and issues.
International Volunteer Experience
Youth With A Mission Costa Rica et al
06.2015 - 08.2015
- YWAM Costa Rican Internship: Assisted with animals, farming and care of facility. Fed the homeless in the local village weekly.
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama – Studied local culture, climate and environment with Cape Henry Collegiate School,
Intern for Congressman John Larson (CT)
US House of Representatives
Washington, DC
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Attended Congressional Hearings and provided summaries.
- Greeted constituents, visitors, and answered phone.
- Trained to provide Capitol tours.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Management
George Washington University
Washington, DC2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies | Graduated
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2018
Timeline
Research Analyst
DCCC
06.2023 - Current
Tracker
DCCC
10.2021 - 06.2023
Associate
50 State
09.2019 - 10.2021
Barista
Starbucks
04.2019 - 09.2020
Teacher
La Petite Academy Preschool
08.2016 - 01.2019
Hostess
Baker's Crust Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2017
International Volunteer Experience
Youth With A Mission Costa Rica et al
06.2015 - 08.2015
Intern for Congressman John Larson (CT)
US House of Representatives
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Political Management
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies | Graduated
Virginia Commonwealth University