MATTHEW ARCHAMBO
Madison,WI
Summary
Adaptable team-oriented professional with stellar job performance history, experience in several political offices with a motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled in training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service/constituent needs. Forward-thinking progressive with a wide range of policy interests. Resourceful individual with a diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing partner engagement and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Assistant
State Senator Bob Wirch
08.2020 - Current
- Staff Senator Wirch on Sporting Heritage, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, Natural Resources and Energy, Licensing, Constitution and Federalism, Labor Regulatory Reform, and Veterans and MIlitary Affairs Committee's. Also staff Senator Wirch on Governor's Council's on Migrant Labor and Sporting Heritage. Prepare a written briefing for every bill in each committee agenda which includes a bill summary, registered opposition and support, budget impacts, and possible questions/concerns that should be raised in Committee. Also tracked Executive Session action and ensured Senator Wirch's paper ballot's are complete and returned in a timely fashion.
- Track legislation and current events on issues related to natural resources, licensing, labor, and veterans. Keep Senator Wirch updated on new and changing concerns from established community and lobby organizations and constituents. This includes understanding all legislation introduced, including opposing and support arguments for all interested parties.
- Conduct monthly calls to all labor leaders in the 22nd Senate District to discuss their concerns, determine updated employment statistics, and prepare a summary that is shared with Senator Wirch to relay this information. These calls often lead to requests for assistance from union members needing help obtaining professional licensure and follow-up with DSPS. These calls also lead to sharing concerns regarding local labor negotiations on contracts and requests for legislation. I also follow national labor strikes and provide timely updates to Senator Wirch on the conflict and resolution details when the strike is ended.
- Assist with community outreach in the 22nd Senate District, which involves meeting directly with constituents to ensure they are updated on current issues in the Legislature, Senator Wirch's position on a variety of issues, and providing information and assistance with state law or agencies when necessary.
- Provide vital customer service to all who contact or visit the office. Document issues or concerns from constituents and follow up with local programs and resources that can assist. Log each case into Forward database, assign to the correct staff-member and track the number of open constituent cases held by each staff member in a weekly report for the Chief of Staff.
- Write and research responses to constituents on a variety of issues. Coordinate constituent communication with federal elected officials' offices for assistance with visas, passports, and other federal concerns.
- Attend in-district meetings held by our office and State agencies on issues related to my core responsibilities.
Legislative Assistant
Representative Tod Ohnstad
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Authored weekly newsletter to provide frequent updates for constituents during Covid-19 pandemic
- Handled incoming constituent contacts, and drafted response letters
- Coordinated Rep. Ohnstad's schedule and appointments
- Responsible for all constituent data tracking
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
Legislative Assistant/Intern
State Senator Chris Larson
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics, including education, health care, agriculture, environmental issues, partisan redistricting and business tax legislation
- Attended committee/constituent meetings with Senator Larson and Policy Advisor/Chief of Staff, took notes and disseminated this information to offer professional opinion
- Provided constituents with casework assistance
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Critiqued and commented on political issues in public media forums to highlight policies and sway opinion
- Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends
- Managed intern employees by assigning work, assisting with constituent casework and training in general office functions
Assembly Page Assistant
Wisconsin Assembly Sergeant at Arms
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked and developed relationships with staff from various offices to accomplish necessary tasks
- Delivered messages and bill drafts quickly, gaining exceptional knowledge of the Capitol building
- Worked with others to accomplish tasks for Representatives in a timely fashion
- Answered phone calls to direct constituents to legislative offices and answered questions regarding Wisconsin Legislature operations
- Sat in and assisted operations with caucus meetings, assembly floor sessions, and committee meetings
Bartender Server
Monk's Bar & Grill - Eau Claire
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Ensured superior service and efficiency at all times.
- Maintained accuracy and efficiency when processing sales transactions.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Built a solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty.
- Offered enthusiastic and personable service to all customers.
Server
Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
- Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues.
Sales Associate
GNC - General Nutrition Centres
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reedsburg Area High School
Reedsburg, WIBachelor of Arts - Political Science And State Government
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.2018
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Document Organization
- Office Operations
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Writing and editing skills
- Meeting preparation
- Constituent/data tracking with Forward experience
- Rapport and relationship building
Timeline
Legislative Assistant
State Senator Bob Wirch
08.2020 - Current
Legislative Assistant
Representative Tod Ohnstad
03.2020 - 08.2020
Assembly Page Assistant
Wisconsin Assembly Sergeant at Arms
07.2019 - 01.2020
Legislative Assistant/Intern
State Senator Chris Larson
07.2018 - 08.2020
Bartender Server
Monk's Bar & Grill - Eau Claire
06.2016 - 12.2017
Sales Associate
GNC - General Nutrition Centres
09.2014 - 07.2015
Server
Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co
05.2014 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Reedsburg Area High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And State Government
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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