MOLLY LIENEMANN
Washington
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, with proven interpersonal skills. Capable of working independently and rapidly acquiring new competencies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Assistant
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune
Washington
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated over fifteen complex schedules and meetings for senior leadership, improving overall time management efficiency by 20%.
- Streamlined communication processes between the federal and state offices, resulting in a reduction of response times and enhanced office disclosure.
- Assisted in the preparation of seven voter response letters, enhancing the quality of deliverables and contributing to positive constituent feedback.
- Assisted office staff in completing administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and scheduling appointments while developing proficiency in IQ, the office's constituent correspondence platform.
- Trained and mentored twenty new staff members and interns on office procedures, significantly improving their onboarding experience and integration into the team.
Bartender
Royal Sands Social Club
Washington
06.2024 - Current
- Increased sales by 15% through creation and implementation of innovative cocktail menus and promotions.
- Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by delivering exceptional service to hundreds of guests daily.
- Trained and mentored 15 new bartenders, enhancing team efficiency and overall performance.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food and beverage orders, reducing wait times by 20%.
- Built a strong reputation for outstanding customer service while maintaining extensive knowledge of wines, beers, and liquors.
Senatorial Intern
US Senate Minority Whip John Thune
Washington
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in drafting and editing over twenty-five policy briefs, enhancing the Senator's outreach by providing concise information on key legislative issues.
- Conducted thorough research on legislative matters, resulting in actionable insights that informed the Senator's decisions on critical policies affecting all of South Dakota's constituents.
- Collaborated with a team to manage hundreds of constituent inquiries weekly, improving response times and fostering stronger community relations.
- Answered hundreds of constituent phone calls weekly, relaying the Senator's policy stances.
- Coordinated and conducted tours of the U.S. Capitol Complex for South Dakota constituents who visited Washington D.C.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government Studies
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota05.2024
Minor - Economics
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota05.2024
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Analytical skills
- Written correspondence
- Office administration
- Accuracy
Certification
- CPR
- Lifeguarding
- First Aid
- AED
Languages
- French, Advanced
- Spanish, Advanced
Activities
- Member of the Women's Swim Team at Augustana University in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Voted Senior Leadership Council Member on the Women's Swim Team in 2024.
- Selected for the Lutheran Colleges Washington D.C. Semester Program in Spring 2024.
- Member of the Dean's List in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Member of the French National Honors Society (Pi Delta Phi).
Timeline
Staff Assistant
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune
12.2024 - Current
Senatorial Intern
US Senate Minority Whip John Thune
09.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
Royal Sands Social Club
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Government Studies
Augustana University
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Augustana University
Minor - Economics
Augustana University