Nishat Chowdhury
Woodside
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Albert Vann Legislative Fellow
Office of Councilmember Shahana Hanif
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed expertise in specific policy areas by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay informed about current trends and best practices.
- Built strong relationships with fellow legislative fellows through networking events and professional development opportunities, fostering a supportive community within the workplace.
- Supported the development of Intro. 216-A and Intro. 1201 by looking over bill language and amendments for various policy areas.
- Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
- Prioritized tasks to complete on time or ahead of schedule.
- Reviewed legislative and regulatory documents, analyzed implications and shared findings.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
- Managed relationships with constituents by effectively addressing concerns and providing timely updates on legislative activities.
- Improved legislative processes by conducting comprehensive research and analysis on policy issues.
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Met with members of Congress/Government or their staffers in NY/Woodside.
- Represented The Borgen Project at various business, political, and community events.
- Assisted with fundraising.
- Mobilized individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Spoke to groups, classes, and organizations.
- Wrote letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media, and other groups.
Intern
The Office of Senator Todd Kaminsky
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Took calls from constituents and assisted them to the best of my ability.
- Helped with coordination and administration.
- Aided paralegals or other employees.
- Wrote press releases and legal statements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues and administrators to facilitate positive and effective experiences.
Intern
The City Council
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Took calls from constituents and assisted them to the best of my ability.
- Helped with coordination and administration.
- Aided paralegals or other employees.
- Learned valuable techniques from observing other employees to use in the future.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues and administrators to facilitate positive and effective experiences.
Sales Lead
Journeys
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for assisting customers throughout the buying process.
- Greeted customers when they entered the store.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievements.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Tailored sales pitches to diverse customer needs, enhancing conversion rates.
Assistant Manager
FYE
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Responsible for assisting customers throughout the buying process.
- Greeted customers when they entered the store.
- Helped customers find specific products and showed them how to use them.
- Answered questions related to merchandise and store policies.
- Rang up customer purchases on the POS register.
- Assisted in store cleanup.
- Assisted in certain managerial tasks.
Secretarial Assistant
Writing and Critical Inquiry Department, SUNY Albany
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for assisting students with finding professors.
- Worked with various professors to ensure that they had all they needed.
- In charge of copying and printing per the needs of the department.
- Responsible for keeping storage closet as well as supply areas fully furnished.
- Assisted in budget sheets for the department.
- Assisted with keeping track of payroll for student advisors.
- Assisted with managerial tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy and Administration
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY12.2021
Masters of International Affairs - International Nongovernmental Organizations
Marxe School of International Affairs At Baruch
Manhattan, NY05.2024
Skills
- Data entry
- Policy Analysis
- Policy interpretation
- Strong proficiency in MS functions
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Research
- Professionalism
- Bill tracking
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Translation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Albert Vann Legislative Fellow
Office of Councilmember Shahana Hanif
10.2024 - 10.2025
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Lead
Journeys
05.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
The Office of Senator Todd Kaminsky
09.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
FYE
09.2019 - 04.2022
Secretarial Assistant
Writing and Critical Inquiry Department, SUNY Albany
09.2019 - 12.2021
Intern
The City Council
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy and Administration
SUNY At Albany
Masters of International Affairs - International Nongovernmental Organizations
Marxe School of International Affairs At Baruch
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