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Rachel Carlson

Salem,OR

Summary

Goal-oriented, well-spoken promoting great communication and meeting participation skills. Highly collaborative with skill in prioritizing multiple tasks and managing competing deadlines. Proficient in Office 360 with a strong background in schedule coordination and administrative support. Experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with a focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Analytical and detailed Environmental Scientist with specialized experience in designing and applying sustainability solutions to deforestation and climate change problems. History in computer science as geographic information systems digital map maker for invasive species that put Oregon forests at risk. Uniquely positioned to bring real-world perspective to the environmental science process.

Work History

Legislative Intern

Representative James Heib
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supported administration and research processes for civil litigation cases.
  • Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
  • Drafted articles, letters, reports, and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
  • Worked closely with litigation attorneys to research, complete trial preparations, and create document drafts for court use.
  • Sat in at committee meetings, designed campaign posters for his bills, created an Excel spreadsheet of all his constituents' information and who supported and unsupported bills he needed to approve or disapprove, researched and watched old committee meetings to get information on a bill that he was debating on supporting
  • Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PPLE And Environmental Science

Willamette University
Salem, OR
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Orcutt Academy High School
Orcutt, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Policy development understanding
  • Legislative team assistance
  • Policy writing
  • Document Preparation
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms
  • Communications Drafting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public Speaking
  • Digital Communications

Timeline

Legislative Intern

Representative James Heib
02.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - PPLE And Environmental Science

Willamette University

High School Diploma -

Orcutt Academy High School
Rachel Carlson