Robert Mendez
Tallahassee,Florida
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clerk: Legislative Affairs (40 Hr/week)
Florida Department of Children & Families
Tallahassee, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies to advance the organization's legislative initiatives
- Manage daily operations of the office, including filing and organizing documents, answering phones, and assisting constituents
- Provide administrative support to senior staff members by completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
Facility Supervisor
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 12 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for all duties surrounding the day-to-day operations of the Leach Center and the Fitness and Movement Clinic
- Lead team of up to 6 Facility Attendants and 2 Member Service Associates per shift
Legislative Aide: Representative Mike Beltran
Florida House of Representatives (40 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Responsibilities included constituent management, scheduling, stakeholder relations, legislative research, and preparing briefs on important matters
- Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures
Program Assistant for Accounting and Equipment Management
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 10 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed point-of-sale reports and monetary transactions through ensuring the accuracy of daily deposits in compliance with Florida State University standards
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review regarding invoicing, collections, and deposits
- Served as a liaison between Student Staff and Professional Staff with various updates
Legislative Intern: Representative Daniel Perez
Florida House of Representatives (25 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided assistance in preparing materials for floor debates on pending legislation
- Attended committee hearings, briefings, and meetings to gain an understanding of policy initiatives
Membership Service Associate
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 20 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Processed membership applications and updated member records
Campaign Intern
Allan Fung For Congress (Approx. 4 hours/week)
Remote
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsibilities included voter outreach, campaign communications, polling assistance, and data management and collection
Florida Intern
U.S Senator Marco Rubio Office (15 hours/week)
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted staff members in community research, worked on special projects and interacted with constituents seeking assistance from federal agencies
Facility Attendant
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 20 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service and troubleshooted any general questions regarding programming and facility usage
Clerk
The Florida Bar Referral Service (25 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Referred callers to a licensed attorney in their local area to assist with their specific legal issue
- Knowledge of Florida law and its various subsets
Sales Associate
Home Depot (Approx. 30 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services
Associate
Panera Bread (Approx. 20 hours/week)
Tallahassee, FL
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of menu items according to recipes and instructions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.2022
Languages
English
Spanish
Affiliations
Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, April 2024- Current
2nd Judicial Court (Approx. 10 hours/month)
- Responsibilities include visiting assigned children regularly to understand their circumstances, wishes, and needs and to explain the legal process
- Volunteers assist Guardian ad Litem Attorneys with proceedings and in the courtroom
Volunteer and Mentor Program, January 2022- May 2024
Leon County Public School System (Approx. 1.5 hours/week)
- Responsibilities included tutoring disadvantaged students in an academic setting, providing information on professional interests and serving as a positive role model
FSU Campus Rec EDI Committee, January 2023- May 2023
Campus Recreation (Approx. 1 hours/week)
- Met once a week to discuss all accessible forms of FSU Campus Recreation to ensure equality, inclusion, and diversity.
Forward FSU Blazer, January 2023- May 2023
Florida State University (Approx. 2 hours/week)
- Participated in campaigns and community events hosted by Forward FSU for the Florida State student body
Vice President Of Membership, August 2022- December 2022
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (Approx. 4 hours/week)
- Managed new member recruiting and member retention
The Federalist Society, Active Member, 2024
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society at FSU, June 2022- May 2024
The National Society of Leadership and Success, June 2022- May 2024
Golden Key Honor Society, Dec 2022- May 2024
Accomplishments
- Selected to be an Inaugural Cohort Member of FSU's Legislative Internship Program at The Florida Capitol
- Leader in Action(LIA) certificate granted by FSU Campus Recreation
- Finalist for Leadership and Service Scholarship and Amy Grabina Leadership Scholarship at FSU Campus Recreation
- Recognized by FSU Campus Recreation as Employee of the Month (Jan 2023 & May 2023) for outstanding performance and team contributions
- Promoted from Facility Attendant to Program Assistant, in less than 12-months
Timeline
Senior Clerk: Legislative Affairs (40 Hr/week)
Florida Department of Children & Families
05.2024 - Current
Legislative Aide: Representative Mike Beltran
Florida House of Representatives (40 hours/week)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Facility Supervisor
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 12 hours/week)
04.2023 - 05.2024
Program Assistant for Accounting and Equipment Management
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 10 hours/week)
04.2023 - 10.2023
Legislative Intern: Representative Daniel Perez
Florida House of Representatives (25 hours/week)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Membership Service Associate
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 20 hours/week)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Campaign Intern
Allan Fung For Congress (Approx. 4 hours/week)
10.2022 - 11.2022
Florida Intern
U.S Senator Marco Rubio Office (15 hours/week)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Facility Attendant
FSU Campus Recreation (Approx. 20 hours/week)
06.2022 - 12.2022
Clerk
The Florida Bar Referral Service (25 hours/week)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Home Depot (Approx. 30 hours/week)
02.2021 - 05.2021
Associate
Panera Bread (Approx. 20 hours/week)
05.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida State University
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
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