Steven J. Valanoski
Summary
Motivated professional offering great communication skills & problem solving technique. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Harrisburg, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Has extensive contact with the public & other persons involved in the legislative.
- Responded to staff and constituent requests for meetings, information or other concerns.
- Leveraged and continuously increased knowledge of legislative processes within state and local government structures.
- Provided administrative assistance by returning phone calls, answering emails and putting together mail distribution lists.
- Monitors & updates the State Representative & other staff on district & Harrisburg issues.
- Facilitated constituent communication with government agencies to support access to services.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory requirements and reported concerns to representatives.
- Completed tasks ahead of deadlines and devised new methods that streamlined administrative processes.
- Welcomed guests to legislative office, asking open-ended questions to identify ways to offer help.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
RESEARCH INTERN
Retiresafe
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researching/analyzing congressional bills pertaining to senior citizens.
- Exploring policy issues for monthly newsletter & social media.
- Collaborated on research topics for weekly social media posts.
- Created webinar project with team members.
- Completed research pertaining to technology, grassroots, HIPAA, retiring at home.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.
- Carried out experiments under supervision, developing skills and technique to operate independently.
STUDENT OFFICE ASSISTANT
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated office protocol,proper phone etiquette, assisting walk-ins, acting liaison between professors & students.
- Maintained & organized filing system for efficiency.
- Reviewed copying/scanning confidential student/professor documents with discretion.
STAFF WRITER
Bloomsburg University the Voice
Bloomsburg, PA
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Composed bi-weekly political news stories & columns, plus articles of interest, ex., vacant supreme court seat, voting irregularities in 2020 election.
- Guided weekly staff meetings to improve on trending topics.
- Promoted a recap of presidential debate of 2020 election, a movie theater experience during covid, analysis of supreme court decision.
- Advocated more social media presence promoting stories.
SERVER/SECURITY
West End Ale Haus
Bloomsburg, PA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Multi-tasking customer orders.
- Served clients with grace & confidence.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Assisted in refilling bar.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA12.2022
General Studies
The Washington Center
Washington, D.C.08.2022
Public Policy Research Intern
Retiresafe
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Problem Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Team Management
- Team Building
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Computer Skills
- Able to work independently
- Analytical thinking
- Data Management
Affiliations
- Developed webinar on HIPAA for internship.
- Dean's list.
- Co-lead in study groups for research & methods class.
Timeline
RESEARCH INTERN
Retiresafe
06.2022 - 08.2022
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
01.2022 - Current
STUDENT OFFICE ASSISTANT
Bloomsburg University
11.2021 - 05.2022
STAFF WRITER
Bloomsburg University the Voice
06.2020 - 02.2021
SERVER/SECURITY
West End Ale Haus
02.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Bloomsburg University
General Studies
The Washington Center
Public Policy Research Intern
Retiresafe
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