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Tenásha Williams
DC Metro Area
EDUCATION
Masters of Public Administration, Public Policy, University of Akron, Akron, OH,
Bachelor of Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA,
TECHNICAL, SPECIALZED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
- Grant writing
- Community outreach
- Campaign trend Reporting
- Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Project management
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- Knowledgeable in Spanish
- Full range of computer proficiencies (SPSS, IQ, PPT)
- Analytical, statistical & marketing research
- Fundraise & community organizing
- Social media & blog outreach
- Legislative Policy & Digital Research (CRM)
CONGRESSIONAL, POLICY & ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE
Common Cause, Washington, DC – Present
Executive Assistant to the President, Liaison to the National Governing Board
- Manages and increases efficiency of day-to-day operations of the President’s office
- Provides executive level administrative support, including scheduling, travel arrangements, writing and editing correspondence, memos, letters, agendas/itinerary and designs ads and promotional materials
- Improves reports; strengthens electronic file system, updates contact lists
- Plans and coordinates special events, National Governing Board meetings, political gatherings, business parties, celebrations, retreats, business related occasions and logistics.
National Office Liaison for Economic Opportunity for All (EOFA) and Racial Equity
- Creates and maintains a database of coalition partners and organizations in the economic, multicultural and community development arena.
- Represents Common Cause and the EOFA campaign at allies’ coalition meetings and coordinate internal request
- Travels to state chapters and assist with voting and election programs and supervises research interns.
Creative Computing Solutions Inc., Contract with DHS, Washington, DC metro area
Research Analyst
- Researched and analyzed records for US-VISIT initiative, gained knowledge of US immigrations law and policy
- Ensured quality and production standards for team.
U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, Akron, OH –
Congressional Aide
- Responded to and tracked correspondence regarding constituent inquiries, monitored legislative and policy regulations.
- Directed and oversaw Academy Day for District’s high school students nominations into military academies
- Distributed and managed schedule for Rep. Sutton when in the district.
- Oversaw internship program, including the training and supervision of interns.
- Researched constituent inquiries using CRS, LIS, the Library of Congress (Thomas), SPSS or other available government resources.
- Wrote Letters of Support for Grants and Proclamations to constituents, government agencies and various organizations.
- Responsible for data entry, logging letters and constituent requests, and tracking opinions/inquiries in IQ.
Congressional Intern
- Researched constituent inquiries using CRS, LIS, the Library of Congress (Thomas) and other available resources.
- Drafted Letters of Support for Grants and Proclamations to constituents and various organizations and agencies.
- Performed data entry in IQ, which involved logging in letters, constituent requests, and opinions including names and addresses of constituents.
To Care For, Inc., Akron, OH
Healthcare Policy Assistant
- Researched and forecasted healthcare policy and provided health care assistance to elderly clients
- Provided administrative support to Health Policy Team; promoted healthcare needs for the elderly.
International Women’s Air and Space Museum, Cleveland, OH
Museum Archivist Intern
- Researched women pilots and astronauts for public inquiries; introduced new applications for historical department
- Maintained and cataloged the archive’s digital database and inventory; projected areas of public interest for media
- Assisted in the preservation and protection of archival materials; conceptualize new systems for archival storage.
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, PC, Philadelphia, PA
Legal Assistant
- Performed full range of Paralegal responsibilities, including writing Affidavits of Service and Notice of Sale to lienholders.
- Contacted Prothonotary’s office, Sheriff’s office, Title Insurance companies, and involved parties of notifications of foreclosure and sale of real estate property.
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & DESIGN EXPERIENCE
The Buchtelite at University of Akron, Akron, OH
Senior Advertising Representative
- Managed full range of advertising responsibilities: directed Ad team, selling and negotiating space in university’s independent student newspaper; organized archives and updated issues and client information in digital database; designed and coordinated marketing materials to current and prospective clients; managed Northwest Territory advertising team.
Akron Community Development Association, Akron, OH
Summer Educational Recruiter
- Provided low-income minority students with job and internship opportunities within the community; created and coordinated workshops, seminars and educational events for students dealing with college applications and resume writing skills; built and strengthened relationships with local business to participate in future youth educational programs.
Five Below, Philadelphia, PA –
Merchandise & Production Coordinator/Assistant Buyer
- Negotiated and contracted with vendors on purchase orders; Researched marketing trends on merchandise; Organized sample products, advertisements and allocation invoices for department; Performed advertisement tracking for the sale of merchandise; Selected potential merchandise for target market.
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Costume Buyer Professional Externship
- Requested fabric from warehouse to be sent to vendors using SAP and Access; Completed Purchase Orders, made appropriate barcode labels and shipping information; Organized and conserved/archived sample closet of all Walt Disney garments; Structured and organized potential vendor catalogs, brochures and samples; Completed Sale Orders Entry (SOE’s), ordered notions, documented and archived cosmetic samples.
Mt. Airy, USA, Philadelphia, PA
Summer Educational Monitor
- Provided counseling for high school students; Created workshops and seminar teaching basic resume writing skills and performed mock interviews; Coordinated and implemented educational events and programs to/for students; Responsible for accounts payable and distribution of payment to students.
RELATED AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Golden Key International Honour Society (-present) ♦ Member, Association of Women in Higher Education ( – Present) ♦ Public Administration & Urban Studies Association (-) ♦ Editor & Writer, D & M Magazine ( – )
♦ ♦ VOLUNTEER: Congressional Cemetery (); Legal Clinic (); Wright Women’s Shelter (); Vote for Change (); Give Kids the World (); Sayre Beacon Reading Center ( – ); Ronald McDonald House ()
