Legislative Assistant Resume

Thomas Boucher

5279 Saddlebag Lake Rd

Boxboro, MA, 01719

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To obtain the position as Legislative Assistant to ensure the smooth and conflicts free functioning of all operations of the organization.

Summary of Skills:

• Sound knowledge of researching, writing and editing advocacy pieces
• Wide knowledge of the legislative and policy development processes
• Good understanding of the laws, regulations and rules governing congressional lobbying
• Ability to organize and coordinate state legislative campaigns
• Ability to identify and interview contract lobbyists
• Ability to conduct research on state legislative proposals and processes

Work Experience:

Legislative Assistant

Pentair, Inc., Boxboro, MA

August 2005 to till date

• Managed advocacy and regulatory proceedings before legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Developed and prepared white papers and original research in support of policy outcomes.
• Analyzed and monitored policy and legislative proposals from the executive branch and congress.

Legislative Assistant

AAR Corporation, Boxboro, MA

May 2000 to July 2005

• Analyzed and monitored policy and legislative proposals from the executive branch and congress.
• Managed and maintained supervisor’s calendar and independently schedules appointments.
• Communicated on behalf of the General Manager to various company employees.

Education

Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA