Abigail Sawyer
San Francisco
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
DGA Planning Architecture Interiors
San Francisco
10.2024 - Current
- As an Administrative Assistant at DGA, I provide comprehensive support to executives and teams by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling day-to-day office operations.
- I’ve taken the lead in organizing vendor-sponsored events, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and negotiating agreements to ensure successful outcomes within budget constraints.
- My role demands multitasking, prioritizing key responsibilities, and streamlining administrative processes—all while upholding professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Event Coordinator
Moongate Lounge & Mister Jiu’s Events
San Francisco
02.2023 - 10.2024
- In this role, I coordinated events ranging from intimate private dinners to large-scale receptions with over 150 guests.
- I managed all aspects of event execution, ensuring that timelines were maintained and that the guest experience met high standards.
- I was often the go-to person for resolving unexpected issues on event days, drawing on strong communication and organizational skills to keep operations smooth and stress-free for both staff and guests.
Administrative Assistant & Field Manager
Diane Papan for California Assembly
San Mateo
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Campaign endorsed by PG&E
- While working on Diane Papan’s Assembly campaign, endorsed by PG&E, I was responsible for managing the campaign calendar, maintaining accurate donation records, and supporting field operations.
- I coordinated directly with policy researchers to respond to questionnaires and organized candidate interviews to support public engagement.
- I also led planning and execution of campaign fundraising events and took an active role in hiring and supporting the field team.
- My work helped ensure that community engagement remained focused, timely, and aligned with campaign goals until the campaign concluded early due to the opponent dropping out.
- Campaign endorsed by PG&E
Field Coordinator & Policy Research Assistant
Matt Haney for California Assembly
San Francisco
08.2021 - 04.2022
- In this role, I coordinated mobilization efforts, trained volunteers, and helped implement canvassing strategies to increase voter engagement.
- I worked closely with the policy research team to prepare responses to questionnaires and align community-facing messaging with broader campaign policy priorities.
- I was a key liaison between the campaign’s policy and field teams, ensuring that community outreach efforts were effectively tied to the candidate’s infrastructure, housing, and energy platform.
Education
Bachelors - Political Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08.2022
Skills
- Public Agency & Stakeholder Coordination
- Project & Event Management
- Permit & Policy Familiarity
- Time & Priority Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Escalation
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
DGA Planning Architecture Interiors
10.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Moongate Lounge & Mister Jiu’s Events
02.2023 - 10.2024
Administrative Assistant & Field Manager
Diane Papan for California Assembly
04.2022 - 10.2022
Field Coordinator & Policy Research Assistant
Matt Haney for California Assembly
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelors - Political Science
San Francisco State University
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