Aliyah Young
Berkeley
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Bakersfield City Council, excelling in policy development and community engagement. Proven leadership and project coordination skills, complemented by strong documentation management. Adept at conducting research and analysis, empowering constituents, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Committed to driving impactful initiatives in local governance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
intern
Bakersfield City Council
Bakersfield
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support to Bakersfield City Councilmember Andre Gonzalez, contributing to policy development and community initiatives.
- Conducted research and analysis on municipal issues to inform council decisions and legislative priorities.
- Drafted correspondence, reports, and public communications on behalf of the Councilmember's office.
- Assisted in planning and executing civic engagement efforts, including town halls, stakeholder meetings, and community forums.
- Collaborated with city departments, nonprofit partners, and community leaders to advance district projects and initiatives.
- Developed strong skills in public policy, government operations, and constituent relations through hands-on experience in local governance.
Research Assistant
TAP Voulenteer program
Berkeley
11.2024 - 04.2025
- I also helped develop resources to educate participants on their rights and the expungement process, working to empower tribal members and support their reintegration into society without the burden of a criminal record.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for legal proceedings.
- Conducted research on legal precedents and relevant case law to support cases.
- Scheduled appointments, hearings, and meetings to ensure timely legal services delivery.
- Worked for a school nonprofit that worked with lawyers to help expunge criminal records.
Laboratory Assistant
Cal State Bakersfield
Bakersfield
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted social experiments per week, and maintained all lab equipment and supplies in order to complete experiments on time.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of research methods and techniques, and an understanding of basic scientific principles.
- Worked on research on social behavioral issues and results in criminals.
- Used results to compare sentences within different race groups
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2028
Skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft excel
- Documentation management
- Project coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Administrative support
- Social media sites
Timeline
Research Assistant
TAP Voulenteer program
11.2024 - 04.2025
intern
Bakersfield City Council
05.2023 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Cal State Bakersfield
07.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UC Berkeley