COURTNEY SKINNER
Sacramento
Summary
Public Policy graduate from William Jessup University and member of Pi Sigma Alpha Honors. Skilled leader with experience in effectively communicating with diverse groups. Background includes analytical research, policy tracking, customer service, and executive assistance. Versatile skill set for handling various tasks as an Operations Assistant. Excels in planning events, overseeing purchasing, and producing detailed reports. Seven years of related experience. Well-equipped to contribute to any team or organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Assistant
Murdoch Walrath & Holmes
09.2021 - Current
- Tracked bills for lobbying staff and monitored floor/committee results, as well as proof read and edited letters that were submitted to committee on behalf of clients
- Aided in meeting scheduling for upper level staff, worked large conferences, and organized lobby days
- Experienced in booking flights, ordering catering, and ensuring any packets/folders were complete for any out of office meetings
- Responsible for drafting and sending newsletter information to our clients, as well as sent meeting reminders to engage our members in our events
Committee Assistant I
Senate Health Committee
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Tracked bills referred to our committee, maintained communication with members staff, the office of the Governor, Senate Pro Tempore, and other offices
- Managed all incoming support and opposition positions submitted via letter by businesses, constituents, and non-profit groups, for bills heard by the legislative body
- Ensured those positions were accurately reflected on the committee analysis
- Filed committee and author amendments on behalf of the committee and author's staff
- Managed office communication for the staff by way of phone calls, floor alert documentation/distribution, and incoming office meetings with legislative members, staff or lobbyists
Capitol Intern
The Office of Senator Jim Beall
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided aid and assistance to office staff by way of tracking bills on the floor for the member, answering phone calls, communicating with corresponding staff regarding constituent meetings
- Maintained constituent records and communicated with residents in the Senators district, also documented instances of support or opposition on current bills
- Aided in special projects regarding the Senators speaking engagements, meetings, floor presentations, or conducting research on bill information
Student Assistant
William Jessup University Graduate Department
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared and mailed the marketing collateral to perspective students
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining student data information including student application records, documentation processing, and marketing outreach
- Responsible for communicating directly with prospective university students and university officials
- Provided aid for department functions and events by communicating with attendees and organizing event materials
Student Intern
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted specific research on student housing, enrollment data, and specific differences in private universities compared to public institutions
- Attended committee hearings related to higher education issues, and gathered updated bill results for the company's contracted lobbyists
- Distributed communication to the organizations constituents about updated priority bill and budget information
- Communicated with Capital staff to arrange meetings on behalf of the organizations president
Education
Masters of Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding - Public Policy And Negotiations
California State University Dominguez Hills
05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy
William Jessup University
05.2019
Social Work Courses - undefined
Cosumnes River College
Elk Grove, CA12.2016
Social Work Courses - undefined
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Microsoft Outlook Expertise
- Word Proficiency
- Excel Proficiency
- PowerPoint Proficiency
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Adobe Acrobat Proficiency
- Government Policy Monitoring
- Legislative Bill Tracking
- Government Letter Management System
- Committee Procedures
- Travel Coordination
- Calendar Coordination
- Legal Document Amendment Processing
- Meeting Planning
- Meeting Facilitation
- Record Keeping
Timeline
Operations Assistant
Murdoch Walrath & Holmes
09.2021 - Current
Committee Assistant I
Senate Health Committee
12.2019 - 09.2021
Capitol Intern
The Office of Senator Jim Beall
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
05.2018 - 08.2018
Student Assistant
William Jessup University Graduate Department
02.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy
William Jessup University
Social Work Courses - undefined
Cosumnes River College
Social Work Courses - undefined
California State University Sacramento
Masters of Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding - Public Policy And Negotiations
California State University Dominguez Hills
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