Sarah Haynes Resume
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Sarah Haynes Resume

Education:
B.A., Communications/ Public Relations
Vanguard University Of Southern California (VUSC)
Graduated: December 2014

Experience:

California State Senate Fellow (October 2017 – Current)
Managed 5 pieces of legislation on behalf of a member, including completing research, finding support, and staffing committee on each issue
Managed a series of interns and research assistants to teach them how to perform at a high standard for the Senator
Coordinated with visiting stakeholders and synthesized information for the Senator to keep him accurately informed and able to make informed votes for his constituents
Analyzed over 200 pieces of legislation for the Senator and communicated the principles and effects of each bill concisely and effectively while also taking in the political considerations of the bills as well
Performed extensive and thorough research projects to assist the Senator as he formed his legislative package

Pasquines – Senior Correspondent for Puerto Rican Affairs (Remote) (February 2017 – Current)
Wrote articles about breaking news coming out of Puerto Rico and kept informed of government decisions and tracked changes regarding those decisions
Researched the history of the island and was able to understand and communicate the context of certain political choices and environments
Conducted interviews with notable people through the islands government and citizens, including the governor
Utilized the publishing standards and writing styles of the newspaper to keep the style and voice consistent with expectations

StitchFix - Personal Stylist (Remote) (February 2017 - February 2018)
Styled 60+ clients a week and delivered personalized and high level service for each individual consumer
Communicated with leads and other stylists regarding merchandise and client expectations daily
Set independent schedule and worked without direct supervision while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction
Problem solved, adapted, and maintained client satisfaction when inventory was short or stylists were short staffed

Fagan, Friedman, and Fulfrost - Office Services Coordinator (August 2016-August 2017)
Facilitated communication between the firm and outside individuals including the court system and schools throughout California
Ensured an efficient office workflow for multiple teams and projects
Created and maintained filing systems through the office to ensure that documents and information were maintained
Provided the primary staff support for multiple projects at any given time

Rainmakers Fundraising – Marketing and Development Officer (June 2016 – August 2016)
Facilitated and initiated communication between constituents and candidate
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor while fundraising for major party events and candidates
Wrote outreach letters and other marketing materials for different nonprofit fundraising events
Communicated candidate platforms and ideologies to at least 150 major donor constituents a day

Weintraub Tobin Law Firm - Office Clerk/Coordinator (November 2015 – June 2016)
Administrative support for all attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, and other office administrative positions
Helped create and encourage the growth of a new administrative team in the firm
Responsible for maintaining and keeping current over 250 client files daily
Created and implemented organizational changes to encourage organization and efficiency in tasks firmwide
Ensured that the office spaces remained functional, organized, and maintained for heavy everyday use

References available upon request