Taylor Ragano
Taylor Ragano
Arlington, VA
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Grad Student Seeking Research & Analysis Role Research | Policy Analysis | Customer Service Enthusiastic graduate student pursuing an M.P.A. with expected 2021 graduation seeking exciting opportunity policy research and analysis. Diligently design and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis projects that lead to actionable conclusions. Adeptly coordinate diverse teams to set research goals and deliver conclusions within established timelines. Utilize key research databases and tools to deliver comprehensive analyses of pressing public policy questions that inform critical leadership decisions. ? Qualitative Research ? Research Design ? Project Planning ? Daily Operations Management ? Public Policy ? Sociology ? Quantitative Analysis ? Public Administration ? Team Leadership ? Customer Relations ? Reporting ? Data Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE OF U.S. REPRESENTIVE TOM REED OF NEW YORK Present Congressional Intern ? Conversed with constituents regarding current federal, state, and local policy issues and entered their data into an IQ database to catalog constituent correspondence ? Conducted research for a legislative issue project presented to the staff of Congressmen Reed ? Analyzed and located local and national news stories along with online mentions to write thorough daily press clips
VIRGINIA TECH EXCUTIVE BRIEFING CENTER 2020 - Present Event Assistant Planner ? Initiate the first point of contact for clients as well as employ interpersonal skills and collaborate directly with the client during events to ensure a hospitable environment ? Assist clients with audio and visual technology to communicate with others along with presentation of client’s material to the audience ? Set up and tear down layout of the event along with producing detailed daily reports to my managers and fellow employees
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2019 – Present Substitute Teacher ? Deliver established lesson plans and provide interactive learning sessions to students across subjects and grade levels. ? Provide engaging classroom instruction to improve student outcomes based on teaching best practices. ? Produce summary classroom reports to teachers to ensure smooth transition between sessions.
BAR LOUIE, MCCORMICK AND SCHMICKS, PASSION FISH 2013 – 2018 Host & Server
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech, LA, GPA 4.0, 2021 Bachelor of Science in Sociology, James Madison University, 2019 Associate’s degree in General Studies, Northern Virginia Community College
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Head of Logistics Committee, the Big Event, James Madison University; Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club; Volunteer, Overcoming Barriers; Volunteer, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Leader for Alternative Weekend Break, James Madison University
Taylor Ragano
Arlington, VA
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Grad Student Seeking Research & Analysis Role Research | Policy Analysis | Customer Service Enthusiastic graduate student pursuing an M.P.A. with expected 2021 graduation seeking exciting opportunity policy research and analysis. Diligently design and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis projects that lead to actionable conclusions. Adeptly coordinate diverse teams to set research goals and deliver conclusions within established timelines. Utilize key research databases and tools to deliver comprehensive analyses of pressing public policy questions that inform critical leadership decisions. ? Qualitative Research ? Research Design ? Project Planning ? Daily Operations Management ? Public Policy ? Sociology ? Quantitative Analysis ? Public Administration ? Team Leadership ? Customer Relations ? Reporting ? Data Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE OF U.S. REPRESENTIVE TOM REED OF NEW YORK Present Congressional Intern ? Conversed with constituents regarding current federal, state, and local policy issues and entered their data into an IQ database to catalog constituent correspondence ? Conducted research for a legislative issue project presented to the staff of Congressmen Reed ? Analyzed and located local and national news stories along with online mentions to write thorough daily press clips
VIRGINIA TECH EXCUTIVE BRIEFING CENTER 2020 - Present Event Assistant Planner ? Initiate the first point of contact for clients as well as employ interpersonal skills and collaborate directly with the client during events to ensure a hospitable environment ? Assist clients with audio and visual technology to communicate with others along with presentation of client’s material to the audience ? Set up and tear down layout of the event along with producing detailed daily reports to my managers and fellow employees
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2019 – Present Substitute Teacher ? Deliver established lesson plans and provide interactive learning sessions to students across subjects and grade levels. ? Provide engaging classroom instruction to improve student outcomes based on teaching best practices. ? Produce summary classroom reports to teachers to ensure smooth transition between sessions.
BAR LOUIE, MCCORMICK AND SCHMICKS, PASSION FISH 2013 – 2018 Host & Server
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech, LA, GPA 4.0, 2021 Bachelor of Science in Sociology, James Madison University, 2019 Associate’s degree in General Studies, Northern Virginia Community College
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Head of Logistics Committee, the Big Event, James Madison University; Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club; Volunteer, Overcoming Barriers; Volunteer, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Leader for Alternative Weekend Break, James Madison University