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Valerie Herdman

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Gloucester, MA 01930

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vherdman AT gmail DOT com

Objective

Recent political science honors graduate and former member of Salem State University Political Science Academy seeking a position that inhances my intuitive research capabilities and constructive policy formulation. I possess hands-on office experience on Capitol Hill and in Minority Leader Senator Bruce Tarr's office.

Skills

Microsoft Office-Word/Power point/Excel
West law/Lexis Nexus
Office procedures
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
Computer-literate performer with intermediate software proficiency covering wide variety of applications
committed and versatile to various situations
Independent worker with the ability to multi task and also blend well in a team environment
Organized and a self starter
Resourceful and flexible team player who excels at building relationships with customers and colleagues

Experience
Minority Leader Senator Bruce E. Tarr	State House Room 308 Boston, MA 02133
Legislative Senate Intern	May 2011-present
assisted on various projects concerning the district such as environmental issues (fishing legislation and phragmetes concerns on Plum Island), and local issues(Legslation matters, gaming laws, drunk driving legislation, Parole issues and the Massachusetts State Budget) assist legislative staff with constituent cases. Answer phones/relay messages to appropriate personnel process documents using the Barre System, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Investigate issues and research laws greet fellow Senators and House Representatives

Periwinkles Catering	9A Old Right Road Ipswich, MA 01938
Caterer/Server	April 2008-present
Set up functions/ serve full dinner service/breakdown event Customer Satisfaction/Handle food and beverages. Responsible for the proper operation of the function. Service of food has to be fast and efficient. In this environment there is no room for error

Education
Salem State University	352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970
BS, Political Science	May, 2011

North Shore Community College	1Ferncroft Road Danvers, MA 01923
Paralegal Studies

Austin Peay State University	601 College Street Clarksville, TN 37044
Communication Studies

Extracurricular Activities/Awards

Political Science Academy 2009-2011- Promotes political thought and discussion through speakers, trips, and model U.N. competitors
Harvard Model U.N. 2011- Represented the Nation of Cameroon during the convention with specific concentration in World Health Organization issues.
Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society 2011

References Available Upon Request