Rachel Zara
Legislative Aide at New Castle County (DE) Government- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Process Design Engineer
Loyalist Certification ServicesMay, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL V3 Foundation
Loyalist Certification ServicesApr, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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New Castle County (DE) Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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500 - 600 Employee
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Legislative Aide
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Mar 2019 - Present
Manages legislative portfolio of member by drafting and assisting with legislation with a focus on local land use regulations, Manages member’s social media presence including targeted mailings for community issues, Works closely with federal, state, and other local representatives to facilitate projects and handle constituent concerns Manages legislative portfolio of member by drafting and assisting with legislation with a focus on local land use regulations, Manages member’s social media presence including targeted mailings for community issues, Works closely with federal, state, and other local representatives to facilitate projects and handle constituent concerns
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Palm Beach County
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Legislative Delegation Aide
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
Assists in the operation of the Legislative Affairs and Legislative Delegation offices in Palm Beach County. Responsible for completing correspondence, taking and transcribing notes, legislative research, and representing the office at meetings throughout the community. Additionally, perform routine administrative tasks that include maintaining budget records, purchasing, and personnel records. Assists in the operation of the Legislative Affairs and Legislative Delegation offices in Palm Beach County. Responsible for completing correspondence, taking and transcribing notes, legislative research, and representing the office at meetings throughout the community. Additionally, perform routine administrative tasks that include maintaining budget records, purchasing, and personnel records.
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American Technion Society
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
Maintain accounting records of donor gifts and projects, Assists with developing schedules and itineraries including transportation and accommodations for visiting Technion faculty, and handles general office duties, including answering telephone, mail distribution, filing and other office functions. Maintain accounting records of donor gifts and projects, Assists with developing schedules and itineraries including transportation and accommodations for visiting Technion faculty, and handles general office duties, including answering telephone, mail distribution, filing and other office functions.
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ITSM Academy
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Education Administrator
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May 2014 - Oct 2016
Manages the oversight and delivery of Public Classes in our Fort Lauderdale Training Center as well as in our Virtual Classroom
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Office Manager
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Feb 2012 - May 2014
Manage day-to-day operations of the Fort Lauderdale Training Center, working to make the office more organized and efficient
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State of New Jersey
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Constituent Services Representative - 4th Legislative District
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Aug 2009 - Feb 2012
Greet and assist walk-in visitors and callers with constituent issues, performing an intake interview and making sure to get vital information for entry into the constituent tracking program Handle a constituent caseload as assigned by the Chief of Staff Assist constituents promptly with problems they are having with local, state or federal government entities and other matters Refer federal matters in writing to the proper authorities Assist constituents with state tax programs and problems, including PTR, homestead benefit rebates, and related inquiries Assist senior citizens with state health programs, such as PAAD and Senior Gold, and other medical and insurance issues Process notary public applications and address related constituent inquiries Assist with regular administrative functions of the office such as: answering telephones, open and sort mail and faxes when necessary, assist with copying and mailing, production and tracking of citations and ceremonial resolutions Assist with district office outreach efforts, attend town hall meetings, mobile district office hours, and other district office events as a representative of the legislators Assist with mailings and other correspondence related to outreach activities Drafting of monthly E-Newsletter Show less
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4th Legislative District of New Jersey
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Turnersville, New Jersey
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Legislative Intern
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Mar 2009 - May 2009
Worked with Legislative Aide on day-to-day responsibilities such as media research, policy research and analysis, and upkeep of the contact data-base Worked with Legislative Aide on day-to-day responsibilities such as media research, policy research and analysis, and upkeep of the contact data-base
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Education
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Florida Atlantic University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration -
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government