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Laura McCarthy

1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222

518.555.5555 • LM@albany.edu

Professional Profile

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Highly motivated and analytical MPA candidate with over three years of successful lobbying experience

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Excellent knowledge of New York State government and policy writing

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Strong work ethic along with outstanding research, interpersonal, and communication skills

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Trained in the use of Microsoft office programs, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel

Education

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany, Albany, NY

Master of Public Administration, expected May 20xx

Concentration: Environmental Policy; Public Economics

Smith College, Northampton, MA

Bachelor of Arts, May 2008

Major: Government; Major: Italian Studies

Università di Firenze, Florence, Italy

Study abroad 2007-2008

Experience

United University Professions (UUP), Latham, NY

John M. Reilly Legislative Intern, (February 20xx – Present)

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Assist in organizing regional and statewide legislative meetings on union issues.

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Organize UUP Outreach Committee events in cooperation with the UUP Research & Legislation Department.

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Aid in the preparation of legislative newsletters and bulletins distributed monthly to 5000 constituents.

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Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on related union issues for the Research Department.

New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), Albany, NY

Environmental Analyst, (June 2008 – September 2011)

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Researched the administration of the Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law.

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Performed Freedom of Information Law requests.

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Compiled scientific information regarding the expected effects of climate change.

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Wrote public hearing testimony for presentation by NYPIRG’s Senior Environmental Associate regarding support

of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed Burn Barrel Ban.

Legislative Intern, (May 2007 – September 2007)

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Organized a press conference commemorating the 25th anniversary of the New York State Recyclable Container

Act and promoting the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill.

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Designed visual aids for press conferences and events advocating for the Bigger Better Bottle Bill.

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Conducted two independent research projects regarding the cost-benefit of recycling bins in hotel rooms and

health safety standards for public water fountains, respectively.

Smith College Facilities Management, Northampton, MA

Recycling Representative, (August 2007 – May 2008)

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Conducted a sustainability project in coordination with the Smith College Sustainability Director.

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Researched potential sustainable practices for the College, including the reduction of electricity use in academic

buildings and the development of an integrated pest management program.

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Conducted recycling awareness workshops in coordination with the Smith College Facilities Management

Director.

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