Jennifer Barrelle
Government Affairs, Community Affairs, Fundraising
Lowell, MA
Work Experience
Legal Analyst
February 2011 to Present
Office of State Representative Michael Kane Chair Municipalities and Regional Government
Massachusetts House of Representatives Boston. MA
Legal Researcher February 2011- Present
• Read, research, analyze and review legislation sent to the committee
• Responsible for working closely with various state agencies, local government and members of the Legislature regarding bills in the committee
• Draft bills as needed to comply with procedural rules or to make changes necessary for an effective bill
• Prepare Chairman for all committee hearings with bill summaries, verbal briefings, identifying possible questions or concerns with legislation
• Schedule and attend meetings with various agencies, organizations and non-profits regarding legislation
• Planning regional meetings to discuss needs of communities
Office of State Representative Barbara L'Italien Vice- Chair House Ways and Means
December 2009 to Present
Boston. MA
Budget and Policy Director December 2009-Present
• Research, draft and present legislative priorities, including those filed by the Executive and Legislative branches and analyze budgetary priorities and targeted aspects of the Commonwealth's various appropriations proposals
• Communicate with state agencies, non-profits, lobbyists and advocates relative to legislative and budgetary matters, including development and implementation of successfully passed laws
• Strategic and creating thinking while assisting in planning to ensure passage of legislative and budgetary priorities
• Promote and develop programming, outreach events, creation of various communication materials for electronic and non-electronic means, and planning visitation events geared towards elder, autism and veteran services
• Counsel and advise constituents with problem solving as the liaison between local and state agencies or other organizations
• Communicate with local media through written press releases, press conferences and verbal contact
Chief of Staff/ Legislative Director
August 2007 to February 2009
August 2007-February 2009
• Establish policy and legislative agenda, including research, drafting and monitoring of bills throughout the legislative process. Field requests from members for release of legislation before the committee
• Responsible for staff management for committee, including overseeing of summer interns
• Liaison between constituents, staff, constituents, organizations, activities and lobbyists in ensuring the legal and constitutional passage of legislation before the committee
• Organize and coordinate all fundraising functions and events, including an annual youth sports breakfast, fall fundraisers, Thanksgiving donations
• Formed close personal and professional relationships with local neighborhood groups to ensure the safety and well-being of the neighborhoods
Legal Analyst
December 2006 to August 2007
Assist the needs of constituents with direction from Chief of Staff
• Research possible ideas for legislative priorities, including conducting interviews with other state officials and staff
• Track progression of legislative and budgetary priorities
• Interact and work closely with staff of members of the delegation regarding cities priorities
• Schedule meetings and events
Education
Juris Doctorate
May 2006
Bachelor in Sciences
May 2002
Groups
Notre Dame Academy Board of Directors
August 2011 to Present
As a member of the Board, I participate in budget and policy decisions. Was recently part of a Presidential search committee. I also chair a subcommittee that makes recommendations and decisions regarding academics within the school.
Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Association Vice President
May 2009 to Present
Over see the events and fundraising for the Alumnae Association. Since becoming a member and VP, I have started two new fundraisers, implemented social networking events, created and maintain a Facebook page and started a mentoring program.
Salvation Army of Greater Lowell
November 2011 to Present
As a member of the board, I help to raise money and awareness to the Salvation Army as well as the needs of our members. Recently, I have taken over doing public relations for the advisory board. I act as the liaison between the board and committee chairs for multiple fundraising events.
Additional Information
Skills
Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, Outlook, Internet
