Kathryn N. Bonesteel
1905 New Haven Road ▪ Grapevine, Texas 76051
Cellular: (214) 208-2675, E-mail:
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Young college sophomore with a strong desire to learn about global public policy and the legislative process. Good written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and research skills, strong work ethic, mature judgment, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Legislative Management Systems, Committee Management Systems, Constituent Management Systems, TLIS, and Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet, and Power Point.
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STATE CAPITOL OF TEXAS 2/09-7/09
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, Austin, TX
Legislative Assistant
· Communicate with legislators, other office staff, other legislative agency staff, lobbyists, the press, and members of the public in a professional manner
· Perform legal and general research
· Proofread bills, amendments, and statutory materials
· Prepare for, greet attendees, and take minutes at committee hearings
· Contact legislators and lobbyists to obtain information relating to bills and amendments
· Maintain confidentiality and flexibility to the changing demands of a legislative office and schedule.
STATE CAPITOL OF TEXAS 1/09-2/09
REPRESENTATIVE DAN BRANCH, Austin, TX
Legislative Aide /Intern
· Main duties included advancing the representative's legislative agenda
· Drafting, analyzing, and tracking legislation
· Meeting with constituents, state agencies, legislative staff and elected officials
· Providing the representative with research on various topics as requested; and other duties required/associated with the legislative office.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN BRANCH 8/08-1/09
DISTRICT OFFICE, Dallas, TX
Political Campaign Intern
· Successfully fulfilled public obligations by providing support services in the areas of communication, research and public relations to include:
o Registering new voters
o Attending fundraisers
o Assembling and placing campaign yard signs
o Answering the phone
o Creating EXCEL spreadsheets
o Campaign research
TEXAS EDUCATION REFORM FOUNDATION April, 2008
STATEWIDE CONFERENCE AND BOARD MEETING, Austin, TX
Intern for the Executive Director
· Greeted guests
· Assisted with registration
· Assembled and distributed materials
X’S AND O’S SPORTS TAVERN, Southlake, TX 5/06-1/07
Hostess and Waitress
· Greeted all customers in a friendly manner
· Organized and maintained customer seating and work flow
· Facilitated orders with the kitchen chefs and cooks
· Assisted the manager as necessary
· Restocked condiments, prepared garnishes and bussed tables
· Distributed employee and wholesalers checks, maintained ledger book and computer records for bank deposits
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· Maintained employee calendar, keeping track of schedules
LAVA GRILL JAPANESE RESTAURANT, Colleyville, TX 5/04-8/06
Hostess and Cashier
· Greeted all customers in a friendly manner
· Organized and maintained customer seating and work flow
· Managed the main cash register and balanced the main register at closing
· Assembled and packaged all outgoing “to go” food orders
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2004-08
COLLEYVILLE-HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL, Colleyville, TX
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
· Developed a relationship that provided support and positive influence for troubled adolescents
· Motivated teenagers to conquer educational and emotional tribulations
· Selected to participate in a mock drunk driving accident retreat at Baylor Hospital
Varsity Tennis Team, Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging, Youth Assessing Real Needs
EDUCATION
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Austin, TX 1/09- 6/09
* Spring 6 Hours 3.8GPA
NORTH LAKE COLLEGE, Irving, TX 6/08-12/08
· Fall 14 Hours
· Summer I and Summer II 6 Hours 4.0 GPA
COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL, Colleyville, TX
· Overall GPA: 3.97
· SAT Score: 1550
· Advance Placement World History 6 Hours College Credit
· Foreign Language French 1, 2 and 3
REFERENCES*:
· Candice Woodruff, Chief of Staff to Representative Dan Branch
· Jonathan Mathers, Committee Clerk to the House Committee on Higher Education
*More References Available Upon Request