Hannah Clemenson

Experience

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  Office of Congressman John Murtha

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Legislative Intern

  - Summarized and categorized incoming constituent mail in Intranet Quorum - Constructed responses to constituent comments and inquires about legislative issues - Researched and wrote Congressional Record entries

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  Natural BIodiversity

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Outreach Assistant

  - Worked as an Outreach Coordinator for summers of 2009 and 2010- Created, edited and/or maintained websites, social networking sites, monthly newsletters, brochures, flyers, management plans and curriculum - Identified grants for specific projects as part of the organization’s annual fundraising strategy and budget- Prepared and delivered presentations for workshops and conferences- Managed groups of volunteers helping to restore habitats - Maintained media, lawmaker and citizen relations through meetings, press releases, letters, and phone calls Show less

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  Office of Congressman Mark Critz

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Legislative Intern

  -Constructed responses to constituent comments and inquires about legislative issues -Summarized talking points on legislative issues for a candidate debate -Created an organized database of relevant bills and letters

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  The Fund for the Public Interest

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Assistant Canvass Director

  -Raised money, developed campaign product and built grassroots support for progressive non-profit organizations-Oversaw administrative functions related to fundraising, membership, campaign work and office management-Hired and trained campaign staff and led canvassing workshops to continually improve skills

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  Mark Critz for Congress

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Field Organizer

  - Recruited, trained and managed teams of volunteers, interns and paid staff in a top-tier race- Led GOTV efforts in Cambria County resulting in over 90% of the vote- Coordinated with local democratic groups and activists to build volunteer capacity - Served as a liaison between campaign communications staff and the media- Assisted finance staff with prospecting donors, management of NGP, event planning and mailings- Fielded all phone calls and walk in visitors; responsible for scheduling, data entry in VAN, data analysis, and filing; staffed Congressman Critz during events and meetings Show less

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  Pennsylvania Democratic Party

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Field Organizer

  - Recruited, trained and managed teams of volunteers, interns and paid staff in a top-tier race- Led GOTV efforts in Cambria County resulting in over 70% voter turnout in targeted precincts and over 60% of the vote county-wide- Coordinated with local democratic groups and activists to build volunteer capacity - Served as a liaison between campaign communications staff and the media- Assisted finance staff with prospecting donors, management of NGP, event planning and mailings- Fielded all phone calls and walk in visitors; responsible for scheduling, data entry in VAN, data analysis, and filing; staffed Congressman Critz during events and meetings Show less

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  City of Aurora

  May 2013 - Dec 2015

  Office Assistant, Public Defender's Office

  - Served as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and other city departments- Managed the office internship program including training on office administration and court proceedings- Represented the Public Defender’s Office on the Partnership of Aurora City Employees committee which aims to improve employee and citizen satisfaction, create employee programs, and fundraise for local organizations

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  Project New America

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Executive Assistant

  - Managed schedules and travel arrangements and provided support for the executive team; served as a liaison with major progressive organizations, committees, and actors- Organized logistics and provided support for both public and private events, briefings, and webinars - Assisted with researching, writing, editing, and presenting on various reports, projects, and events

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  Community Resource Center

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

  - Managed daily office operations and finances of a $2m nonprofit including budget creation, financial analysis, and accounting coordination; streamlined organizational efficiencies and communication by creating systems and policies- Supported organizational fund development though grant applications, reporting, and administration; managed finances, reporting, and compliance of federal, state, and private grants and contracts totaling over $1m- Managed the organization's adoption of Salesforce and served as staff administrator including: creation of custom objects, integration with marketing and registration platforms, streamlining of data collection and configuration, and driving staff adoption - Supported organizational HR functions including: recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, discipline and corrective actions, and legal compliance; served on DEI committee; supervised Operations Assistant - Participated in professional development on best practices including: federal grant compliance, supervision, data management and evaluation, finance and accounting, strategic and program planning, and volunteer engagement Show less

  • Operations and Finance Coordinator

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Executive Coordinator

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
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  Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC)

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  Program Coordinator

  - Managed reforestation program restoring formerly mined lands with nonprofit and government partners at the local, state, and federal level; coordinated planting of over 530 acres, including site identification and planning, vendor and land manager communications, and program media and outreach - Collaborated with private groups to expand reforestation issues by exploration of an outcomes-based financing model for reforestation work and to increase federal awareness of and funding for the issue through an education campaign - Managed a nationwide network of 60+ regional trail professionals including: planning and logistics for annual convening and regular remote meetings and mobilization and facilitation of DEI, Railroads, Advocacy, and Foundation work groups- Responsible for securing program funding via grant research, writing, and reporting Show less

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  Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  Director of Operations

  - Manage all financial aspects of the organization, including grant management, budget development, and audits; implement financial policies and procedures aligned with GAAP - Manage organizational HR including recruitment, employee development, and benefits administration; implement policies and procedures to streamline processes- Manage organizational operations including management of vendors, facilities, and nonprofit compliance