Jessica Murray

Experience

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  Mount Laurel Library

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Library Page

  *Re-shelved returned materials, pulled desired materials, organized shelves. *Assisted patrons in navigating library systems.*Trained new volunteers and hires.

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  Braun Research Incorporated

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Market Research Interviewer
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  Mount Laurel Library

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Library Assistant

  *Assisted library patrons in renting and returning materials. *Utilized knowledge gained as a Page to more accurately help patrons promptly find materials best suited to their needs. *Trusted with training new hires despite being in the position a few weeks.

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  Archangel Raphael's Mission

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Leadership Associate

  *Assisted in the coordination of a springtime community dinner to support homeless individuals in New Brunswick.*Identified lists of potential donors and volunteers.*Drafted letters to potential donors and volunteers to ask for their cooperation or donation.

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  Mount Laurel Library

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Temporary Assistant

  *Conducting an inventory of library materials, requiring extreme thoroughness and patience.*Utilizing knowledge gained from time spent working as a Page and Librarian's Assistant to direct customers quickly and accurately to a wide array of resources.*Alternating between job roles as needed to best address shifting priorities each day.

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  18th Legislative District Office of Assemblywoman Pinkin

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Senior Policy Intern

  *Proposing my own bill backed by the Assemblywoman by conducting long-term and exhaustive research of other states' laws and ordinances, existing local legislation, journalistic sources, and scientific articles.*Daily tasks including reading bill texts for possible improvements or objections, attending meetings with constituents and lobbyists, researching constituent concerns, and other office administrative duties like faxing, calling other Assembly offices, and endorsing notaries. *Attending State House events with Chief of Staff and Legislative Director in order to request bill sponsorships, speak with Assemblymembers, and attend both Assembly Committee deliberations and Assembly voting sessions. *Strengthening writing skills by drafting constituent response letters, press releases, and Assembly- and press-related correspondences. Show less

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  New Jersey General Assembly

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Deputy Chief Of Staff to LD18 Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Policy Director to LD18 Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin

    May 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Senator Linda Greenstein

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2024

  Chief Of Staff
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  Hoboken Strategy Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  Vice President