Lisa Rough

Experience

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  Joint National Committee for Languages and National Council for Languages and International Studies

  Feb 2011 - May 2012

  Policy Analyst

  • Authored official correspondence with extensive mailing lists• Scheduled congressional appointments for 65+ delegates• Strategized with congressional offices regarding Appropriations funding• Maintained finances and annual budget for both organizations• Chair and point of contact for annual conferences, including travel arrangements, hotel negotiations, catering services, etc. • Maintained company website

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  Education Experts

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  International Liaison

  • Managing and maintaining Washington DC office• Corresponding with Saudi/London offices• Communicating with Saudi embassies regarding work visas• Creating and posting advertisements• Recruitment of English teachers internationally• Database creation and management for the American market

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  Leafly

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2017

  Associate Editor - Politics & Legislation

  • Authoring weekly legislative updates• Advising executives & investors on upcoming policy and legislation• Providing informational road map for emerging markets strategy• Contributing author to published articles• Conducting market and analytical research• Compiling freelance editors with relevant experience as guest authors• Writing copy for promotional materials and user-facing emails• Updating and maintaining interactive map with relevant U.S. and international policy changes• Covering breaking news for internationally renowned company blog• Driving nationwide promotions to fulfillment • Correspondence with domestic and international teams and clients • Moderating reviews and photo submissions• Assisting social media team • Mobile App and Web testing - iOS, iPad, Android, Browser capabilities• Representing the brand during events and promotions Show less

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  Weedmaps

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

  Writer & Editor

  Updating information on state rules and regulations Writing articles on politics and legislationMaintaining an accurate database of state regulations Ensuring that information on the live website is fully up to date Assisting with push for social equity in the cannabis industry

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  Cares of Washington

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2023

  Grant Writer

  • Writing grant proposals for government funding focused on job retention in priority populations• Assisting in job creation and retention through the funding of state grants• Creating job routes for sustainable apprenticeships focused on BIPOC and disabled individuals • Increasing job retention through hiring of Retention Specialists• Maintaining tight deadlines for request for proposals (RFP)• Performing research on rates of homelessness and unemployment in King County• Using government funds to reduce homelessness and boost job security within priority populations • Offering support through housing, transportation, childcare and healthcare to aid in job retention Show less

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  Aegis Living

  Oct 2022 - Jul 2024

  Lead Care Manager

  • Assisting with activities of daily life (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.)• Performing vitals rounds each shift • Assisting in nurse-delegated tasks (wound care, skilled nursing, etc.)Restocking essential supplies Delegating tasks as needed Singing when the mood strikes Certified in:Dementia Specialty Training Mental Health Training CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens HCA License CNA pending

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  Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)

  Aug 2024 - now

  Grants Manager

  Communicating between departments and directors Researching potential funding sources Coordinating fundraisers and event planningWriting grant proposals and Letters of Intent Keeping track of grant deadlines and due dates Monitoring data and project outcomes Reporting on projects and outcomes Assisting the Finance Team on program budgets