Amy Stratton

Experience

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Special Assistant to Congressman Tony Hall

  Worked on the Hill, and 6-years in the District office in Dayton, Ohio. Handled IRS, HUD, Social Services, Academy Nominations, Flag Requests and Children's Issues. Handled community outreach for the Member along with planning community events. Trained interns.

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  Sojourners

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Business Manager

  Business and Building manager.www.sojo.net

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  Gally Public Affairs

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Lobbyist

  Clients: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Advocates for Children and Youth, & Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Helped pass the Maryland Smoking ban.www.gallypublicaffairs.com

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2023

  COR Staff, help manage Committee on Oversight & Reform administration for Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney and the late Chairman Elijah E. Cummings.• Managed day-to-day operations & support leadership in carrying out all Committee functions• Responsible for and managed planning and execution of all full committee, subcommittee & field hearings and business meetings.• Responsible for the distribution of hearing and Markup notices and materials pursuant to House and Committee Rules.• Acted as Reading Clerk and Tally Clerk, including the live posting of amendments to the repository during Committee markups.• Produced monthly reports of all Committee activities, including assisting in filing of annual Committee legislative reports and managed Committee archiving Show less

  • Deputy Chief Clerk and Operations Manager

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2023

  • Howard County District Manager for Rep. Elijah E. Cummings

    Feb 2008 - Feb 2019
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  United States Senate Sergeant at Arms

  Aug 2023 - now

  Senate Sergeant at Arms Appointment Desks Manager

  This is responsible, specialized security, informational, and managerial work directing, planning, organizing, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Senate Appointment Desks. Work includes ensuring that established protocol and rules are followed by all Capitol complex staff and visitors to the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Visitor Center. Responsible for clearing official visitors, escorting senior-level officials, and issuing visitor badges. Directs the day-to-day operations of all Senate Appointments Desks. Implements objectives and policies established by the Sergeant at Arms; Serves as internal security check-point for all visitors to Senate leadership, other Capitol offices, and Senate Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) rooms, verifying credentials to ensure that only authorized people are admitted; acts as liaison to Capitol Police, informing them of scheduled Capitol appointments and assisting in enforcing Senate policies, procedures, and protocol. Interacts with Senate personal and Committee staff, other SAA offices, and other Senate Community partners to ensure smooth passage for guests, troubleshooting issues, and looking for improvements for interdepartmental compatibilities, efficiencies, and seamless transitions. Develops, implements, and monitors annual department budgets. Directs and manages department staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, setting priorities, assisting with problem resolution, reviewing and evaluating work, conducting performance reviews, and handling accountability and discipline. Directs, manages, and supervises staff recruitment, training, motivation, evaluation, and recommends discipline processes, as necessary. Develops standards, policies, and procedures for the Senate Appointments Desks staff. Show less