Andrea S.

Brudnicki
Washington, District of Columbia
Cell: Website: andreabrudnicki.com Email: andreabrudnicki@gmail.com

Employment Experience:
Office of Senator , Legislative Intern, December 2016- present
Performed administrative, constituent, and legislative tasks for staff including but not limited to: phone management, issue
research, providing Capitol tours for constituents, technological tasks, policy memo creation, constituent services, etc.
Pakootas for Congress, Legislative and Communications Director, May 2016- November 2016
Campaign for Washingtons 5th Congressional District, Director of Policy: managed policy research and provided any
recommendations, drafted policy stances, answered organizational questionnaires, met with stakeholders and heard the
policy concerns of stakeholders, crafted and managed intern program, performed other necessary administrative duties.
Office of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Congressional Intern, January 2016- May 2016
Worked with press and legislative staff directly to complete tasks, drafted newsletters and press releases, wrote constituent
letters, researched and advised on legislation, staffed meetings with stakeholders, conducted Capitol tours for constituents,
performed front office management and administrative tasks for congressional staff.
Running Start Organization, Star Fellow, January 2016- May 2016
Running Start is a highly regarded bipartisan organization that aims to get more women involved in politics. During each
semester 7 women are chosen through a highly competitive national process for the Star Fellowship. Star Fellows intern for
a female member of Congress, attend weekly seminars and leadership training sessions, and are mentored by high-level
politicians. Star Fellows learn to work across the aisle and are provided a stipend and housing on Capitol Hill.
Resilience Institute at Western Washington University, Research Analyst, October 2014- December 2015
Worked directly with Institute Director, researched seismic policies and mitigation techniques, created a California
Seismic Case Study showing the relationship between all major earthquakes and the legislation that followed them,
wrote curriculum regarding mitigation options for Unreinforced Masonry building construction for Disaster Risk
Reduction class (used as curriculum in Theory and Practice of Emergency Management class since Fall 2015) at Western
Washington University, expanded ideas about natural hazard mitigation by facilitating class discussion on resiliency.
Ray of Hope Summer Program, Group Leader, April 2014- August 2014
Ray of Hope Day Camp provides a safe and fun environment for children who come from abusive and/or low-income
households. Ray of Hope staff fundraise scholarships for children to attend camp, many of whom cannot afford summer
camp and are excluded from school field trips because of behavioral issues brought on by their home life. Managed and
mentored a group of 15 children, organized large group field trips and on-site camp activities.

Summary of Qualifications:
Proficient at researching and analyzing broad and intricate policy and summarizing for wider public understanding
Excellent leadership, organizational, administrative and time management skills with exceptional computer aptitude,
friendly disposition and positive attitude, proficient at Intranet Quorum
Ambitious and charismatic work ethic, able to complete assigned and unassigned tasks with little supervision
Outstanding ability to work cooperatively with diverse populations, prioritize workflow and meet deadlines, pay
attention to detail and solve problems in a high pressure and fast-paced environment

Education:
B.A. Environmental Studies, Western Washington University, (emphasis in Urban Planning/Sustainable Development
and Environmental Policy), Honors Program, Minors in Music and Disaster Risk Reduction

Community/Consultant Experience:
Consultant- Washington State Emergency Management Division on Natural Hazard Mitigation
Consultant- Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance completed Environmental Impact Assessment
Consultant- Save the Childrens Community Based Safe-School Construction Project International
WWU LEAD Program- Wrote curriculum and facilitated interactive activities for Grade School classroom,
wrote and taught curriculum about the importance of wetlands for 3rd graders
Lake Padden, Bellingham, WA- Park Cleanup Work Party
Spokane River Cleanup, hosted by Spokane River Keepers
Accomplishments:
Certified as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member