Ashanti Thurman
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Executive Assistant at Personal PAC Illinois, excelling in project management and strategic communication. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaborations. Proficient in legal research and adept at maintaining stakeholder relationships, ensuring impactful policy initiatives and seamless executive support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Personal PAC Illinois
Chicago
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed daily schedules for Chief Executive Officer, prioritizing high-impact appointments.
- Organized travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries for executive trips.
- Performed administrative tasks and managed data to support operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strategic alliances with organizations, advancing statewide initiatives.
- Maintained branding consistency through social media content creation and outreach.
Policy Intern (Temporary)
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Tracked legislative and budget cycles at city, state, and county levels to enhance policy strategy formulation.
- Researched and produced background memos on property appraisal systems and zoning reforms to support informed policy discussions.
- Maintained databases to monitor project progress and stakeholder communications, ensuring timely updates and effective collaboration.
Policy Intern
Young Invincibles
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Illinois officials to promote mental health initiatives.
- Contributed to legislative drafting discussions to improve policy effectiveness.
- Performed administrative tasks, including minute-taking during meetings for accurate documentation.
Legal Secretary
Fred Truglio & Associates
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and court appearances to ensure timely legal proceedings.
- Oversaw management of case dockets while handling high-volume client calls and intake.
- Reviewed and organized medical records to provide comprehensive support for legal cases.
- Secured medical records and bills from healthcare providers and insurance carriers to facilitate case preparation.
- Composed medical chronologies and legal correspondence for case documentation.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01-2025
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL01-2022
Skills
- Legal research and compliance
- Project management
- Notary public services
- Documentation preparation
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency
- Salesforce expertise
Timeline
Policy Intern (Temporary)
The Chicago Community Trust
12.2024 - 05.2025
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Personal PAC Illinois
08.2024 - 02.2026
Policy Intern
Young Invincibles
09.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Secretary
Fred Truglio & Associates
08.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
DePaul University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Harold Washington College