Gabriel Gonzalez
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Policy Intern at Chicago CRED, excelling in policy analysis and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance communication across organizations and streamline data collection processes. Strong organizational skills complemented by a commitment to teamwork, resulting in improved project outcomes and effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Intern
Chicago CRED
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Created uniquely tailored, elected official caucus meeting agendas, ensuring alignment with organizational, and team goals.
- Strengthened communication between multiple organizations by organizing and attending interdepartmental meetings, sharing relevant insights from ongoing projects.
- Developed Funding Memo's by analyzing budget sheets and facilitating research efforts to understand public funding cuts at the federal, state, county, and city levels.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather input on proposed policy memo's.
- Streamlined data collection processes by creating efficient spreadsheets and new databases to track relevant information for upcoming projects.
Front End Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
- Upkeep of 7+ Point of Sale (POS) systems to ensure smooth transaction processes.
- Managed and scheduled employee breaks, ensuring optimal staffing and customer service levels.
- Maintained >100% cashier performance rating ensuring quick and consistent processes.
- Raised 6 employee's cashier performance ratings by 5%.
Education
B.S Political Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2028
Skills
- Microsoft Program
- Data collection
- Policy analysis
- Legislative research
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Policy Intern
Chicago CRED
05.2025 - 08.2025
Front End Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
09.2023 - 08.2024
B.S Political Science
Illinois State University
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