Mahalia Norton
Saint Paul
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Page
Minnesota Senate
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisting Senators and Staff during committee hearings and floor debate.
- Facilitate committee work by organizing printed materials and other handouts.
- Run messages from lobbyists and the public to Senators on the floor.
- Assist the front desk with bill deliveries and other various duties.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Executive Assistant
Former State Senator Richard Cohen
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated and organized the production of Governor Walz's Arts and Humanities Fundraiser
- Served as a liaison between Former Senator Cohen with Governor Walz's campaign.
- Coordinated and organized Former Senator Cohen's Goodbye and Retirement Celebration.
Sales Associate
Costco
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Resolved concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills combined with sales abilities
- Ability to adapt across multiple fields of training
- Assist in managing inventory and maintaining the sales floor.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assisting customers who do not speak English.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Education
B.S. Political Science & Legal Studies/Pre-Law -
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN12.2023
High School Diploma -
Elk River High School
Elk River, MN06.2020
Skills
- Exceptional organization
- Document Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Committee Page
Minnesota Senate
02.2024 - 05.2024
Executive Assistant
Former State Senator Richard Cohen
06.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Costco
12.2021 - 05.2022
B.S. Political Science & Legal Studies/Pre-Law -
St. Catherine University
High School Diploma -
Elk River High School
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