Carrie is an experienced, dedicated and self-driven professional with over five years in government affairs, another three years in business organizations, and a focus in marketing and business development. She is a team player with a long track record of building relationships, and has worked with some of the state’s most respected and recognizable leaders.

1. Carrie
Virginia Beach, VA
carrie.vance.08@gmail.com
M: 757 777 4349
BUSINESS SKILLS
Business Development
Fundraising
Marketing & Advertising
Brand Management
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Government Relations
Photo Journalist
Relationship Building
Social Media Strategist
Public & Media Relations
WorkPlace Big Five Personality Analyzer
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Suite – Expert
Mac & Microsoft Proficient
Contact Management Software
Data Management: Oracle, SAP
WRITING & RESEARCH SKILLS
Grant / Proposal Writing
Legislative / Bill Research
Formal Letter Correspondence
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Virginia Beach Jaycees
BOD: Government Affairs Director
Volunteer Grant Writer:
Drafted & Won CE ECSC Grant Proposal
Submitted to: Virginia Tourism Corp.
Grant: Marketing Leverage Program
Awarded: Full $50K for VB Jaycees
Grant for top fundraising event CE ECSC
Vance
Carrie is an experienced, dedicated and self-driven
professional with over five years in government affairs,
another three years in business organizations, and a focus
in marketing and business development. She is a team player with a long track record
of building relationships, and has worked with some of the state’s most respected and
recognizable leaders.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE - Virginia General Assembly Jan 2011-Current
Advisor to Virginia Delegates, with full responsibly for all office management and
implementation of legislative activities, policy oversight and confidentiality.
Some Duties:
• Manages staff to ensure initiatives are expeditiously achieved.
• Manages professional training programs for interns/staff semi-annually.
• Advances the legislator’s agenda and strategic positioning through community
outreach, marketing materials, branding, and voter interaction, etc.
• Provides excellent customer service: resolving voter issues involving state
agencies; communicating solutions and legislative opportunities to Delegate.
• Manages campaign accounts, expenditure forecasts, state financial reports,
fundraising and donations.
• Exercises common sense and the ability to respond tactfully and courteously with
public, press and lobbyists.
• Prepares and distributes press releases and other public information.
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE Delegate Glenn Davis June 2014-Current
LEGISLATIVE AIDE Delegate Ron Villanueva Jan 2011-July 2014
TALENT AQUSITION SPECIALIST – TDM & Associates 2008-2010
Performed executive recruitment duties as advisor to CEO on leadership team
recruits (Directors and VPs). Presented position research and technical writing
analysis of candidate profiles with WorkPlace Big Five trait reports. Interviewed and
recommended potential executive candidates for hire based on team fit. Focused in
top cable telecommunications industry (wireless, wireline, MSO’s).
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST – STIHL Inc. May-Aug 2007
Developed policies and supervisor handbook, and updated 10-year-old employee
handbook.
CORPORATE HR SPECIALIST – Smithfield Packing Co. May-Aug 2005
Updated employee handbook, Oracle platform, and reported a succession plan.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. Business Administration (Management)
Christopher Newport University
2008