In addition to my professional experience, I am a highly motivated individual who is driven with foresight and has a sense of accountability. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Service with a concentration in Metropolitan Planning and Urban Affairs from DePaul University. Through my education and professional experience, I have honed invaluable leadership and communication skills, as well as research and analytical skills. I make full use of these skills in my current position, leading efforts to evaluate and implement ways in which the Chicago Transit Authority's Diversity Programs Department can operate more efficiently and effectively.

1. Elizabeth Grisanzio
1215 West Grand Avenue, Apt. 3F, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: 312-983-2704 E-Mail: Elizgrisanz@gmail.com
Experience
Chicago Transit Authority – Project Specialist II. Diversity Programs September 2015 - Present
 Organize, Plan, and Facilitate community outreach events
 Establish a FY2016 Business Plan for the Diversity Programs Department
 Draft policies and procedures as they pertain to the Chicago Transit Authority’s Diversity Programs Department
 Tailor a Mentor Protégé Program and Title VI. Program for the Diversity Programs Department
 Engage 10,000+ employees while executing the Chicago Transit Authority’s Anti-Harassment Campaign
Chicago Transit Authority – Project Specialist II. Transit Operations May 2015 – September 2015
 Inspected the functionality of procedures and the structure of the station management division
 Generated new SOPs and job descriptions that streamlined day to day work
 Audited 114+ CTA facilities
 Coordinated, and facilitated the Chicago Transit Authority’s participation in Chicago Idea’s Week
Rahm Emanuel Campaign – Volunteer / Project Manager March 2015
 Executed GOTV efforts in the City of Chicago’s 36th, 38th, 41st, & 45th wards
 Independently managed 600+ volunteers
 Communicated efficiently and effectively with constituents
The Rory Group, LLC. – Project Manager, Government & Corporate Affairs July 2014 – February 2015
 Crafted, organized, and facilitated the delivery of appropriate updates that relate to client initiatives
 Facilitated meetings with Executive Staff in various State, City, and Municipal departments
 Assisted City of Chicago Alderman with community outreach efforts
Illinois Road& Transportation Builders Association – Intern June 2014 – September 2014
 Performed legislative research and wrote and developed advocacy fact sheets
 Responsible for updating both legislative and member directories
 Gathered operating documents and by-laws from members
Friends of Christian Mitchell – 26th District – Communications Director November 2013 – March 2014
 Cultivated relationships with politicians, community leaders, and constituents
 Formulated a social media plan, and managed all social media sites Facebook,Twitter, and Website
 Wrote candidate questionnaires
Education
DePaul University January 2013 – August 2016
Master’s in Public Service - Concentration in Metropolitan Planning & Development
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2004 – May 2009
Bachelors of Arts in Political Science – Certificate in Urban Politics
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Data Analysis,Research, Community Outreach,
Community Development, Event Planning, Ability to write Scopes,RFP’s, RFQ’s, and RFI’s, SPSS, NGP VAN, Vote
Builder, GovTrack.us, LCPtracker, B2GNow, CITI Certification, Rail Safety Certified, Target Selection Training, National
Highway Institute Training, OSHA-10 Training
Activities & Memberships
Off The Sidelines, Chicago Chapter – Steering Committee December 2014 –Present
Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development – Chaddick Scholar December 2014 –2016