Jay Abdella

Worcester, MA| 508-380-5501| jayabdella18@gmail.com| www.linkedin.com/in/jay-abdella-

EDUCATION:
Master of Public Administration May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science May 2022
Clark University, Worcester, MA
Honors: magna cum laude
GPA: 3.74

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
City of Framingham, Massachusetts Project Intern May 2022–Present
 Rotating assignment through Mayor’s Office, Public Works, Planning and Finance.
 Gathered, complied, and analyzed various data sources into actionable information for management use.
 Specific projects include assisting in the design of the City’s FY24 Budget Book, supported the
development of professional job descriptions for the Department of Economic Development, provided
data analysis assistance in union contract negotiations, and reviewed water and sewer billing
discrepancies and referred them to proper resolution.
 Trained on MUNIS software for Water and Sewer billing modules.

Town of Wayland, Massachusetts Intern December 2021-January 2022

 Adapted policy statements into procedural guidance for Town Employees.
 Assisted the Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator on various projects including
establishing procurement policy, researching water purification, and examining financial statements.

Repair the World, Boston, MA Intern March 2021 – May 2022

 Developed housing policy focusing on inclusionary zoning for The Neighborhood Developers in Chelsea,
MA.
 Designed pro-forma templates for citizen use to enhance community participation in matters of housing
equity.

United States House of Representatives, Worcester, MA Intern August 2019 - March 2020
 Collaborated with staff members to assist constituents with Social Security, Medicare, and immigration
casework.
 Aided with office administration.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES:
Democrats of Clark University Social Media Coordinator/VP September 2018 – May 2022
Clark University Hillel Member Engagement Representative January 2019 – December 2022
Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church Food Insecurity Volunteer October 2022 – Present

MEMBERSHIPS

National Eagle Scout Association; International Seirenkai Organization (ISO);Pi Sigma Alpha: National Political
Science Honor Society