Zora Shakur
Alexandria
Summary
Research-driven administrative and operations professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Politics and a strong foundation in legal and policy research. Experienced in managing confidential records, analyzing complex information, and maintaining organized digital systems in fast-paced environments. Known for reliability, discretion, and the ability to quickly locate, interpret, and deliver critical information. Brings both academic research rigor and real-world operational experience to support attorneys, teams, and organizational priorities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager and Administrative Coordinator
America’s Best Wings
Fort Washington
01.2021 - Current
- Maintain accurate and organized administrative systems, ensuring audit-ready documentation and operational transparency
- Managed confidential payroll records, personnel documentation, and financial reporting to support multi-staff operations
- Analyze financial and operational data using Excel to support management decisions
- Acted as liaison among staff, ownership, and vendors to effectively resolve operational and administrative issues
- Coordinate scheduling, reporting, and internal administrative workflows in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated reliability, discretion, and attention to detail in handling sensitive information
Legal Systems and Policy Analysis
George Mason University
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Analyzed Supreme Court decision Shelby County v. Holder, assessing implications for voting rights enforcement
- Evaluated constitutional and regulatory implications using academic databases, legal scholarship, and institutional sources
- Analyzed child labor in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa industry within international compliance frameworks in senior research project
- Examined regulatory systems, international legal mechanisms, and corporate accountability structures
- Evaluated international treaties, institutional authority, and global enforcement mechanisms
- Synthesized complex legal and policy information into structured written analysis
Legislative and Community Intern
Office of Council Chair Kevin Lockhart
Prince George’s County
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored legislative initiatives and administrative timelines to ensure compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines
- Researched and synthesized information from government, legal, and institutional sources into concise reports and summaries for leadership decision-making
- Reviewed draft program agreements, administrative materials, and legislative documents to ensure clarity and completeness for senior review
- Liaised with constituents, government departments, and external partners to facilitate communication and support
- Coordinated support for community forums, legislative meetings, and public engagement initiatives to enhance stakeholder involvement
- Maintained organized documentation and ensured accurate tracking of legislative and administrative workflows
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government And International Politics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12-2025
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Skills
- Confidential Records Management
- Legal and Policy Research
- Operational Reliability
- Information Systems and Digital Organization
- Technology Adaptability
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Office 365
Websites
Additional Information
Alexandria, VA, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Office 365, Authorized to work in the United States, Full-time
Legal And Policy Research Experience
Legal Systems and Policy Analysis, George Mason University, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, Constitutional Law Research, Conducted a detailed analysis of the Supreme Court decision Shelby County v. Holder and its impact on voting rights enforcement. Utilized academic databases, legal scholarship, and institutional sources to evaluate constitutional and regulatory implications., International Regulatory and Corporate Accountability Research, Completed a senior research project analyzing child labor in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa industry and international compliance frameworks. Examined regulatory systems, international legal mechanisms, and corporate accountability structures., Human Rights and Governance Research, Evaluated international treaties, institutional authority, and global enforcement mechanisms. Synthesized complex legal and policy information into structured written analysis.
Timeline
Legal Systems and Policy Analysis
George Mason University
01.2023 - 01.2025
Legislative and Community Intern
Office of Council Chair Kevin Lockhart
01.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Manager and Administrative Coordinator
America’s Best Wings
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Government And International Politics
George Mason University