Russell Ames

Experience

1. Senior Legislative Analyst

   State of Delaware

   Sep 2025 — Present · Dover, DE, US

   Financial analysis and forecasting for the Controller General, Joint Finance Committee, and legislature on revenue and expenditures.• Analyze departmental operating budget and capital budget requests for the Controller General and Joint Finance Committee.• Provide legislative expertise and insight to state agencies in their formulation of the annual budget and/or supplementary budgetary requests.• Interpret statutes, develops legislation, and assists agencies in implementing legislation.• Monitor the execution of the budget for proper program conformance in line with the intent of the decisions made by the General Assembly.

Education

• George Mason University

  MPA

  2010 — 2011

• University of Virginia

  B.S.

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Policy Writing
• Policy Analysis
• Process Management
• Risk Assessment
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Software Requirements
• Web Design
• Web Development
• Coordination
• Leading Meetings
• Meeting Planning
• Document Management
• Program Management
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Non-Profit Administration
• Legislative Relations
• Policy
• Training
• Government
• Analysis
• Program Evaluation
• Public Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Management
• Editing
• Strategy