Cory Rutherford

Background

About Cory Rutherford

I graduated with an advanced regents diploma from Watertown High School where I was a member of the National Honor Society. I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.412 from Le Moyne College and had made the Dean's List 3 out of 8 semesters. I was an active member of the Political Science Academy at Le Moyne. I am also an inductee of Pi Gamma Mu, the only international Honor Society for the social sciences. As a former bank teller, I was familiar with diverse banking and investment products, including deposit accounts and loans. I was competent in setting up services, transferring funds, and helping with complex transactions. I became positive and upbeat with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, as a former Dominos & Pizza Hut employee during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was a reliable Delivery Driver and essential worker. I acquired skills in customer service, route planning, and load management. I met scheduled targets consistently and expertly resolved concerns with deliveries. I was versed in regulations, vehicle maintenance, and safe driving strategies. As a former and temporary part-time intern at Congressman John Katko’s Syracuse district office and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's Watertown & Washington DC offices, I have been hardworking and reliable in my day-to-day responsibilities. I have focused on going above and beyond to support the other staffers and serve the constituents of NY-21 and NY-24. I have been trained in listening, answering questions, coordinating with other governmental agencies/offices, giving tours of the capitol building, and maintaining positive relationships between the Congressperson and the public. I was briefly employed as a constituent liaison for former New York State Assemblyman Mark Walczyk's Watertown district office where I would daily help constituents of the 116th Assembly District. I am currently a Business Services Representative at the WorkPlace of Jefferson County where I provide comprehensive training and employment services for local residents through our scholarship and apprenticeship program. I am also an event planner for local job fairs, and other career exploration events. Lastly, I am a member of the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Practical Nursing Advisory Board. I am motivated to continue to learn and grow as a potential public servant and/or government employee.