Bonnie Alexander

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618 San Felipe Way, Boise, Idaho 83712

bonniealex@cableone.net
(208)344-2636
INTRODUCTION
Seeking a professional position in a state legislature requiring strong administrative, legislative, analytic,
communication, publishing and computer skills.
EXPERIENCE
Chief Clerk of the Idaho House of Representative Boise, ID (2007 present)
Assists the Speaker of the House in presiding over the House floor sessions, Consults the Speaker,
members of leadership, and general membership in matters of legislative procedure and protocol.
Advises the Speaker of the House in referral of bills to germane standing committees.
Answers questions from the public, media and lobbyists regarding the status and flow of legislation.
Parliamentarian of the House, ensuring that all proceedings are conducted in accordance with the
Idaho Constitution, House and Joint Rules, Idaho statutes, Masons Manual of Legislative Procedure,
as well as customs, usage and practices.
Prepares the daily agendas, scripts and reading calendars.
Hires, trains and supervises the Chief Clerks staff.
Directs the preparation of all House bills, resolutions, memorials and proclamations.
Verifies, distributes and records all action on House and Senate legislation between the House Desk,
standing committees, Senate, Governor, and Secretary of State.
Responsible for the proper engrossment of amended House bills, and enrollment of passed House
bills sent to the Governor and Secretary of State.
Developed and maintains the seniority database for standing committees and membership. Works
with select committees to plan and organize annual programs and special events in the House
Chamber.
Publishes the House Daily Journals, House Final Journal, House and Joint Rules Book, House
Chambers Protocol Guide, House Ethics Manual, and other publications of the House.
Develops and implements training and orientation programs for legislators and legislative staff including a mock session and video tutorials.
Analyzes the GEMS legislative computer system as related to House and Senate operations and
writes specifications for the Information Technology staff to increase speed and accuracy, reduce redundancy, and improve multiple-user interaction.
Currently working with the University of Idaho to develop, test and implement an online legislative
library of searchable Session Laws and Journals with the visual appeal and accessibility of iBooks.
Actively participates as a member and committee chair of the NCSL staff section American Society of
Clerks and Secretaries. Appointed to the eighteen-member 2020 Masons Manual Commission.

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EXPERIENCE (continued)
Co-founder/Partner Clicks Billiards, Dallas, TX (1979 - present)
Remains a partner in a company that changed the billiard industry in the early 1980s by providing
customers with clean, upscale venues to play pool. Clicks Billiards grew to the largest billiard operation in the U.S. with 25 locations, 17 million in annual sales and 385 employees. Formulated the concept and business plan, solicited investors, scouted locations in five states.
Publisher/Designer/Graphic Artist Cats Can Swim, Dallas, TX (2004 - 2006)
Created and marketed collections of high-impact greeting cards utilizing digital photography and
graphic design software. Contracted professional marketing, advertising and design services to local
businesses.
Freelance Photographer/Location Scout Shoot Me Now, Dallas, TX (2002 - 2006)
Scouted fine homes in the Dallas area to be used for on-location catalog photo shoots for major retailers (Neiman Marcus, Bombay).
High School Substitute Teacher Highland Park High School, Dallas, TX (2002 2006)
Brought to the high school classroom an enthusiasm for learning through the Socratic teaching
method. Instructed classes in all areas with emphasis on science, math and foreign languages.
Financial Advisor

American General Financial Group, Salt Lake City, UT (2000)

Retirement planning specialist for educators and healthcare professionals., and mutual funds through
their employers retirement plan.
Ceramic Artist Bonnie Alexander Ceramics, Dallas, TX & Salt Lake City, UT (1995 - 2000)
Designed and built a full-production ceramic studio. Created ceramic artwork collections that were
sold in gift stores and art galleries throughout the U.S.
Toy Inventor/Manufacturer Alexander Creations, Dallas, TX & Salt Lake City, UT (1996 - 1998)
Invented, patented, and trademarked a Beanie Baby toy accessory. Manufactured, marketed and
successfully sold 40,000 items through trade shows and direct contact to retail stores across the
United States.
Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst
Sun Information Services / Anderson Clayton Foods / University Computing Co., Dallas, TX (1977 - 1982)
end-users to analyze and recommend system performance enhancements for computer applications.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree - University of Idaho
Continued Education
Financial: earned Series 6, Series 63, Utah Insurance License, and Certified Financial Planning
coursework. Certified Mediator: completed 40 hours Continuing Law Education (CLE) in Basic and
Domestic Mediation. Lifelong Learning Courses: writing, art, computer applications, web design, and
photography.

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