Artra Nelson

I began my career in 2012 when I joined the Navy as an undesignated seaman, which meant I didn't have a job initially. I then became an administrative professional within the Navy and served in that capacity for 6 years. After leaving the Navy, I pursued my education, earning an associate's degree in political science with a focus in paralegal studies, followed by a bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Oklahoma. While at the University of Oklahoma, I participated in 2 or 3 national competitions, including working with the Arthur Page Foundation where we made it to the second round of a national public relations competition dealing with real-life events and offering solutions. These experiences allowed me to gain real-world experience in my field while still in college. After completing my education, I moved to California in August and now work for the City of West Hollywood as an administrative specialist in the Neighborhood Business and Safety Division. One of my favorite parts of my day-to-day work is interacting with constituents to help them resolve matters, whether related to business or residential issues. I genuinely love the attention to detail that comes with administration, and with PR, I love being behind the scenes and making something come to life.