RESUME

Education

The George Washington University August 2018-May 2022

Elliott School of International Affairs

School of Media and Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Dual Degree: B.A. in Political Communication | B.A. in International Affairs, Minor in Economics

Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.79) with special honors in Political Communication

Relevant Coursework

Strategic Political Communication

News Writing and Reporting

Web and Video Production

International Communication

Political Speechwriting

Public Relations

Public Diplomacy

Media, Politics, and Government

Population Geography

Security Challenges in Africa

Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific

Comparative Politics of the Middle East

History of the Modern Middle East

International Trade

American Government

Globalization and National Security

History of American Foreign Policy

World Religions

International Economics

Macro & Microeconomics

Professional EXPERIENCE

Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Finance Associate | August 2022-November 2022

Assisted with the logistics & build for a dozen Wisconsin events & meetings that raised over $400,000.
Managed the general election donor stewardship program, including overseeing a team of 25 volunteers.
Wrote briefing memos for the Lt. Gov, staffed & advanced numerous events, & helped manage interns.

Finance Fellow | January 2022-August 2022

Prospected hundreds of donors, increasing overall fundraising rates & prioritizing staff & candidate time
Organized call time lists, engaged potential donors, and assisted with grassroots organizing for events.

Office of U.S. Representative Katie Porter

Washington, D.C.

Press Intern | May 2021-August 2021

Created multimedia and written content for social media (Twitter, 1m+ followers; Instagram, 164k+).
Launched an interview database providing reference points for staff and tracking public statements.
Assembled data on media outlets and markets to develop a media strategy and identify target areas.
Authored press releases, memos, and other materials integral to the decision-making process.

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Africa Program

Washington, D.C.

City of Middleton

Middleton, WI

Office of U.S. Representative Mark Pocan

Washington, DC

Social Media & Graphic Design Intern | June 2020-December 2020

Increased social media following and engagement through strategic digital management (Twitter, 7% increase, 28k+ followers; Instagram, 50% increase, 600+; Facebook 4k+).
Transitioned social media management to a singular platform, streamlining the content creation process.
Researched, created, and co-authored published research projects.
Developed public and media relations strategies for high-level events.

Administrative Assistant | Winter 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Received, sorted, and organized over $20 million in property tax payments
Interacted with hundreds of taxpayers daily and processed dozens of voter licenses and dog permits

Legislative Intern | June 2019-August 2019

Wrote constituent correspondence to over 2000 individuals on a variety of topics.
Communicated with hundreds of office visitors and phone callers as their primary point of contact.
Researched and drafted memos to staff and the Congressman on bills and policy issues.
Created social media posts & talking points, monitored breaking news, & assisted with media relations.

Office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

Washington, DC

Legislative Intern | March 2019-June 2019

Led private tours of the US Capitol Complex for prominent constituents.
Informed senior staff decisions by writing research memos and attending legislative hearings.
Sorted and assigned constituent mail, casework, invitations, and media in constituent-tracking databases.

Office of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein

Madison, WI

Legislative Intern | June 2017-August 2017

Communicated, recorded, and entered interactions with constituents into relevant administrative databases
Prepared bill briefing folders for the Representative and observed legislative sessions and committee meetings
Compiled news articles, awards, or honors about the Representative and her constituents

Activities

International Affairs Society

Chair | April 2020 - April 2021

Oversee a 12-person executive team and 900+ member organization.
Manage $150,000 annual budget and regularly seek out additional development opportunities.
Actively adapt to implement innovative, virtual, professional and academic programming.
Coordinate and plan high-level events to supplement university academic experiences.

GW Model United Nations Traveling Team

Sigma Chi Fraternity

Epsilon Chapter

Traveling Delegate | September 2018 - May 2022

Awards Earned: Honorable Mention, Two Verbal Commendations
Social Programming Committee member: organized multiple social events for the team

Annotator | January 2021 - May 2021

Inter-Fraternity Council Representative | February 2019 - January 2021

Website Developer | March 2020 - September 2020

Serve as third-in-charge of the fraternity and maintains member and meeting records
Represented the Epsilon Chapter among other GW Fraternity leaders, staff, and administration
Designed and maintained the Epsilon Chapter website (gwusigmachi.org)

Washington Area Model United Nations Conference

Under-Secretary General of Crisis Committees | May 2019 - April 2020

Led and oversaw staffs for ten separate committees comprising 300 delegates and 50 staffers
Managed logistical details with hotel and conference staff for special events
Edited and published 10 research documents to serve as 'background guides'
Conference cancelled due to COVID-19

Greater Washington Conference on International Affairs

Under-Secretary General of Crisis Committees | April 2019 - November 2019

Recruited, managed, and trained dozens of staff and oversee day-of logistics for delegates
Assisted in editing and publication of background materials and graphic design for opening and closing ceremonies

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Google Suite, NGP, ActBlue, IQ, InterTrac, Wix, Canva, Spark, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Facebook Ads