Joseph Reed
Washington,DC
Summary
Offering solid foundation in research, advocacy, and policy analysis, ready to thrive in dynamic government affairs environments. Brings capacity for understanding legislative processes and ability to engage with various stakeholders. Ready to use and develop my skills in strategic communication and policy advocacy in a supporting affairs role
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
State Affairs
Washington DC
03.2026 - Current
- Operate in the enterprise team under VP Tom Manatos's leadership.
- Active state/fed legislative tracking and news digestion.
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders through targeted outreach and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate logistics for client meetings through demo's, presentations, and client legislative risks.
Public Affairs Assistant
Syracuse Autonomous Systems Policy Institute
Syracuse, NY
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Expanded institute engagement by leading internal messaging and managing digital events.
- Independently developed monthly email campaigns
Study Visitor
Council Of Europe
Strasbourg, Grand Est
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Synthesized geopolitical reports into a memo distributed to leadership across 46 member states, directly informing regional strategies for election integrity and civic trust.
- Conducted geopolitical desk research to draft supporting documents for election observation missions in North Macedonia and Estonia.
- Excellent professional writing style to meet strict institutional requirements and British English standards.
Legislative Intern
Texas House of Representatives
Austin, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided research support for the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, analyzing bills impacting statewide safety, rural policy issues, and Tex-Mex relations.
- Managed constituent relations for a diverse, majority Hispanic population, acting as the primary point of contact for legislative inquiries and community needs .
Associate
Government Business Partners LLC
Austin, TX
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted operations at a boutique full-service B2G consulting firm specializing in procurement capture.
- Assisted development of strategic proposals for public sector procurement, business development, and consulting initiatives while representing clients in advanced technology sectors, including Veridas Technologies.
- Supported a mission to Washington D.C. including scheduling, meeting preparation, handouts, and legislative research. Actively participated in such meetings with congressional staffers.
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Syracuse, NY12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Political Communications
Texas State University - College of Liberal Arts
San Marcos, TX08.2023
Skills
- US domestic and international policy expertise
- Geopolitical risk assessments
- Legislative tracking and reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
Timeline
Business Development Representative
State Affairs
03.2026 - Current
Study Visitor
Council Of Europe
05.2025 - 06.2025
Public Affairs Assistant
Syracuse Autonomous Systems Policy Institute
09.2024 - 07.2025
Legislative Intern
Texas House of Representatives
01.2024 - 05.2024
Associate
Government Business Partners LLC
12.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Political Communications
Texas State University - College of Liberal Arts