Adria Hollis
Research Assistant
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Meticulous research leader adept in sociological data collection and analysis. Acknowledged for academic achievement in policy, urbanism, and advocacy. Eager and efficient young professional looking to apply and sharpen skillset.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant, Urban Studies Institute
Andrew Young School Of Policy Studies, GSU
Atlanta, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Gathers and synthesizes scholarly and policy data relevant to urban studies, housing, and education to assist professors with academic pursuits and publications.
- Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis through the usage of research techniques and softwares.
- Prepares materials for reports, presentations, and submissions to peer-reviewed journal publications.
Congressional Intern
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed daily constituent correspondences and disseminated press clips for the office of a U.S. Congressperson.
- Evaluated and interpreted current political issues, policies, and legislation for internal and external uses.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Identified, researched, and tracked legislative data relevant to urbanism, housing, education, and climate change.
Political Intern
End Citizens United//Let America Vote
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created and updated 50+ Congressional candidate biographies and memorandums for internal, external, and stakeholder meetings.
- Identified redistricting and electoral updates for 30+ key/swing Congressional states, districts, and candidates.
- Synthesized large, FEC data sets regarding federal elections, corporate PACs, and target disbursements.
Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Intern
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, DC
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaboratively compiled a single, 30-page digital portfolio on race and social justice, public health, climate change, and women's history for the Smithsonian's online Learning Lab publishing platform.
- Conducted analysis of global socio-economic issues and resources to support strategic planning efforts.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify nonprofit entities' influence on global social and economic advancement.
Education
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies - Urban Studies
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS 08.2018 - 05.2022
Certificate - CitiesX: Past, Present, And Future of Urban Life
Harvard University: EdX
07.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
Data Research, Analysis, and Visualization
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society
- Sociologists for Women in Society
Timeline
Research Assistant, Urban Studies Institute
Andrew Young School Of Policy Studies, GSU
08.2022 - Current
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies - Urban Studies
Georgia State University
08.2022 - Current
Congressional Intern
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2022
Political Intern
End Citizens United//Let America Vote
08.2021 - 12.2021
Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Intern
Smithsonian Institute
05.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate - CitiesX: Past, Present, And Future of Urban Life
Harvard University: EdX
07.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rust College
08.2018 - 05.2022
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