Alex Arabis
Athens,GA
Summary
Public Administration student pursuing a career in public and government finance, with a strong foundation in economics, statistics, and quantitative analysis. Skilled in using data to evaluate fiscal policy, budgets, and program outcomes, and experienced in translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Athens, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed a revenue and expenditure forecasting model with an interactive Excel scenario analysis dashboard to help a Powder Springs, GA evaluate alternative fiscal strategies
- Collected and analyzed water rate data for local Georgia governments to benchmark pricing structures and identify trends for client communities.
- Analyzed and presented cross-city governance and charter data to Augusta, GA decision-makers to guide evidence-based updates to the city charter.
Library Ambassador
Thomas Cooper Library at University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed the circulation desk, processing book returns and issuing library cards to new members
- Provided reference services to patrons by answering questions and assisting with research inquiries
- Maintained accurate records of library materials, including cataloging new acquisitions and updating existing entries
Community Development Assistant
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
Johns Creek, GA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with projects related to economic and community development in the city of Johns Creek, Georgia.
- Helped create a project and presentation to spur youth involvement in key economic developments within Johns Creek.
- Helped with the economic development site selection process by analyzing and presenting data.
Fellowship Intern
Georgia Democrats
Sandy Springs, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with Georgia Democratic Party to campaign for local candidates and statewide races, including Gubernatorial and Senate elections in 2022.
- Conducted phone banking and canvassing while developing databases of registered voters in Georgia to enhance targeting efforts.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Budgeting and Financial Management
University of Georgia
Athens05-2027
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, Statistics and Economics
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2024
Skills
- Research and critical thinking
- Process improvement and econometric modeling
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Data analysis with R, SQL, and Tableau
- Financial analysis and public budgeting
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
08.2025 - Current
Library Ambassador
Thomas Cooper Library at University of South Carolina
08.2024 - 12.2024
Community Development Assistant
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
06.2023 - 08.2023
Fellowship Intern
Georgia Democrats
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Public Administration - Public Budgeting and Financial Management
University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, Statistics and Economics
University of South Carolina-Columbia