Austin Hardee
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Aspiring storyteller with a foundation in business, communications, and digital media. Drawn to stories at the intersection of outdoor adventure, culture, and personal meaning. Experienced in long-form writing, research, interviewing, and content creation, with a history of producing thoughtful, audience-focused work that balances narrative depth with clarity. Seeking opportunities to contribute reporting, feature writing, and multimedia storytelling while continuing to develop as a writer, marketer, and journalist.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD Associate
TowneBank
Suffolk, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinate client communications, documentation, and onboarding processes across multiple systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline workflows, reporting, and improve service delivery processes.
- Experienced multiple business units via job rotations and special projects, gaining hands-on exposure to marketing, events planning, learning and development, compliance, and financial planning.
- Received executive management training to prepare for balancing the demands of personnel management while remaining focused on measurable outcomes.
Graduate Research Assistant
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy
Fairfax, VA
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Contributed to research and writing of academic publications outlining global policy development with regards to artificial intelligence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify new grant opportunities, leading to a 15% increase in the number of successful grant applications.
- Served on organizing committees for academic conferences coordinating logistics, speaker engagement, and program execution.
Alumni Relations Coordinator
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to engage alumni and strengthen their connection with the institution including volunteering, mentoring programs, and speaking engagements.
- Coordinated communications, including newsletters, emails, and social media updates targeted to alumni.
- Assisted in fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors among alumni and facilitated donor relations.
- Acted as a liaison between alumni and the institution, addressing alumni concerns, queries, and feedback.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led weekly seminars and hosted office hours for undergraduate students, clarifying complex concepts, facilitating collaborative learning, and improving student engagement and academic performance.
- Engaged in discussions, contributed ideas, and provided feedback on academic departmental initiatives.
- Aided in grading assignments, exams, and other course-related tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy
George Mason Univesity
Fairfax, VA08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05-2022
Skills
- Research
- Technical writing
- Content editing
- Creative collaboration
- Customer service
- Oral and written communication skills
Timeline
LEAD Associate
TowneBank
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy
05.2023 - 07.2024
Alumni Relations Coordinator
George Mason University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Arts - Philosophy
George Mason Univesity
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Randolph-Macon College