Benjamin Daniel
Washington,DC
Summary
Resourceful young professional with experience in legislative and legal research, policy analysis, international affairs, and constituent relations. Strengths include cross-functional collaboration, effective communication in multiple languages, and a deep understanding of the regulatory process. Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Congressional Intern
United States House of Representatives
Washington, District of Columbia
07.2026 - Current
- Interned with Congressman Addison McDowell's Office (NC06)
- Drafted memos summarizing legislative developments for Congressional staff members.
- Assisted legislative staff with research and drafting of policy documents.
- Conducted Staff Capitol tours
- Organized files and documents for easy retrieval by the office staff.
- Performed clerical duties through phone answering, mail distribution and database updating.
- Assisted in constituent case requests to address federal agency concerns
Legal Intern
Emilio Ortiz Abogados
Barcelona, Spain
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Led a team of interns to present research on international legal premises for the prosecution of negligent biomedical corporations within Spain and the EU
- Developed strategic research on medical malpractice law to inform ongoing cases in the EU
- Streamlined current cases by drafting comprehensive reports and delivering detailed presentations to support legal arguments
- Translated legal documents from between Spanish, French, and English
- Managed office tasks by organizing files and preparing documents to facilitate efficient workflow
Expert Witness
The Commonwealth of Virginia Attourny's Office
Manassas, Virginia
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Approved by the Circuit Court of Prince William County to testify with the Commonwealth of Virginia District Attorney's office in a Criminal Case as an expert witness on air powered firearm replicas and traditional firearms
- Testified and underwent cross examination
- Gained firsthand experience in courtroom proceedings, state legal affairs and the criminal justice system
Sales Associate
Bass Pro Shops
Gainesville, Virginia
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Guided customers in product selection, sizing, and styling to enhance their shopping experience.
- Provided knowledgeable support on products and services to customers.
- Organized and maintained product displays to create an engaging shopping environment.
- Restocked shelves promptly to ensure availability of popular items.
- Organized inventory to facilitate efficient stock management and replenishment.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Geospatial Analysis
FEMA
Raleigh, NC
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Completed FEMA Geospatial Intelligence training through online coursework and class instruction, enhancing knowledge in geospatial analysis techniques
- Engaged with stakeholders to provide updates on geospatial intelligence efforts during Hurricane Nicole damage assessment in North Florida and South Georgia, facilitating informed decision-making
Ground team
US Air Force Civil Air Patrol
Greensboro, NC
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Completed the field training requirements to become a ground team member for search and rescue operations on the state level
- Served in the North Carolina 307 Squadron Search and Rescue team under the direct mentorship of Major Timothy Bagnell
- Conducted search and rescue training exercises and real world missions across North Carolina and Virginia to provide the communities of the Mid Atlantic region with emergency services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2028
Course Certificate - B1-B2 French
Education First Campus Internationaux de Langues
Paris, France07-2024
Course Certificate - Spanish
Education First International Language Campus
Guanacaste, Costa Rica06-2023
Skills
- Legislative research
- Policy drafting
- Bilingual communication
- Team leadership
- Document translation
- Professional writing
- Legal research
- Policy analysis
- Government relations
- Spanish Working Proficiency
- French Working Proficiency
- File and records maintenance
- Standard office practices
- Foreign affairs policy
Awards
- Awarded the Wing Commander's Commendation for outstanding service between 07/01/23 and 07/08/23 under Colonel Denis Bissel
Languages
- Spanish, Professional Working Proficiency
- French, Professional Working Proficiency
Service Learning
The American Red Cross and Red Crescent, Greensboro, NC, Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador, 11/01/21, 05/01/23, Volunteered in blood drives at High Point Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Collaborated with a team of medical professionals by facilitating entry of new donors, Acted as receptionist for all donors and managed donor documents and information, Directed donors with complications to medical staff and step by step procedure
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Congressional Intern
United States House of Representatives
07.2026 - Current
Expert Witness
The Commonwealth of Virginia Attourny's Office
07.2026 - 07.2026
Sales Associate
Bass Pro Shops
05.2026 - 07.2026
Legal Intern
Emilio Ortiz Abogados
06.2025 - 07.2025
Geospatial Analysis
FEMA
09.2022 - 08.2024
Ground team
US Air Force Civil Air Patrol
08.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
Course Certificate - B1-B2 French
Education First Campus Internationaux de Langues
Course Certificate - Spanish
Education First International Language Campus