Benjamin Porco
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legislative Assistant
North Carolina General Assembly
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained a effective working relationship with legislative liaisons, advocacy groups, lobbyists and other policy stakeholders
- Tracked legislation in areas related to the member's policy area's
- Prepared talking points, speeches and policy briefings for the member
- Represented the member's office at legislative events and meetings
- Prepared and disseminated press releases, media advisories, and weekly newsletters for the member
- Handled the member's constituent services cases in a timely manner
- Provided administrative support to member, including scheduling, communication, and research
- Lead planner for town halls and press conferences for the member
Intern at the Office of Foreign Missions
Department Of State, US Govt
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Drafted Diplomatic notes and memos for foreign missions
(embassies, consulates, consulate generals, etc.) in the United States - Utilized State Department & Department of Homeland Security software and databases for work projects & tasks (ADIS, TOMIS, CCD)
- Granted accreditation to foreign diplomats, other mission staff and their dependents (PA-2 Visas, diplomatic immunity)
- Created database spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel of information related to records of foreign diplomats in the United States
- Sat in and took notes on important office meetings between U.S diplomats and foreign diplomats
- Issued temporary U.S Government Secret Security Clearance
Education
Master of Arts - International Studies
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.2018
Certification
- Proficient in R & SPSS
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
Timeline
Legislative Assistant
North Carolina General Assembly
01.2023 - Current
Intern at the Office of Foreign Missions
Department Of State, US Govt
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - International Studies
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina State University
Associate of Arts -
Wake Technical Community College
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