Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Timeline
Cashier

Benjamin T. Reed Jr.

Austin,United States

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in legislative processes, policy analysis, and constituent services. Skilled in drafting bills, conducting research, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance legislative initiatives. Known for prioritizing teamwork and achieving impactful outcomes while easily adjusting to changing priorities. Recognized for strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and consistent reliability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Legislative Assistant

State Rep. Mike Schofield
01.2025 - Current
  • Handled constituent correspondence (CMS)
  • Performed policy research
  • Met with lobbyists to discuss pending legislation

Cashier

H.E.B
06.2023 - Current
  • Process customer transactions
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the checkout line
  • CSA (Customer Service Assistant)
  • Bagged Groceries for customers
  • Cleaned up parking lot by retrieving used baskets and carts
  • Returned and retrieved items to and from shelves

Legislative Intern

State Rep. Ryan Guillen
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Went into the office for at least 3 hours every day Monday through Friday
  • Handled a variety of tasks assigned to me by my supervisors such as:
  • Bill Drafting, Bill Research, Bill Analysis, Constituent correspondence, Meeting with Lobbyists, and Running Errands.

Lifeguard

UT RecSports
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained and cleaned the pool and guard hut
  • Ensure patron satisfaction by providing a safe and clean swimming environment
  • Provided Customer Service as needed

George P. Bush during AG Campaign
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Came into the regional office on Tuesdays and Thursdays to phonebank, about 2 hours each day
  • Block walked on weekends

Education

Majored in Government, Pre-Law advisory track; Minored in Communication Studies

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
12.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Political strategy
  • Policy analysis
  • Policy writing
  • Constituent services
  • Media relations
  • Bill drafting
  • Legislative research
  • Legislative team assistance
  • Drafting correspondence

Leadership Experience

Head Guard, Floresville City Pool June 2022-August 2022

  • In charge of scheduling rotations and peer supervision
  • Responsible for conflict management of not only patrons, but co-workers too
  • Was promoted to position after having a summer of experience in 2021

Timeline

Legislative Assistant

State Rep. Mike Schofield
01.2025 - Current

Cashier

H.E.B
06.2023 - Current

Legislative Intern

State Rep. Ryan Guillen
01.2023 - 05.2023

Lifeguard

UT RecSports
09.2022 - 04.2023

George P. Bush during AG Campaign
02.2022 - 06.2022

Majored in Government, Pre-Law advisory track; Minored in Communication Studies

The University of Texas at Austin
Benjamin T. Reed Jr.