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Cate McCracken

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Highly-motivated recent graduate with desire to take on new challenges while mastering skills. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal communication. Experienced research and problem solving skills. While adept at working effectively and valuing company goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

The Ferguson Group
Washington, D.C.
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Researched and developed grant proposals for foundations, government agencies, and philanthropy groups
  • Created effective strategies for organizations and companies to harness funding opportunities.

Advocacy Day Assistant

Bread for the World
Washington, D.C.
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Successfully arranged 171 Hill visits for 229 Bread constituents, with 110 meetings with Representatives and another 61 Senate meetings
  • Organized workflow and appointments by reading and routing correspondence from constituents and coworkers.

Intern

Hibiscus Initiative
London, U.K.
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in interviews of clients in detention centers and those who were seeking asylum
  • Created workshops where clients could develop skills to integrate back into the community
  • Led social media for Hibiscus Initiative.

Intern

Office of Senator Tommy Tuberville
Washington, D.C.
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Drafted and presented a piece of legislation to the Senator and his legislative staff
  • Directed constituent’s opinions, concerns, and issues to the appropriate staff member
  • Assisted the administrative, legislative, and communication teams with various projects.

Intern

Office of Congressman Dan Crenshaw
Kingwood, TX
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Acted as liaison to constituents on behalf of Congressman Crenshaw’s district staff
  • Served as advisor regarding public communications
  • Assisted staff with daily office duties including: sorting incoming correspondence, directing constituent concerns to appropriate staff, and organizing documents and forms associated with specific casework.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Human Rights

Samford University
12.2023

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Analytical Mindset
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Project Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Research and Analysis
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Outstanding Communication Skills

Accomplishments

National Charity League Service Award | Houston, TX

Volunteer, January 2019

· Awarded for being one of three volunteers with the most volunteer hours at 203.5 hours

· Awarded both the Yellow Rosebud Award and Hourglass Award for volunteering over 50 hours with one organization

Other Activities and Experiences

Amnesty International Organization | Samford University, AL

Volunteer, January 2023- December 2023

International Justice Mission | Samford University, AL

Volunteer, August 2022- December 2023

T. J. Maxx | Spring, TX

Retail Associate, December 2020-January 2021 

· Interacted with the public and provided customer service to diverse clientele

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority | Samford University, AL

Vice President of Education, January 2020- December 2020 

· Planned and executed yearly social involvement calendar while acting as a liaison on behalf of advisors and alumni members

National Charity League | Spring, TX

Volunteer, January 2012- December 2019

· Assisted with budgeting funds and raising funds for various charities across Houston while fostering relationships between NCL and the local community by organizing volunteer opportunities

Timeline

Intern

The Ferguson Group
06.2023 - 08.2023

Advocacy Day Assistant

Bread for the World
04.2023 - 06.2023

Intern

Hibiscus Initiative
06.2022 - 07.2022

Intern

Office of Senator Tommy Tuberville
01.2022 - 04.2022

Intern

Office of Congressman Dan Crenshaw
05.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Human Rights

Samford University

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