Cian Murphy
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Political Science student at Christopher Newport University, leveraging hands-on experience as a Staff Assistant for US Senator Richard Durbin. Excelled in organizing and distilling complex political data into actionable insights. Adept in diverse tasks, including conducting extensive research and ensuring responsive constituent interactions. Eager to further enhance communication skills and broaden professional connections within the dynamic realm of politics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained front office operations, including answering telephones and responding to voicemails, greeting visitors, assisting with the internship program, and completing other administrative tasks as required
- Scheduled Washington, DC tours for constituents; led and trained interns to provide tours of the U.S
- Capitol building; maintained literature for visitors, including tour information, maps, and Senate gallery passes
- Handled constituents' service requests including processing requests for U.S
- And state flags; drafting congratulatory or commemorative letters; and general requests for government publications, bills, and speeches
- Supported the office's mailroom operation; ensured that all incoming postal and electronic mail is appropriately processed, screened, and routed to appropriate staff; entered constituent mail into the office's correspondence management system
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Vice President of Christopher Newport Ice Hockey
09.2022 - Current
- Accomplished Athlete on the Christopher Newport University Hockey Team with a passion for elevating the team's performance
- Demonstrated leadership on and off the ice by managing over $40,000 in team budgeting, including allocations for travel, equipment, and operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Poltical Science
Christopher Newport University
05.2026
Skills
- Organization Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Intellectually Curious
- Political Data Interpretation
- Political Organization
Timeline
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Vice President of Christopher Newport Ice Hockey
09.2022 - Current
Staff Assistant
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Poltical Science
Christopher Newport University
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