Overview
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Education
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Courtney McLain

Orlando,FL

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Legislative Scholar

University Of Central Florida
08.2023 - Current
  • Intern for Representative Doug Bankson of Apopka throughout the legislative session
  • Complete tasks such as writing emails, answering phone calls, talking to constituents, attending meetings, creating talking points for bills, and conducting research.

Correspondent

08.2021 - Current
  • Write news articles and pitch stories that get published on company's website
  • Work with professional reporters and journalists while traveling across country to build reporting skills and make connections

Intern

Jackson Law International
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Completed research for cases, attended and assisted in depositions, answered phone and constructed emails, organized case files, and completed projects to aid in cases.

Governmental Affairs Coordinator

UCF Student Government (SG)
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Ensure lobbying concerns of nearly 70,000 students are being addressed at the university, local, state, and federal levels
  • Organize events and work with government leaders to educate the student body on prominent issues
  • Oversee the IgKnight Your Vote Campaign

Office of U.S. Senator

Marco Rubio
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Work with office staff on projects and assist constituents with any issues they may have regarding the VA, visas, passports, immigration, or IRS problems
  • Attend events in the community with staff and work to bring service to those that may need help beyond the office or the phone.

Guest Services Associate

University of Central Florida Student Union
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Work part-time assisting students and visitors with questions about the campus and giving directions
  • Ensure study spaces are welcoming for students and that all resources students need are readily available

Campaign Intern

Marco Rubio for US Senate
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Work with other volunteers to complete tasks and reach goals as a group, as well as plan campaign events
  • Campaign through door knocking and making phone calls to residents and leaders within our region


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science (Pre-law Track)

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12.2025

Involvement

UCF College Republicans                                                                                       September 2021 – December 2023

University of Central Florida College Republicans                                                                                      Orlando, FL

· I am the new 2023 – 2024 President of the UCF College Republicans, in recent years I have been the Treasurer, as well as the organizer of the monthly newsletter


UCF PAD                                                                                                                                        April 2022 – Present

University of Central Florida Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity                                                              Orlando, FL

· As a member I attend meetings and events to learn about applying to law school, tips for the LSAT, and events where connections can be made with attorneys and those working in the field.


TPUSA at UCF                                                                                                                     September 2021 – Present

Turning Point USA at the University of Central Florida                                                                              Orlando, FL

· As a member of Turning Point USA at UCF I attend meetings and travel to conferences all over the United States


University Parking Citation Appeals Committee                                                               January 2022 – July 2022

University of Central Florida Student Government Judicial Council                                                           Orlando, FL

· One of two student voices on committee and work as a part of the first level of appeal for parking citation appeals for students

Timeline

Legislative Scholar

University Of Central Florida
08.2023 - Current

Intern

Jackson Law International
06.2023 - 08.2023

Governmental Affairs Coordinator

UCF Student Government (SG)
07.2022 - 04.2023

Office of U.S. Senator

Marco Rubio
05.2022 - 08.2022

Guest Services Associate

University of Central Florida Student Union
02.2022 - 08.2022

Campaign Intern

Marco Rubio for US Senate
11.2021 - 07.2022

Correspondent

08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science (Pre-law Track)

University of Central Florida
Courtney McLain