Legislative analysis
Ian McGrail
Policy Analyst
Georgetown,MA
Summary
Highly driven Honors graduate of Salem State University, B.S. in Political Science. 4 Years combined of prior work/educational experience in US economic policy and formulating public health & government affairs research. Robust organizational, data collecting, and teamworking skills looking to apply these strengths to a policy/research analyst position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
The Borgen Project
09.2021 - Current
- Represented & advocated for the Borgen Project in US Congressional Districts.
- Managed Political Affairs Team, spearheaded $900 fundraiser, authored grants on behalf of the company.
- Updated Borgen Project website and wrote articles on US & global poverty, economic, legislative issues.
- Researched & collected data on current legislative (economic, poverty, healthcare) initiatives in the US and globally; communicated findings to other Regional Directors.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
The Borgen Project
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Educated peers & local constituents on effective initiatives in economic policy & healthcare in developing countries.
- Lobbied congressional representatives on supporting US healthcare, economic recovery & security in Congress.
- Accessed & analyzed campaign finance, court records for state representatives using Congress.gov, LexisNexis.
- Mobilized & coached 95 individuals using social media to contact their members of Congress in support of key legislative reform and environmental stabilization policies.
- Taught 5 classes/local organizations on contacting congressional representatives, fundraised for global health and reform for economic justice in US & developing countries.
PLANNING BOARD INTERN
Georgetown Planning Board
Georgetown, MA
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported & interpreted historical zoning maps to town planning directors.
- Assisted Board Manager in zoning of new town developments.
- Transformed and converted town records to 100% electronic databases.
- Surveyed new plots of land using ArcGIS to be used as future development options.
- Utilized MS Excel & ArcGIS in organizing zoning district numbers for current land use, zoning, education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Salem State University
Salem, MA 09.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Proficient in Python, SPSS
Political Organizing
Multitasking
US Economic Policy Research
Quantitative, Qualitative Analysis
Presentation, Communication Skills
Interests
Public advocacy
Writing
Timeline
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
The Borgen Project
09.2021 - Current
POLITICAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
The Borgen Project
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Salem State University
09.2017 - 05.2021
PLANNING BOARD INTERN
Georgetown Planning Board
09.2015 - 01.2017