Jack Bissette
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Recent graduate with dual B.A. honors degrees in Political Science and English Literature, with experience conducting independent interdisciplinary research, developing original research projects, and communicating complex ideas through academic writing. Strong critical thinking, research methodology, written communication, and collaborative skills, with professional experience in customer service and organizational operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Amedeo's Italian Restaurant
Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2022 - 08.2026
- Delivered attentive, professional service to guests, enhancing dining experience in fast-paced Italian restaurant.
- Created welcoming dining atmosphere while managing multiple tables and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated with servers, hosts, bartenders, and kitchen staff to streamline restaurant operations.
Supplies and Merchandise Chair
Society for Politics, Economics and the Law
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Utilized graphic design software to create club logos and merchandise designs, collaborating with vendors to produce materials within budget constraints, enhancing club branding and outreach.
- Designed and developed branded merchandise to increase club visibility and student engagement.
- Created welcoming environment for students interested in politics, economics, and law, fostering engagement and participation in club activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Law And Justice Concentration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Research methodology
- Written communication
- Graphic design
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Projects
- After Obergefell: A Comparative Study of LGBTQ+ Rights Across State Institutions
- PS 492 H: Honors Readings and Thesis in Political Science
- Conducted an independent, nationwide comparative study of LGBTQ+ rights following Obergefell v. Hodges, using NexisUni to research and compile an original dataset of state appellate and supreme court decisions, coding cases by issue area, plaintiff identity, and judicial outcome.
- The Alétheic Reader: Philip K. Dick and Literary Unconcealment
- ENG 498: Special Topics in English
- Developed an original theoretical framework, the “Alétheic Reader,” drawing on Heideggerian philosophy to conceptualize reading as an active process of discovery, transformation, and meaning-making.
Timeline
Supplies and Merchandise Chair
Society for Politics, Economics and the Law
08.2025 - 05.2026
Server
Amedeo's Italian Restaurant
07.2022 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Law And Justice Concentration
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
North Carolina State University