Jaida Sims
Wichita,Kansas
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Watkins Public Strategies
Topeka, KS
01.2024 - Current
- Virtually and in person, taking notes on the Kansas legislature throughout the Spring 2024 legislative session
- Interfacing with other interns, lobbyists, and legislators, discussing policy and experiences
- Maintained close communication with other interns and supervisors to balance a constantly changing schedule
Research Assistant
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Compiled large bibliographies of sources ranging from academic journals and books to newspapers and polls
- Verified accuracy of over fifty regressions in a quantitative study researching populist leaders in Latin America and why their citizens vote for them
- Reviewed manuscript submitted for publication by political science professor prior to submission
Election Poll Worker
Sedgwick County
Wichita, KS
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance to voters by explaining voting procedures and answering questions.
- Verified voter eligibility through checking identification and confirming registration information.
- Inspected voting machines before polls opened, verifying that all necessary equipment was present and functioning properly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Digital, 3D, And Interactive Technology
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS05.2020
Skills
- IBM SPSS
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Adobe
- Unity
- 3ds Max
- Written Communication Skills
- Research Abilities
Accomplishments
- Short story "Virtual Friends" published in Beyond Words Literary Magazine, 2022
- Order of the Gold, Butler Community College
Papers
- The Impact of Power-sharing Agreements on Democratization and State Capacity (30 pages)
- The Social History of the Almack Club (18 pages)
- Data Analysis of Shakespeare First Folios (11 pages)
Affiliations
- Strong passion in literature and creative writing
- Committed coffee and chocolate enthusiast
Languages
German
Limited
French
Limited
Timeline
Intern
Watkins Public Strategies
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Wichita State University
12.2023 - 01.2024
Election Poll Worker
Sedgwick County
11.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wichita State University
Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production
Columbia College Chicago
Associate of Applied Science - Digital, 3D, And Interactive Technology
Butler Community College