John C. Shortis
NH
Summary
Motivated, Energetic and Experienced worker with experience in both partisan and nonpartisan politics. Extensive experience in demographic mapping with a background in GIS. Excited to be working in government and government relations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campaign Fellow
Chris Pappas For Congress Campaign
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Communicated with the public on behalf of the Congressman
- Worked at coordinated campaign office assembling campaign materials
- Collaborated with other fellows by means out of outreach to campaign donors, via phone calls and emails
- Devised questions and research on current political events to help the Congressman prepare for debates
- Committed to working as a team and supporting the Congressman’s campaign
- Interacted with and collaborated with campaigns of New Hampshire Democrats to organize materials
Produce Clerk
BJ’s Hyannis
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked part time in wholesale retail
- Stocked and managed inventory
- Ensured produce quality and inventory maintenance
- Interacted and communicated with the public
- Aided customers in navigation of merchandise
- Loaded delivery trucks for large quantities of produce
- Managed and distributed price signs
- Managed backroom spaces for easy navigation and access
- Communicated with store management to find solutions or propose ideas
Part Time Worker
NH Senate Clerk’s Office
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Released announcements of state events in Weekly Senate Calendar
- Experience working with Microsoft Office and related software
- Organization of bills, information regarding bills, and confidential documents
- Assistance in miscellaneous tasks around NH Statehouse
- Worked in XML Legislator program
- Extensive experience proofing and reviewing calendars and journals
- Gained experience and understanding in day-to-day operation
- Understanding in the policy-making process and correspondence
- Correspond via email, phone calls, and hand delivered messages between legislators and staff
- Worked with Senators and helped maintain decorum on NH Senate Floor
- Communication on a professional level with legislators and staff
Intern
New Hampshire State Senate
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked as an intern for Senate Research
- Provided valuable research for senators
- Keep confidentiality of inquiries
- Worked to serve the questions of constituents
- Monitored committee hearings
- Provided information and cases of precedent for senate questions
- Gained experience in excel
- Navigated law libraries
- Worked as an intern for Senate Clerk’s Office
- Experience building New Hampshire Senate Calendar
- Granted access to XML programs that are typically excluded from interns
- Extensive experience proofing and reviewing calendars and journals
- Gained experience and understanding in day-to-day operation
- Understanding in the policy-making process and correspondence
- Correspond via email, phone calls, and hand delivered messages between legislators and staff
Intern
UNH Capital Planning and Management
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked on ArcGIS Training Modules
- Visited DigSafe sites
- Introduced to basemap editing
- Used top-of-the-line Trimble RTK technology for logging spatial data
- Used radiodetection technology to map utility lines
- Visited active construction sites
- Worked with a graduate student to map locations of shorebirds using GIS technology
- Recorded important asset information on emergency utilities and building equipment
- Updated a basemap for the University of New Hampshire Capital Planning and Management database
Intern
Nauset Regional High School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Provide assistance to students in online game design
- Assist teacher in scheduling assignments and projects
- Provide feedback to class teacher regarding individual assessments
Sailing Instructor
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Taught children and adults ranging from age 6 to 70+ to sail on Flying Scot’s and Sunfish sailboats
- Supervised 4-6 children on a boat navigating Pleasant Bay in Orleans, MA
- Performed boat maintenance to ensure proper function for sailors
- Performed boat patrol to ensure safety of sailboats and kayakers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Geography
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH06-2025
High School Diploma -
Nauset Regional High School
North Eastham, MA05-2021
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Policy research
- Schedule Management
- Policy analysis
- Event Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Professionalism
- Legislative Experience
Certification
Certified Produce Clerk
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Campaign Fellow
Chris Pappas For Congress Campaign
09.2024 - 11.2024
Produce Clerk
BJ’s Hyannis
07.2024 - 08.2024
Part Time Worker
NH Senate Clerk’s Office
04.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
New Hampshire State Senate
01.2024 - 05.2024
Intern
UNH Capital Planning and Management
08.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Nauset Regional High School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Sailing Instructor
06.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Produce Clerk
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Geography
University of New Hampshire
High School Diploma -
Nauset Regional High School
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