Jonah Lee
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy/Administrative Associate
Guardian School Security Systems
07.2023 - Current
- Presently employed as an administrative associate for a defense startup with a primary focus on enhancing school safety.
- Collaborate with school administrators to assess the efficacy of our technology solutions.
- Offer expertise in public relations and engage with elected representatives.
- Compose emails and facilitate meetings between our company's leadership and the board of directors.
Government Affairs and Policy Legislative Associate/Contract
Pfizer
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Tracked Sickle Cell Disease related legislation in states and acquired an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape.
- Engaged in cross-functional collaboration to organize key stakeholder meetings, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Provided consultation on legislative issues affecting the organization's operations.
- Collaborated with senior members in the rare disease team to develop comprehensive approaches for addressing healthcare challenges.
Public Affairs Contractor
Global Blood Therapeutics
Washington, D.C
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted global research on SCD's impact, including its effects in Africa, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the disease.
- Developed a public relations campaign to promote SCD's mission and initiatives on HBCU campuses.
- Fostered productive collaborations with SCD community-based organizations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging public relations strategies to effectively engage stakeholders.
Public Policy and Government Affairs Intern
United Negro College Fund
Washington, D.C
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Advocated on behalf of the UNCF to members of Congress to support the FUTURE Act showcasing strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Drafted impactful memos on the impact of Title III discretionary funding, displaying a deep understanding of government affairs in regard to HBCU's.
- Assisted the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs in driving key initiatives, showcasing leadership capabilities.
- Cultivated relationships with key contacts in local, state, and federal government offices.
Civics Intern
Blue Haven Initiative
Washington, D.C
- Developed actionable solutions to improve student voter efficacy across college campuses, showcasing problem-solving skills.
- Created compelling memos and press briefings regarding the wealth tax, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Conducted in-depth research on market trends and wealth tax implications, showcasing analytical and research skills.
- Participated in client meetings and team discussions regarding investment opportunities.
Public Policy Intern
IMPACT Strategies
Washington, D.C
- Played a key role in developing policy briefs for influential public figures including Angela Rye, demonstrating expertise in crafting persuasive arguments.
- Prepared case reports identifying issues including low-income housing, healthcare, and criminal justice.
- Reviewed existing legislation related to public policy initiatives and drafted recommendations for improvement.
- Developed and synthesized information from multiple sources, including government databases, academic journals, newspapers, and other media outlets.
Intern
Office of Senator Kamala D. Harris
Washington, D.C
- Collaborated effectively with a team of interns to complete group projects efficiently.
- Provided administrative support including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and preparing memos.
- Helped organize meetings and events for Senator Harris, senior staff, and community-based organizations.
- Conducted research on low-income housing in underserved communities.
Intern
Office of Congressman Keith Ellison
Washington, D.C
- Assisted senior staff members by attending briefings, congressional hearings, and other scheduled events.
- Conducted and evaluated research on low-income housing in underserved communities, greeted constituents over the phone, sorted correspondence letters, and drafted legislative memos.
- Informed senior staff members on key issues regarding international relations, healthcare, and STEM topics.
- Collaborated with my team on memos regarding maternal health and affordable housing crisis.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Politics, Governance, Security
American University, School of International Service
Washington, DC05-2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences
05.2022
Skills
- Customer, market, and business acumen
- Analytical skills and strong product and disease state knowledge
- Ability to drive sales, promotional and strategic business development
- Proficient in digital and virtual tools
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Effective at remote work and collaboration with cross-functional internal teams
- Client Relations Expertise
- Public Speaking Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Howard University Student Association Special Project Manager (2019-2020) Communications Director Howard University College Democrats (2019-2020) Legislative Director Howard University College Democrats (2019-2020) Xi Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. (2022) Howard University Boule Scholar (2022) Washington D.C. Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. (2023 - )
Accomplishments
· Howard University Student Association Special Project Manager - 2019–2020
· Communications Director Howard University College Democrats - 2019–2020
· Legislative Director Howard University College Democrats - 2019–2020
· Xi Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc - 2022
· Howard University Boule Scholar - 2022
· Washington D.C. Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. 2023 - Present
Timeline
Policy/Administrative Associate
Guardian School Security Systems
07.2023 - Current
Government Affairs and Policy Legislative Associate/Contract
Pfizer
08.2022 - 06.2023
Public Affairs Contractor
Global Blood Therapeutics
06.2022 - 08.2022
Public Policy and Government Affairs Intern
United Negro College Fund
08.2019 - 05.2020
Civics Intern
Blue Haven Initiative
Public Policy Intern
IMPACT Strategies
Intern
Office of Senator Kamala D. Harris
Intern
Office of Congressman Keith Ellison
Master of Arts - Global Politics, Governance, Security
American University, School of International Service
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences
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