Max Elton
Washington,DC
Summary
Energetic professional bringing a robust background in devising successful policy/communications strategies and orchestrating creative and thorough research projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Crosscut Strategies
Washington, D.C.
06.2021 - Current
- Supports six separate advocacy/healthcare client teams
- Practices relationship building with clients
- Conducts media monitoring and builds out reports on findings
- Drafts reporter pitches, press releases, media advisories, monthly reports, and anything else that clients require
- Compiles press clippings and press lists
Public Affairs Intern
SKDK
Washington, D.C.
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported issue advocacy efforts for major non-profits and Fortune 500 corporations as a vital part of the public relations team
- Drafted reporter pitches, press releases, media advisories, quarterly reports, and anything else that clients required
- Compiled daily press clippings and press lists, as well as any other administrative task that the SKDK team required
Legislative and Communications Intern
Office Of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
Washington, D.C.
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted Legislative Affairs team on projects regarding Healthcare, the Environment, Gun Safety, Finance, Campaign Finance Reform, and other important issues
- Drafted and edited tweets, constituent letters, memos, section-by-sections, summaries, and meeting notes
- Responded to constituent calls and emails
Political Research Assistant
RDB Group
Washington, D.C.
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted opposition research on multiple candidates in Mississippi Attorney General’s race
- Studied campaign donations of individual candidates to see if there were irregularities in the data
- Led a team of researchers on a deep-dive into all sectors of multiple candidates’ lives
Junior Analyst
OSET Institute
Washington, D.C.
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Authored policy papers on topics such as trust in elections and importance of free and fair elections for election technology institute
- Conducted research using ProQuest, Google Scholar, and LexisNexis
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts - Political Science
American University | School of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.05.2020
Bachelor’s of Science - Economics
American University | College of Arts And Science
Washington, D.C.05.2020
Skills
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and research skills
- Well versed in oral and written communications
- Organized and adept time manager
- Collaborative team player
- Perseverant and motivated
- Active listener and calm under pressure
- Accomplished critical thinker and problem solver
- Expert in social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and LinkedIn
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
- Proficient in Lexis Nexis, Canva, Veedio, Asana, Notion, Cision, Netbase, Muck Rack, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and Slack
- Four years of customer service experience
Timeline
Associate
Crosscut Strategies
06.2021 - Current
Public Affairs Intern
SKDK
08.2020 - 12.2020
Legislative and Communications Intern
Office Of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
09.2019 - 12.2019
Political Research Assistant
RDB Group
05.2019 - 09.2019
Junior Analyst
OSET Institute
12.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor’s of Arts - Political Science
American University | School of Public Affairs
Bachelor’s of Science - Economics
American University | College of Arts And Science
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