MEGAN TONER
Kensington,MD
Summary
Graduating student with a depth of experience and skills applicable to public affairs, international relations, and public service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Politics, Organizations, and Psychology Lab
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct research on county commissioners across the United States on the extent that religion and race factor into how individuals view members of the opposing party
- Coordinated efforts of Notre Dame students to compile findings into a comprehensive Excel sheet.
Student Caller, Team Leader, and International Engagement Leader
ND LISTENS
08.2022 - Current
- Engage by phone with Notre Dame alumni and frequent donors to learn about their unique Notre Dame stories and thank them for their continued support (average 60 calls per shift)
- Earned recognition as top caller.
- Foster a productive team environment for 15 callers through training in meaningful conversation techniques.
- Supervise outreach efforts to engage with members of Notre Dame's international community.
Summer Intern
United States Senator
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Served as notetaker at numerous hearings and meetings which I used to prepare summaries for senior staffers
- Contributed to the foreign affairs division by researching and drafting memos on the global current events for the office
- Assisted Senator during votes and hearings, gaining experience in handling media interactions.
Participant and Leader
Notre Dame Appalachia Program
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Traveled to the David School, Kentucky, where I worked in the classroom to enrich the children’s learning experience and enhance the school's appearance
- Chosen to lead the Fisher Peak program, focusing on community engagement, specifically with children, and overseeing environmental restoration projects at sites that were frequented by the community
Marketing Intern
Education, Sports and Fun (ESF) Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Produced and refined photographs for the camp's website using Adobe Photoshop.
Summer Hire
Africa Regional Services (ARS)
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in extensive digitization of office files in preparation for office relocation
- Provided detailed notes on meetings conducted in French, highlighting language proficiency
- Created lists of potential speakers with detailed descriptions for future programming opportunities in embassies throughout francophone Africa.
Summer Hire
Executive Office
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched attendees and provided thumbnail bios the U.S Ambassador to France could reference prior to high-profile events
- Managed arrival of guests at events hosted by the U.S Ambassador to France
Summer Hire
Africa Regional Services
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Contributed to document updates, highlighting strong attention to detail.
- Drafted a comprehensive analysis on France's engagement with African francophone countries.
Education
B.A. - Political Science, French, Peace Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame, IN05-2025
High School Diploma -
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
Bethesda, MD05-2021
Skills
- Excel
- Web Designing
- Topic Modeling
- Stata
- Adobe Photoshop
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
Politics, Organizations, and Psychology Lab
07.2024 - Current
Summer Intern
United States Senator
06.2024 - 08.2024
Marketing Intern
Education, Sports and Fun (ESF) Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Hire
Africa Regional Services (ARS)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Participant and Leader
Notre Dame Appalachia Program
09.2022 - 09.2023
Student Caller, Team Leader, and International Engagement Leader
ND LISTENS
08.2022 - Current
Summer Hire
Executive Office
07.2022 - 08.2022
Summer Hire
Africa Regional Services
06.2021 - 07.2021
B.A. - Political Science, French, Peace Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
High School Diploma -
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
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