Overview
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Education
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Nathaniel Neal Selu

Washington,DC

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Congressional Legislative/Communications Intern

Congressman Dan Newhouse
Washington, USA
09.2024 - Current
  • Actively contribute to legislative research, analyzing bills and policies to provide concise summaries and recommendations for legislative staffers.
  • Conduct comprehensive research on various policy issues, producing concise and well-sourced briefings and memos for the Legislative Director.
  • Engage in constituent correspondence, addressing inquiries and concerns, as well as assisting in drafting timely and personalized responses, along with giving Capitol tours and managing the front desk.
  • Assist the Staff Assistant with flag orders, gathering news clips, scheduling Capitol tours, and general operational duties.

Campaign Manager

Acting Chief Judge Cecily Hazelrigg
Bellingham, USA
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Directed the development of campaign materials, encompassing speeches, press releases, social media content, and advertisements
  • The jurisdiction spanned over four counties in Western Washington
  • Fostered robust relationships with pivotal stakeholders, spanning elected/government officials, donors, volunteers, and community members, to galvanize support for the campaign
  • Exercised adept budget management skills, strategically allocated resources to optimize the efficacy of campaign expenditures

Legislative Education Coordinator

Office of Civic Engagement WWU
Bellingham, USA
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Directed and executed dynamic educational programs aimed at boosting awareness and comprehension of legislative processes and policies
  • Crafted informative resources, including fact sheets, policy briefs, and research reports, to distill intricate legislative content into easily digestible formats, enhancing accessibility
  • Directed collaborative partnerships with internal teams and external allies to pinpoint crucial legislative issues and priorities, ensuring educational endeavors align seamlessly with organizational objectives

Policy Director

Whidbee for City Council At-Large
Bellingham, USA
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed comprehensive policy platforms in alignment with the candidate's political objectives and values
  • Delegated various research initiatives to underpin policy stances across diverse subject areas, guaranteeing precision and timeliness
  • Delivered concise, insightful briefings to the campaign team regarding legislative landscapes impacting policy decisions
  • Produced articulate and persuasive policy materials, such as policy briefs, and talking points, to amplify the candidate's message

Campaign Manager

McCoy for Mayor
Bellingham, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Spearheaded and directed a dynamic political campaign, orchestrating every facet from policy formulation to strategic execution
  • Crafted and implemented a thorough campaign blueprint, aligning fundraising, volunteer mobilization, events, and outreach to surpass objectives
  • Supervised the development of campaign collateral, including speeches, press releases, social media content, and ads, ensuring a cohesive and compelling narrative

Congressional Intern

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Washington, USA
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Attended committee hearings, providing comprehensive notes and preparing briefing materials for legislative team
  • Assisted with organizing events, including staff meetings, committee receptions, forums, and constituent outreach activities
  • Organized constituent databases, ensuring accurate records for effective communication and engagement

Field Organizer

WA State GOP
Seattle, USA
07.2021 - 11.2022

Manager

Pedalheads
Seattle, USA
06.2022 - 09.2022

Cadet

WWUPD Public Safety
Bellingham, USA
09.2021 - 08.2022

Education

B.A. - Political Science & Minor in Sociology

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2024

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Mailchimp, GoDaddy, and Canva
  • Languages: English, Tigrinya, Arabic (working proficiency), Amharic (working proficiency)

Awards

  • The National Political Science Honor Society, Life-time member, 01/01/23
  • Western Washington University Departmental Honors, 2020-2024
  • 2024 Spring Commencement Speaker, 06/01/24

Timeline

Congressional Legislative/Communications Intern

Congressman Dan Newhouse
09.2024 - Current

Campaign Manager

Acting Chief Judge Cecily Hazelrigg
01.2024 - 08.2024

Legislative Education Coordinator

Office of Civic Engagement WWU
11.2023 - 05.2024

Policy Director

Whidbee for City Council At-Large
09.2023 - 11.2023

Campaign Manager

McCoy for Mayor
06.2023 - 08.2023

Congressional Intern

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers
01.2023 - 06.2023

Manager

Pedalheads
06.2022 - 09.2022

Cadet

WWUPD Public Safety
09.2021 - 08.2022

Field Organizer

WA State GOP
07.2021 - 11.2022

B.A. - Political Science & Minor in Sociology

Western Washington University
Nathaniel Neal Selu