Savannah Miller
Upper Marlboro,United States
Summary
Seeking a position utilizing skills in the area of Public Policy, Political Science, and International Affairs. I am a recent graduate interested in using my strong organizational skills, advanced educational background, and ability to work well with people. I am also flexible and open to learning new skills, an adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability, and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge, and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern for Collegiate Internship Program
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Largo, Maryland
05.2024 - 08.2024
- I interned as a Planner I position directly with the Appointed Commissioner while working in the Research Section in the Information Management Division of Socioeconomic and Demographic Planning
- Responsible for working on a Hispanic/Latino Population Project and producing a report that would serve as a guidance for the office
- This report required me to compile, research and analyze many forms of data that included several tables and charts regarding demographic pressure on the environment, ethnic and intercultural problems, immigration and migration, poverty, food shortages, housing, land use, urbanization and unemployment workforce challenges
- After extensive analysis I was able to compile a very detailed report and provide valuable insights pertaining to the diverse populations’ needs and concerns
- I was able to address inequalities experienced by these ethnic groups
- Supervisor informed me the report was recommended to be used as a county publication and my name was credited for acknowledgements
- Due to my contributions, I was highlighted and honored at the Intern Spotlight Ceremony
- Dialogued with community, business, and school groups
- Participated and engaged with many community and countywide planning programs and activities, and zoning and development processes
- Worked with planning services and operations
Summer INROADS Intern
Export Import Bank of the United States
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- I worked in the Office of Policy Analysis & International Relations (OPAIR) which consisted of two divisions: the Policy Analysis Division and the International Relations Division
- As an intern I had the opportunity to research market conditions related to the portfolios where I maintained and updated the Chinese export credit database
- I received on the job training on how to monitor and prepare analytical reports on trends in EXIM policies that were subject to Congressional inquiry
Summer Intern
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- I worked as a summer intern with the Upper Marlboro Town Hall under the supervision of Mayor Sarah Franklin and her staff
- This internship provided me the privilege and opportunity to see how the county seat was managed and to experience the workings of local politics at an entry level
- I worked and assisted with many community related projects and provided support services for the Mayor and Town Commissioners
- The weekly rotations to different offices consisted of attending and observing board meetings and listening to discussions about fiscal budgets and planning tasks associated with community engagement events that promote local businesses and citizen’s concerns
- As part of my requirements for full college credit I was able to accomplish these assigned tasks for the summer
- Conducted an audit of the town’s website, I made improvements by ensuring that information was accessible, all links work, grammar/spelling is correct, contains relevant content
- Helped to plan a Business Mixer/Meet & Greet for local businesses and property owners
- Created half page flyer for distribution & email to businesses for networking event
- Assisted with a planning analysis on a discussion regarding local parking issues in the town
- Networking skills enhanced when I had opportunity to accompany mayor while visiting all downtown Upper Marlboro business owners
CSIS Fellowship Intern
Center for Strategic and International Affairs
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in a variety of activities that supported individual programs, including research, writing and project development
- Participated with the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA), the in-house leadership development program at CSIS
- Received training in key foreign policy skills and exposure to discussions regarding leadership and international affairs
- Through this fellowship I was able to get a greater understanding of important issues in contemporary international security and US foreign policy
- I got an appreciation for the role of think tanks in addressing public policy issues
- For the fellowship requirement of our certificate I had to complete and participate with a research group project on the effects of the digital divide, lack of internet access, inequities of higher education for Panama and Venezuela
- We concluded the fellowship with a formal presentation about our research project to the CSIS staff members and Trinity department heads
Student Ambassador
Trinity Washington University
05.2020 - 07.2020
- During the school year I served as a Student Ambassador and responsible for educating visitors about campus life, history, traditions and achievements through conducting recruitment events and campus tours
- For the summer position due to the pandemic and COVID19 I completed my tasks virtually and assisted the admissions office by working with incoming freshman by answering all inquiries and questions regarding onboarding through phone calls, e-mails and written correspondence
Camp Teacher Aid
Prince George’s Community College
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted camp teachers with daily activities with many program areas such as exercising, educational games, cultural activities, field trips and outside play with children ranging from 5-12 years of age until picked up by their parents in the evenings
Summer Intern
Prince George’s Community College
Colmar Manor
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Served as summer intern for Colmar Manor Town Hall where I was responsible for completing office duties and learning the functions of the town hall
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records and filing all documents
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration
University of Maryland Graduate School
College Park, MD08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Affairs
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Outlook
- Written communication
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Internet research
- Analytical skills
- Data analysis
- Policy research
- Project management
- Administrative tasks
- Interpersonal communication
Volunteer Experience
Doctor’s Community Hospital, Youth Volunteer Program, Lanham, MD, 06/17 - 08/17
Relevant Courses
- Public Budget & Financial Management
- Ethics of Public Administration
- Quantitative Analysis of Public Policy (Statistics)
- Public Management and Leadership
- Performance Management
- Leadership Principles
- Policy Analysis and Microeconomics
- Finance
Awards
- Dean’s Fellowship (University of Maryland Graduate School) for Public Policy Program
- John J. Sexton Fellowship (University of Maryland) for Public Policy Program
- Trinity Washington University Honors Student, Dean’s List (freshman through senior year)
- Pi Sigma Alpha Induction, National Political Science Honor Society 2023
- Selected recipient for John Hopkins Carey Summer Business Academy 2023
- Trinity Washington University Certificate of Artistic Excellence 2023
- Trinity Leadership Scholarship Recipient (4 year)
- O’Malley Scholarship Recipient (4 year)
- AKA Education Advancement Foundation Award 2021
- CSIS Fellowship 2021 Recipient (Center for Strategic & International Affairs) Certificate of completion
- MD Delegate Award 2019 Recipient
- Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia (AKA) Award 2019
- Trinity CARES III Grant Award 2021 Recipient
- Brock Hills Homeowners Association Scholarship 2020 Recipient
Affiliations Activities
- Trinity Washington University, Student Ambassador, 09/19 - 05/23
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Member, 05/21 - Present
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Chapter Chaplain,Membership Chair, Vice President
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Education Advancement Foundation Captain,
- Town of Upper Marlboro, Member of Historic Committee
Accomplishments
- As a summer intern for the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission my contributions to the Hispanic Latino Population Project were added and the work was published as a county distributed publication. I was highlighted and acknowledged as a contributor.
Timeline
Summer Intern for Collegiate Internship Program
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
05.2024 - 08.2024
Summer INROADS Intern
Export Import Bank of the United States
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Intern
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
06.2022 - 08.2022
CSIS Fellowship Intern
Center for Strategic and International Affairs
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Ambassador
Trinity Washington University
05.2020 - 07.2020
Camp Teacher Aid
Prince George’s Community College
06.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Intern
Prince George’s Community College
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration
University of Maryland Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Affairs
Trinity Washington University
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