Sebastian Neme
New York City,New York
Summary
Determined Legislative Fellow with a great work ethic and highly developed communication skills. A team-oriented individual and effective collaborator known for completing job duties within tight deadlines. Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Albert Vann Legislative Fellow
Community Engagement Division, Speaker's Office
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Compile information briefs on Veterans, Technology, and Immigration Committee hearings and roundtables.
- Coordinate with the Events & Productions Unit to execute chamber events.
- Conduct interviews with district offices across all five boroughs to evaluate constituent service processes.
- Prepare Speaker Event Briefs, perform data entry in Microsoft Excel, and transcribe meeting notes.
- Deliver voter education presentations and support outreach through tabling and flyer distribution.
Server/Supervisor
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
Oakville, Canada
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Opening, maintaining, and closing the restaurant
- Organizing parties and reservations
- Supervising other servers to ensure they meet and exceed customer satisfaction
- Regularly maintaining 10+ tables while operating as a bartender
- Cash handling & liquor service
Freelance Actor & Director
Catalyst Agency, Rep. Liz Hampton
Toronto, Canada
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Starred in various short films, commercials, and student films.
- Worked closely with production assistant following a 4-week production schedule.
- Collaborated creatively with the Directors and Producers to fulfill stories.
- Engaged in a vast number of live and hybrid format audition sessions.
Student Staff Member
International Issues Discussion Series (IID)
Toronto, ON
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Hosted presentations/Q&As that included speakers like the former Supreme Major General of Canada, as well as various ambassadors, and war correspondents.
- Facilitated communication between students and college administrators.
- Postered, organized, and advertised for the event.
Volunteer
Hispanic Women's Network
Toronto, Canada
12.2020 - 03.2024
- Part of a team that organized events and fundraisers to advance the voices of Latin American Women in my community and abroad
- Acted as the Stage Manager and Producer for events that included theatre, dance, and music
- Setting up banquet halls and galas for events of 200+ people
- General advertising experience, including the running of their social media
Sales Associate
Reiss, Sherway Gardens CF
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Top store seller of luxury apparel to clientele
- Cash Handling
- Handling phone inquiries & deliveries
- Backstocking and organizing of merchandise
- Greeting and approaching customers
- Collaborating with coworkers to reach store budget and sales goals
Server
Wind Japanese & Thai Restaurant
Mississauga, Canada
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Managing 12+ tables in a high-traffic restaurant
- Knowledge of two Menus as well as wine service
- Upselling wines and promotions
- Cash handling & liquor service
Lead Actor & Director
Mississauga Players
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Lead actor in two plays, while directing.
- Producing a tech script for lighting and sound cues while collaborating with the Stage Manager.
- Selected soundtrack to achieve a certain aesthetic.
- Blocking and giving notes to actors to achieve the desired end product.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with crew members.
Volunteer
IVHQ
Livingstone, Zambia
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Resided in Zambia for 3 months as part of an effort to build an extension of two schoolhouses to an elementary school in a town that was growing
- A 10-week mission plan was drafted and needed to be completed
- Bricklaying, cement-mixing, plastering etc
Actor
Therapy Dogs, AppleTV Feature Film
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Slam Dance Film Festival Competition Winner.
- I acted in and worked closely with creators to produce an award-winning documentary.
- Appeared in media events, including a screening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre.
- Appeared in The Hollywood Reporter
Education
BA (Honors) - Political Science, History
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON08.2024
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Research analysis
- Policy writing
- Data presentation
- Effective communication
- Event coordination
- Constituent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Highly Commended Essay Writer (Politics & International Relations)- issued by The Global Undergraduate Awards: received recognition in Dublin, Ireland for my essay, The Gendered Dynamics of Exploitation in Sierra Leone's Civil War
Timeline
Albert Vann Legislative Fellow
Community Engagement Division, Speaker's Office
10.2024 - Current
Server/Supervisor
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
04.2024 - 09.2024
Student Staff Member
International Issues Discussion Series (IID)
10.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Reiss, Sherway Gardens CF
01.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Wind Japanese & Thai Restaurant
04.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Actor & Director
Mississauga Players
02.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Hispanic Women's Network
12.2020 - 03.2024
Freelance Actor & Director
Catalyst Agency, Rep. Liz Hampton
01.2020 - 07.2024
Volunteer
IVHQ
10.2019 - 12.2021
Actor
Therapy Dogs, AppleTV Feature Film
09.2018 - 08.2019
BA (Honors) - Political Science, History
Toronto Metropolitan University
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