An undergraduate student at Fordham University majoring in Political Science and English that is a dependable, organized, team player that offers skills and experience in the political realm, as well as the literary realm. Has personal experience with local, state, and federal agencies and leaders, as well as proficiency in social media and content creation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Congressional Intern
Congressman Jim Himes CT-04
01.2024 - 05.2024
Performed legislative and policy research for the Congressman, staff, and constituents specifically in relation to disability housing accommodations and regulations.
Authored the Congressman's official constituent correspondences, letters, and certificates across an array of events and situations.
Created cases for constituents experiencing issues with Federal Agencies, and recorded constituent opinions on policy, via Intranet Quorum
Improved office skills and efficiency by working the phone, managing and organizing incoming and outgoing mail, and scanning documents.
Attended meetings with staff and organizations, taking notes of key points
Verified and updated office records and documents, becoming deficient in Excel and Word
Scholar Representing the Himes Campaign
Democracy Summer
06.2023 - 08.2023
Participated in a series of educational seminars focused on topics including Civil Rights Movement, Labor Rights, Gun Control, and Political Organizing
Completed a voter education project in collaboration with other scholars to analyze and produce strategic ways for the Democratic Party to increase voter turnout
Practiced crucial organizing skills such as drafting fundraising emails, social media content creation, and making "hard asks"
Events Production Intern
Center For Fiction
05.2023 - 08.2023
Gained a deep understanding of the literary world by working and interacting with acclaimed authors through a leading literary organization for events.
Oversaw event registration and developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event including attendee information.
Developed skills in event production through hands on experience
Content Creator
Sidechat Social Media App
12.2022 - 04.2023
Engaged with users to increase website traffic and strengthen user relationships.
Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
Studied and commented on current news and trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And English
Fordham University
New York City, New York
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Shelton High School
Shelton, Connecticut
06.2020
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Government and Policy Knowledge
Constituent Engagement and Support
Essay Writing, Copywriting, Editing and Review
Social Media Skills
Office and Telephone Skills
File and Records Maintenance
Legislative Research Experience
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Congressional Intern
Congressman Jim Himes CT-04
01.2024 - 05.2024
Scholar Representing the Himes Campaign
Democracy Summer
06.2023 - 08.2023
Events Production Intern
Center For Fiction
05.2023 - 08.2023
Content Creator
Sidechat Social Media App
12.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And English
Fordham University
High School Diploma -
Shelton High School
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