Wynston Dyer
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Congressional Intern with a solid foundation in constituent services, administrative support, and data analysis. Proficient in communication, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and multitasking. Eager to utilize these capabilities and experiences in a collaborative setting to foster talent development and management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Congressional Intern
Office of The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton
Washington, D.C.
01.2024 - Current
- Station at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, facilitating access to crucial federal and international resources vital to the office's operations.
- Provide valuable support to senior congressional staff by investigating and addressing constituent concerns spanning citizenship, immigration, veteran affairs, and international relations, while nurturing collaborative partnerships with various federal agencies.
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on a spectrum of cases, legislative acts, federal statutes, and proposed bills directly impacting the welfare of District of Columbia residents.
- Oversee the lifecycle of constituent cases from initial intake to resolution, ensuring meticulous documentation and data entry, underscoring a keen eye for detail and exceptional organization.
- Draft and deliver various forms of correspondence, including grant letters, memoranda, and other official communications, articulating the office's policy and as directed by senior staff.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation by actively collaborating with congressional peers to tackle challenges and achieve shared objectives.
- Uphold strict confidentiality protocols in handling sensitive constituent information and maintain meticulous record-keeping practices to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, informing evidence-based decision-making processes within the office.
- Assist staff in performing administrative functions, including database, file, and calendar management and meeting constituents in person and virtually.
- Supported congressional staff during the annual congressional art competition by managing registration, and orchestrating day-of logistics for the event.
Youth Baseball Mentor/Coach
The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
Washington, D.C.
08.2023 - Current
- Mentor at-risk youth, encouraging personal and athletic development.
- Create and implement instructional programs geared toward teaching the fundamentals of baseball such as throwing, catching, hitting, base running, and fielding.
- Supervise participants ranging from 7-16 years of age, and also serve as a role model.
- Provide individualized instruction based on skill level and learning style.
- Develop strategies to motivate players and encourage team collaboration and spirit.
- Supervise teams during games ensuring that all participants adhere to safety regulations.
Special Projects Intern
The Meeting Place Church
Columbia, SC
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Served as a property administrator for the church's 25 properties.
- Prepared leasing agreements, financial and maintenance reports and spreadsheets, and other business documents.
- Reconciled rental payments and investigated and addressed maintenance and leasing discrepancies.
- Maintained property management and leasing records.
- Appointed the organization's primary event planner and coordinator for the National Night Out Columbia, S.C., crime prevention and safety program.
- Organized data into meaningful reports for senior management review.
- Conducted research and analysis on special projects to identify areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Keystone College
05.2023
Public Health Science
Prince George's Community College
01.2021
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
University of South Carolina
05.2020
Skills
- Constituent Services/Relations
- Legislative Research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)
- Proficiency in analyzing large datasets, interpreting and identifying related trends or patterns
- IBM SPSS Statistics Platform
- Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
- Database and File Management
- Administrative (Phone, Scheduling, Logistics and Mail Management)
- Sports rules
- Professional writing abilities
- Community relations mastery
- Scheduling skills
- Legislative research experience
- Telephone etiquette
- Legislative team assistance
- Policy development understanding
- Written and interpersonal communication
- File and records maintenance
- Position paper writing
- Bill sponsorship
- Legislation drafting
Timeline
Congressional Intern
Office of The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton
01.2024 - Current
Youth Baseball Mentor/Coach
The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
08.2023 - Current
Special Projects Intern
The Meeting Place Church
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Keystone College
Public Health Science
Prince George's Community College
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
University of South Carolina
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