Zachary Kleinfelter
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
I am a highly motivated student with a deep passion for the political and procedural workings of American government. I achieve high grades and I actively pursue service and leadership responsibilities. I intend to pursue a career in law where, through advocacy and administration, I can help others and put people first.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Advocacy Intern
Advocacy Associates
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported and facilitated advocacy day services by directly assisting the logistics team with day-to-day tasks including scheduling support, database management, and placing over 150 follow-up calls to Congressional offices a week
- Organized and disseminated briefing materials for advocates’ Congressional meetings and provided on-site event support 10 times
- Gained insight into Congressional agenda-setting, advocacy process, and political landscape
Intern
Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
- Obtained experience in several different disciplines, including volunteer coordination, event management, and nonprofit finance, by having multiple new responsibilities every week
- Established a standard for student interns coordinating and leading volunteer groups, an essential warehouse task I performed regularly
- Expanded leadership abilities through the Bonner Leader Program growth model and forged a path for future Midwest interns to follow
Customer Service Manager
Redner's Warehouse Markets
02.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality customer support to Redner's shoppers by exceeding expectations, including addressing complaints and maintaining order
- Trained new hires quickly and effectively, greatly reducing average onboarding time and allowing new employees to contribute more, faster
- Developed strong workplace relationships with colleagues and superiors, enabling problems to be addressed efficiently and through proper channels
Campus Involvement
Elizabethtown College
08.2023 - Current
- Joined several clubs during my first year at Elizabethtown, including Food Recovery Network, Social Work Student Association, College Democrats, Our Bodies, and Showing Up for Racial Justice
- Elected President of College Democrats and Secretary of Food Recovery Network
- Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa as part of the 2024 Spring Break Service Trip to Alabama
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA05-2027
Skills
- Time Management
- Development of Working Relationships
- Situational Adaptability
- Writing to Inform and Persuade
Technology
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Premier Pro
- RStudio Integrated Development Environment
Certifications
- Elizabethtown College Title IX Responsible Administrator
- Campus Votes Project Democracy Fellow
- Midwest Food Bank Forklift Certified
Timeline
Political Advocacy Intern
Advocacy Associates
01.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
Campus Involvement
Elizabethtown College
08.2023 - Current
Customer Service Manager
Redner's Warehouse Markets
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Elizabethtown College