Objective

Seeking full-time government-related position using skills in oral communication

, writing, and the planning & implementing of events.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Major: English, May 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, May 2011
Overall GPA: 3.112/4.00
Relevant Coursework
-Pol. Opinion & Electoral Behavior, Const. Rights & Liberties, Pol. of Crime & J
ustice, Pol. of Budgeting, The Presidency & Congress, Int'l Political Economy, P
rinc. of Macro & Micro Econ.
Skills
Computer
-Word, PowerPoint, Excel, NGP, CTVan, Opensecrets, Tray
Foreign Languages
-Conversant in French, Elementary Chinese
Related Experience
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for US Senate, Stamford, CT
Campaign Intern - June - August 2010
-Researched databases for prospective contributors and prepared call sheets for
the attorney general
-Staffed fundraising receptions; met, greeted, signed in guests; accepted donati
ons
-Raised funds by communicating with current and potential supporters and invited
them to campaign events and fundraising receptions
Merrick Alpert for US Senate, New London, CT
Campaign Volunteer - March - May 2010
-Greeted guests, answered questions, distributed promotional materials at Connec
ticut Democratic Convention and other campaign events
-Recorded supporter personal information into online database using NGP software
, called town halls to confirm addresses, answered phones, provided other suppor
t.
Leadership Experience
Sigma Chi Fraternity - Sept 2007 - Present
Vice President - April 2009 -2010 -Worked
together with president to coordinate chapter operations and activities
-Trained newly initiated brothers
Chapter Secretary - April 2008-2009
-Recorded and distributed minutes for both executive committee and weekly chapte
r meetings
Philanthropy Chairman Jan-April 2008
-Planned, publicized, and implemented campus-wide fund raising events including
one-week project to benefit the Huntsman Cancer Institute and raised over $1,800
in 2008
Work Experience
UCONN Foundation, Storrs, CT
April 2008 - Oct 2009
-Reached out to alumni, parents and friends of UCONN and raised hundreds of doll
ars for the university
Gilbertie's Herb Gardens, Easton, CT - May 2009
-Processed orders, prepared final products for shipping, monitored greenhouses,
worked with diverse teams of students and adults
Jewish Center for Community Services, Bridgeport, CT - June 2006 - December 2009
Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard
-Taught and tested more than 50 children, including those with special needs
-Guarded pool during adult and youth free swims and substituted during school br
eaks
Activities & Volunteer
91.7 FM - WHUS Radio Station, Storrs, CT
September 2009 - Present
-Radio DJ - host a Wednesday morning show
-Serve on New Music Committee to review new CDs for WHUS
-Completed an 8-week non-credit course in production, live broadcasting, FCC pol
icies
Huskython - Feb. 2010
-Participated in an annual benefit for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center
; danced continuouslyfor 18 hours in a marathon to raise funds.
Varian's Group - Fall 2008
-Participated in recreational activities with mentally-challenged adults from To
lland County