Analyst

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