Benjamin Griffith Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Office of the House Democratic Caucus, Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Office of Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09)

• Advised key administrators during the decision-making process regarding the Rhodes class of 2020’s graduation ceremony in the wake of COVID-19.
• Operated as a head liaison between the Committee and class of 2020 members.

• Fundraised for Rhodes’ Annual Fund through email, calls, & in-person requests to collegiate seniors.

• Assisted planning organizational events & completed significant annual chapter documents.
• Conducted extensive candidate review in selecting new members.
• Represented Rhodes’ chapter at the National Mortar Board Conference.

Memphis, Tennessee

• Collegiate Tour Guide
• Memorized a plethora of information regarding Rhodes College.
• Gave tours of the college to prospective students and their families.
• Served on the Diplomat Steering Committee (January 2019–May 2020); interviewed candidates for Rhodes College Diplomats and sent weekly emails regarding tour information to all Diplomats.

• Spearheaded "Senior Citizen Prom," where Seniors from an elder-care home were invited to our campus for an interactive dance with students.
• Coordinated multiple Homecoming activities.
• Planned “Senior Week,” the College’s week-long event catering to graduating seniors.

• Aided Phi Alpha Theta’s annual induction ceremony and picnic.

Memphis, Tennessee

• Performed copy requests and scan requests for political science professors, delivered and picked up mail related to the department, and put up political science related posters around campus.
• Completed assignments for the department in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Power Point.
• Wrote articles for the Political Science Newsletter.

Washington, District Of Columbia

• The Office of Congressman Jim Cooper (D-TN-05)
• Briefed the Congressman daily on current issues and defended strong opinions based on the issue.
• Answered and logged constituent messages in IQ, drafted constituent responses, and contributed policy recommendations.
• Conducted in-depth Capitol tours for visiting constituents.

Memphis, Tennessee

• Nonprofit Journalist
• Accumulated information on community non-profit programs and volunteering opportunities in Memphis to create a detailed, Memphis-based weekly activities calendar.
• Interviewed heads of various nonprofit organizations & wrote in-depth articles about their respective non-profits.
• Volunteered for some of the non-profit organizations The Social Exchange partnered with.

Nashville, Tennessee

• Listened to witness/suspect interviews and jail calls, worked with victims of crimes, called other DA offices and police stations to collect information, organized homicide files, “ran” files between the courtroom and.
• Observed courtroom proceedings, including numerous trials, jail dockets, and regular docket days.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Memorized rules and signals of youth basketball.
• Taught youth players the rules of the games while officiating youth basketball games.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Memorized rules and signals of youth soccer.
• Taught youth players the rules of the games while officiating youth soccer games.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country & Track Athlete, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society VP, Mortar Board National Honor.

High School Diploma