John A. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

At Linxon I focus on researching and analyzing current energy laws and regulations, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and environmental requirements. I assist in ensuring Linxon’s compliance and support in the segments of Power Grids, Offshore/Onshore Wind, Data Centers, Rail Electrifications, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Apex, North Carolina, United States

Passionate and experienced soccer coach with a proven track record of guiding athletes to personal and team goals.Developed training and game plans while fostering communications to ensure a connected team. Worked one-on-one with athletes to analyze their game and developed individual training plans accordingly

Led Government Affairs for twenty counties and seven local realtor’s associations across the North Carolina coast.Created policy memos for local associations, led communication with state and local legislators on relevant policy issues, researched grant opportunities for local associations, and assisted in the application process. Assisted local associations in running fundraising events for NC Realtors PAC while promoting communication between members, local associations, and NC Realtors.

Conducted research on various topic areas to be used for program development, political climate, global trade and energy, infrastructure opportunities, international organizations, global conference schedules, tracking congressional confirmations, and other relevant topics areas needed. Identified key business sectors of interest as well as active or interested entities in various foreign markets from both the private and public sectors based on original research.Maintained and significantly grew outreach lists based on country and sector priorities.Conducted office administrative tasks, including tracking BCIU member inquiries, responses, and RSVPs to various events around the world, generating reports, and editing documents for final copy.

Collaborating with the government relations team to represent RTI International's interests in Congress, with the Administration, and amongst the non-profit community. Attending, taking notes, and preparing memos on key Congressional hearings and related advocacy events. Conducting research and tracking current events and Congressional happenings on various topics, including but limited to appropriations, international development, healthcare, energy, etc. Assisting the government relations team with internal and organizational projects to increase efficiency.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Research associate with the Shaw Deeds Enslaved Persons ProjectWorked with the Center for Racial Justice transcribing and uploading digital documents of deeds of enslaved persons to better understand the history of enslaved persons.

Washington Dc

Legislative and Regulatory Policy Intern July 2021-August 2021Researched all members of the Transportation Committee of both the House and Senate and created legislative scorecards by compiling Congressional members, state/district, party, voting history on trucking/rail, committees, and transportation staffers information.Researched short line railroads, legislative policy, industry impacts on climate change, and issues related to freight competitiveness.Attended in-person visits to a short line railroad, ASLRRA presentations to academic partners, and numerous virtual webinarsAnalyzed and reported on Congressional hearings summarizing pertinent information for public comment

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Worked the front desk of the financial aid office at Shaw University. In charge of directing all phone calls and handling questions relating to the university. Ensured proper following of Shaw Universities COVID guidelines, including opening and locking the building.

Apex, North Carolina, United States

Assisted in on average over 120+ takeout and catering orders per night, responsible for answering all phone calls. Praised by management for excellent customer service, understanding of point-of-sale software.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Worked on creating a new congressional district map for the state of North Carolina.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Hands-on instruction with local high school students through one on ones or in small groups. Development of note and test-taking skills and personal class tutoring.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Led an engagement team at Shaw University informing students about the future primary election and the candidates, including distributing surveys , pledges, and flyers on local candidates and national issues.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Guided elementary school groups of between 10-110 students through hands-on learning labs. Worked the front desk, handling point-of-sale systems and directed phone calls.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Grassroots outreach including door-knocking and distribution of flyers. Informed local college students about the election and candidates.

Masters, Political Science With A Specialization In Climate Policy

Member of the Transatlantic Masters Program on the Climate Policy Track Studying at Pompeu Fabra University for the 2025-26 School Year

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Varsity soccer, Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. National College Athlete Honor.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer, Environmental Club