John Doherty Email & Phone Number

915 15Th Street Nw, Washington, D.C., 20005

915 15Th Street, Nw, Washington, D.C., 20005

As the Office Assistant/Receptionist for the Washington Legislative Office (WLO) of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), I served a critical administrative role. I coordinated incoming communication to the WLO and connected inquiries with appropriate staff members. I maintained staff and inner office directories in an efficient manner. I assisted in the preparation of offices and conference rooms for organizational meetings. I also performed research on a broad variety of civil rights issues as needed.

As a Resident and Peer Mentor for Arcadia University's Gateway to Success/ACT101 program, I mentored two group of 30-35 students by ensuring their safety and creating an open and welcoming environment through scheduled meetings and educational seminars on community building. I have supported the members of the program academically through tutoring and consultation sessions. I also created multiple initiatives, including artistic endeavors and opportunities for community service such as writing letters to local veterans, designed to familiarize students with Arcadia and the surrounding communities. I have also served as Editor-in-Chief of the program's first edition of its annual newsletter, which will be released to universities and academic institutions through Pennsylvania upon publication.This position has positively impacted my ability to be a mentor, trainer, and leader, instructed me on how to serve the needs of a diverse community, and trained me to uphold positive time management and proper scheduling.

In this position, I present Arcadia University and information about its academics, athletic programs, and campus activities to potential students and their families in one-hour long tours around campus. I have also assisted in the development and successful execution of sixteen Open Houses, which were all attended by over one-thousand people. I also attend regional receptions, where Ambassadors will go travel to different states to engage prospective students and their families off-campus.This position has increased my awareness of the benefits of working within a diverse staff, honed my public speaking skills, heightened my confidence in public speaking, and taught me the importance of representing my organization properly.

As a Resident Asssitant, I supervised, directed, and maintained the security of 20-70 students in mixed-sex residence halls. I participated in on-call duty rotations that implemented the policies and standards of Arcadia University. I also researched and met students’ needs by facilitating multiple educational and social programs. I facilitated mediations between residents, while establishing a community in an unbiased setting.My time as a Resident Asssitant taught me the value of working with a diverse team, how to balance multiple people's needs, diversity appreciation, assertiveness, timeliness and professional organization, honed my leadership development skills, and provide experience in community development.

As a member of Arcadia University's Social Media Advisory Board, I communicated with prospective members of the Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 through online social media. I answered questions about Arcadia and the expectations members of the community would encounter upon enrollment. I also established an open and welcoming atmosphere where interested students would be able to communicate with each other and staff members.This position has bettered my understanding of the role social media can have in corporate outreach and development, how actions taken on social media reflect back on the character of an organization, and how to properly compose oneself's on the Internet.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a Legislative Assistant with The Office of State Representative Brendan F. Boyle (D-Dist. 170), I addressed concerns brought by both his constituents and other Pennsylvanians in a timely and efficient manner. These concerns included but are not limited to: completing state and federal tax forms; enacting and supporting local initiatives; and dispersing information about pending legislation and Representative Boyle's degree of support. I also organized outreach efforts to build support for pending legislation that Representative Boyle introduced on strengthening protections for domestic violence survivors. I also maintain a log of all constituent services through a Constituent Tracking System, which strengthened office communications.This position presented the opportunity to interact and work with a diverse community of people, strengthened my work ethic and level of efficiency, and increased my knowledge of governmental systems and the legislative process on the district and State level.

As a Development and Communications Intern at The Constitution Project, I designed a compendium of First Amendment information regarding campaign finance reform, academic speech codes, and lobbying reform in support of developing committees. I also contacted grant makers to ascertain potential philanthropic arms willing to fund various projects. I also used Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to circulate news briefs and relevant stories.This job taught me how to balance multiple projects with different deadlines, how to comprehensively analyze important issues of constitutional law, how to respond to and circulate important news articles and stories, and the importance of time management and project development.

At The Corner Store, I provided quality customer service to a diverse customer base. After working at The Corner Store for some time, I earned the responsibility of store opening and closing, as well as cash reconciliation. I also maintained a safe and sanitary environment by way of general upkeep, as well as annual renovations.This job taught me how to provide quality customer service, how to effectively respond to a diverse clientele's needs, and how to maintain the upkeep of a large organization.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Honors Program, 3.42

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Rho Alpha Sigma Who's Who in American Universities National Society of Leadership.

Justice And Law, 3.93

Participated in American University's Washington Semester Program. Studied American Constitutional Law, volunteered as an intern.