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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

➢ Pitched, wrote and edited original news and opinion articles weekly at editors' deadlines➢ Collaborated with editors, writers and photographers to publish timely and well-rounded articles and maintain a strong digital presence➢ Used AP style to draft pieces and edit print pages during monthly production➢ Chosen to write for and lead editing on "Best of Moscow," an annual special insert covering local Moscow culture and community

Moscow, Idaho, United States

➢ Brainstormed, planned and executed student-centered programming based in social action, leadership and volunteerism➢ Built cross-campus relationships with departments and student organizations to engage various student groups and approach social action in an inclusive manner➢ Responded to phone calls, emails and in-person visitors to answer questions about resources available for student organizations, upcoming events and department responsibilities➢ Educated the student body on yearround civic engagement opportunities via live presentations, digital resources and print media on campus➢ Led campus voter registration and voter engagement efforts for the November 2022 election, earning UI the Most Engaged Campus designation from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Moscow, Idaho, United States

➢ Represented the interests of more than 7,000 undergraduate students to administrators, university committees, the State Board of Education and the state legislature➢ Advised 11 elected Senators on university and state issues and their student-led projects➢ Pursued individual projects and partnered with fellow student government members to execute programming➢ Shared the student experience on Q&A panels during recruitment events

➢ Collaborated with student leaders from other state colleges and universities to write and publish the 2020 Higher Education Legislative Report Card before the November 2020 election➢ Facilitated live and virtual civic engagement workshops for multiple students and departments during the 2021 state legislative session➢ Authored or contributed to several ASUI resolutions to establish an undergraduate student body stance on various political issues➢ Established a virtual legislative ambassadors program which gave students training and experience in engaging with elected officials on higher education issues

➢ Chosen as one of four students to write and present a report on a self-selected topic for Idaho legislators➢ Authored a policy report on the history and impact of initiatives and referanda in Idaho, from Constitutional amendment to the most recently passed citizen initiative in 2019➢ Used Canva to create engaging, professional and informative visuals for the report➢ Gave feedback to peers on reports and presentations through drafting process➢ Delivered presentation via Zoom to legislators and policy center employees and answered questions extemporaneously

➢ Assisted customers in the lawn and garden, toys, and seasonal sections of the store in finding products, answering questions about inventory and loading goods➢ Organized outdoor garden and parking lot product areas during spring seasonal change as plants and lawn products were reintroduced➢ Restocked shelves and took inventory of products using store software➢ Staffed checkstands in lawn and garden section and responded to front end cashier needs➢ Recorded and disposed of damaged product according to safety procedures

Eagle, Idaho, United States

➢ Worked overnight with freight crew to unload, unpack and sort boxes from truck pallets➢ Stocked shelves with newly delivered products, paying close attention to product availability and shelf price accuracy➢ Helped customers find desired products and navigate store

Idaho

➢ Served as one of six state officers for Idaho FFA, a national agriculture-based youth leadership organization for high schoolers aiming to develop leadership skills and service experience➢ Represented more than 5,000 Idaho FFA members throughout the state to legislators, educators and school administrators➢ Developed and facilitated leadership curriculum across several topics in classroom, camp, and conference settings➢ Shifted from an in-person state convention to a virtual convention experience following the outbreak of COVID-19 and created digital conference session materials for members

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Economics - Applied Economics Emphasis

Activities and Societies: ➢2020-21 Director of Legislative Affairs for ASUI ➢2021-22 Vice President for ASUI ➢2022-23 Social Action.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: ➢2020-21 Director of Legislative Affairs for ASUI ➢2021-22 Vice President for ASUI ➢2022-23 Social Action.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National FFA Organization National Quiz Bowl Track and Field Honor Society