Nicholas M. Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Under Direction of Andrew Reamer (March 2017-June 2017)I researched constructions and applications of policy narratives. I also assisted Dr. Reamer's Census Bureau analyses and data products by acting as a content editor and data quality control specialist.Key Accomplishments:+Designed course content, including syllabi and selected readings, for a future class on the psychology and applications of policy framing and narratives+Drafted articles for general market publication and consumptionUnder Direction of Catherine Collins (July 2014-March 2017)I evaluated trends and projected forecasts within states' property tax administrations and revenue allocations within the "Significant Features of the Property Tax" database, jointly maintained between the George Washington Institute of Public Policy and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. I also led a secondary research agenda that surveys a wide range of issues related to state and local governments' public finances. Key Accomplishments:+Researched relationships between localities' fiscal stability and oil and gas activities+Measured local economic impacts of baseball stadium construction+Constructed original datasets evaluating North Carolina's fiscal intervention system for local governments+Tracked historical uses of clawback provisions within property tax abatement agreements and other local tax incentives in Baltimore, Memphis, and Houston+Analyzed Connecticut municipalities’ real estate conveyance tax revenues for a state legislature tax reform panel+Assessed the relationship between foundation grants, public education expenditures, and homeowner residential relief in New York

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I managed a regulatory portfolio for the Office of Advocacy, which serves as the sole independent government voice for small businesses. My portfolio includes proposals, briefings, hearings, and various documentation stemming from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Labor. I also served as a temporary regulatory economist in analyzing specific issues facing the U.S. economy that impact small business development.Key Accomplishments:+ Served as the lead economist on a Food Safety and Management Act (FSMA) rule from the Food and Drug Administration+ Developed an issue brief on the nature of research regarding female entrepreneurship in rural areas+ Evaluated on several technical proposals for federal contracts studying various aspects of the U.S. small business community

Greater Memphis Area

I advised and educated first or second-year students in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis. Specifically, I taught at-risk students enrolled in the online "Principles of Macroeconomics" and "Principles of Microeconomics". Key Accomplishments:+Integrated and tested a new online tutoring model for increasing the graduation and retention rates that proved successful at rehabilitating at-risk students' success potentials+Diagnosed a major flaw in the college's online communications methods of the college+Liaised between the professor's and students' concerns and conceptual issues

2574 Sam Cooper Blvd, Memphis, Tn 38112

I advocated for greater public interest in the community effects of domestic violence. I authored multiple reports and presentations that sought to link the social and economic effects of the crime.Key Accomplishments:+ Built an economic impact model to quantify the effects of domestic violence based on legal, medical health, mental health, social services, and economic productivity costs+ Networked and educated policy stakeholders, government agencies, private sector leaders, researchers, student groups, and municipal officials on the issue's relevance in Memphis+ Centralized much of the existing literature on the issue within a usable database

Greater Memphis Area

I oversaw resident safety and adherence to housing protocols within the Living and Learning Complex. I programmed team-building seminars that witnessed a growth in unit cohesion.Key Accomplishments:+ Streamlined several new resident housing policies through student government, departmental, and university administrative channels+ Counseled students on professional and personal matters

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

I pioneered the lobbying program by enhancing the advocacy presence within the annual legislative simulation through emphasizing pre-conference communication and technological innovation. I also lobbied within the organization for the Executive Council's legislation that, if passed, would then be submitted for actual legislative approval of the Tennessee General Assembly.Key Accomplishments:+ Successfully lobbied all Executive Council legislation within the 2013 TISL conference that was then formally passed by the Tennessee General Assembly+ Coordinated with advocacy organizations to create a more realistic and educational experience for the conference participants+ Led a conference seminar on lobbying codes of ethics and best practices

Greater Memphis Area

I investigated legal trends and statutes pertaining to commercialized sexual exploitation. I advised several nonprofit reports that mapped the most susceptible geographic and demographic areas as well as highlighted circumstances under which sex trafficking can occur.Key Accomplishments:+ Conducted case history analysis on successful prosecution of organized criminal entities under the R.I.C.O. Act for sex trafficking that included authoring multiple policy memos and briefs+ Began initial development of heat mapping using Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data and GIS software+ Drafted formal legislative proposals that were subsequently addressed and codified within the Tennessee Code Annotated

Greater Memphis Area

I campaigned for Congressman Steve Cohen during the 2012 Tennessee primary elections. I additionally campaigned for other public servants at the state and local levels.Key Accomplishments:+ Assisted campaign managers in fundraising events and obtaining endorsements+ Contributed to primary victory (89.3%) over challenger Tomeka Hart+ Contributed to planning general election victory (75%) over challenger George Flynn

Greater Memphis Area

I assisted the attorney in database entry, client information processing, and return filing. I also resolved several technical issues that were adversely affecting the law practice.Key Accomplishments:+ Corresponded with the Internal Revenue Service on new policies and client impacts+ Resolved technical issues between the attorney and database management system administrators

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Policy And Administration: Social And Gender Policy, 3.72 Gpa

Activities and Societies: "It's on Us" National Campaign; Trachtenberg Student OrganizationUniversity Committee Service: Committee.

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Public Policy And Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Economics, International Studies, History, 3.99 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Giffen Club of Economics, Golden Key International Honour Society, The National Society for Leadership.

High School, General Education, 5.02 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Bridge Builders of Memphis, Decisions Making Council, Executive Board, Model United Nations, and Student Council