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Portland, ME, US

Portland, Maine, United States

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Working at KentuckianaWorks, a division of Louisville Metro Government, has allowed me to integrate my interests in workforce development, government service, and problem-solving. Some of my notable accomplishments and.
• Executing project management and budget development for U.S. Department of Labor-funded National Dislocated Worker Grants program in partnership with the Center for Employment Opportunities and Dare to Care food bank..
• Co-authoring the KentuckianaWorks WIOA Local Plan and KentuckianaWorks / Southern Indiana Works Bi-State Regional Plan for Advancing the Regional Workforce.
• Orchestrated KentuckianaWorks’ successful application to join the National Association of Workforce Board’s 2021 SNAP E&T (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training) Program.
• Coordinating the “Education & Talent Development” task force meetings for the Louisville Mayor’s “Build Back Better Together” community initiative, gathering input from 150+ participants across the Louisville Metro area.
• Supporting signature KentuckianaWorks and partner programs such as SummerWorks, Reimage, Code Louisville, and the Academies of Louisville work-based learning initiative at Jefferson County Public Schools.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

While serving as a Congressional Aide in Kentucky’s 3rd District, I managed constituent casework and community outreach related to federal foreign policy and international relations in Louisville, ranging from immigration to global trade. In overseeing constituent casework management of more than 200 Congressional inquiries (via the IQ platform), I.

Greater Chicago Area

Living and working in downtown Chicago was a great time in my career. During my time at the Consulate General, I gained substantial experience with communications and event planning. I orchestrated and supported over a dozen Czech Centennial Celebration events in the Chicagoland region throughout 2017-18, along with other logistics special projects. I.

Seattle, WA

As a community liaison for Washington’s 7th District in Seattle, I organized 50+ community outreach events (e.g., Veterans Town Halls, Mobile Office Hours, Memorial/Veterans Day ceremonies, U.S. Military Service Academy nominations) and managed 200+ constituent cases on an issue portfolio including veterans/defense, labor, and USPS. I represented the.

Seattle, WA

My first full-time professional job was my own personal “pivot to Asia.” In this rewarding role, I collaborated with staff from community organizations such as the Seattle Asian Art Museum and Seattle Mariners baseball team to host cultural events and economic meetings. I provided research, administrative, and communications support for Consul General.

Seattle, WA

Few experiences have taught me how to remain calm in the face of pressure like working as a barista. This customer-focused role required me to memorize countless drink and food recipes, work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment, and resolve conflicts quickly. I handled financial transactions, inventory requests, and occasional store procurement..

Seattle, WA

After completing graduate school, I decided to start my career in the Pacific Northwest. I had never been to that part of the country before moving there, but I immediately fell in love with Seattle. I got my start there with the World Affairs Council, a wonderful non-profit organization that promotes international affairs throughout the Puget Sound.

Vienna, VA

NYLF is an annual summer program for outstanding high school students. I worked a total of ten NYLF sessions over five summers, in San Francisco (2007), Boston (2009 and 2010), Philadelphia (2011), and New York (2013). In this role, I assisted with the education component of program (facilitating ethics discussions, first aid instruction, and financial.

Louisville, KY

I was part of a team that researched a number of complex urban planning issues, ranging from housing to transportation to public spaces. Our team organized a “charrette” community meeting as a form of engaged scholarship, in which neighborhood residents shared what kind of developments they wanted to see in their community, rather than being told what was.

Conway, AR

For a few years in college, I worked in my undergraduate institution’s admissions office. I was selected to serve as a UCA Ambassador, which meant leading campus tours for prospective students, organizing campus life and admissions events, and communicating with prospective students and guardians throughout the college admissions process.

Washington, DC

This opportunity I had as an undergraduate was my first experience on Capitol Hill and confirmed my lifelong interest in and passion for U.S. Government, particularly the U.S. Congress. I performed research for the Arkansas 2nd District staff, gave tours of the U.S. Capitol to visiting constituents, and authored various reports, memos, and letters of.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Political Science (Focus In Transatlantic Studies)

I earned an M.A. in Political Science with the Transatlantic Studies program based at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, a.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Political Science (Focus In Transatlantic Studies)

Activities and Societies: University of Bath Post-Graduate AssociationFor the second study abroad portion of my UNC program, I spent the.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Political Science (Focus In Transatlantic Studies)

Activities and Societies: Charles University International ClubIn addition to being the oldest university in Central Europe, Charles.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Bioethics/Medical Ethics

Activities and Societies: Quiz Bowl Team; S.O.U.L. (Student Outreach Uniting Louisville); G.R.A.S.S. (Group Recycling and Sustainable.

International Summer Schools Programme

Thanks to a Travel Abroad Grant awarded by my university’s Honors College, I was able to attend the International Summer Schools 2008.

B.S., B.A., Geography, International Studies

Activities and Societies: Honors College; Quiz Bowl Team Captain; UCA Ambassadors; Pre-Med Society (2006-07 Public Relations Chair.

High School Diploma With Highest Honors, Valedictorian For Class Of 2004

Activities and Societies: American Legion Boys' State, 2003; Who's Who Among High School Students, 2004; Class of 2004 Commencement.