Political and Economic Researcher

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Skills keywords: communications, compliance, macroeconomic research, political research

Short Bio:

I recently obtained my MA in International Political Economy from King's College London. Thus far in my career, I have led positions in political campaigns and governments on both sides of the Atlantic. My expertise also includes geopolitical risk.

Current location:  Maryland, United States - View on map

Nationality: American

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Banking Insurance and Financial Services, Oil, Gas and Energy, accounting and finance

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Education/Qualifications

King’s College London October 2014
Masters of Arts (M.A.) International Political Economy

Wake Forest University May 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science and History
Cum Laude

Career History

Physicians for Social Responsibility
June 2014 – August 2014

Climate Intern

• Contributed to the development of PSR’s campaign for the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
• Prepared educational and advocacy materials to help health professionals become effective climate advocates
• Helped develop materials for advocacy purposes for PSR’s social media platforms

House of Lords, UK Parliament
October 2013 – May 2014

Voluntary Parliamentary Assistant to Baroness Worthington (Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change)

• Assisted Baroness Worthington with research pertaining to her ministerial brief
• Conducted independent research into energy and climate change issues
• Maintained Baroness Worthington’s schedule
• Managed various daily administrative task within Baroness Worthingon’s office

John LaFerla for Congress
July 2013 – September 2013

Campaign Relations Intern

• Helped the campaign establish contact with media outlets within the congressional district
• Contributed to the development of campaign policy position and talking points
• Conducted general research to aid the campaign and the candidate

Maryland Democratic Party
May 2013 – July 2013

Summer Intern

• Helped facilitate communication with Democratic Party elected officials, offices, and staff
• Contributed to general research for the party
• Established relationships with Democratic affiliated organizations
• Facilitated communication with Democratic Party elected officials, offices, and staff
• Updated party databases such NGP and VAN

Organizing for America – North Carolina
Fall 2012

Deputy Campus Organizer

• Developed and executed metrics-driven field and political programs to educate, register, and turn out 18-22 year olds
• Helped in the planning of youth-based events, engaging young entertainment acts and elected officials.
• Coordinated with local campaign officials to organize students through campus-based organizations across the Wake Forest community.
• Crafted a communications strategy to advance the President’s achievements and policy aspirations to the student body.

Accomplishments:

Wake Forest University Gordon Scholar 2009 – 2013

Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society April 2012

Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society November 2011

Wake Forest University College Democrats Co-President 2011- 2013

Dean’s List

Student  Page to the Maryland General Assembly Winter 2009