- Continually recognized with positions of increased responsibility for
outstanding work.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong
research and computer skills.
- Able to establish priorities, complete multiple projects simultaneously, and
perform well in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Big picture thinker with excellent time management skills and acute
attention to detail.
- Comfortable initiating conversation with and building rapport with affluent
individuals.

American University .................... Washington, DC ............. 08/02-05/05
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Secondary Education ...... 3.3 GPA
......Licensed to teach H.S. Social Studies in DC, MD, and WI.

American University .................... Washington, DC ............. 12/04-01/05
Graduate, Campaign Management Institute

Leadership Institute .................... Arlington, VA ................. 06/01-07/01
Graduate, Youth Leadership School

EMPLOYMENT

Bill of Rights Institute ... MAJOR GRANTS COORDINATOR ... 06/07-present
• Developing a working knowledge of the organization’s prospect/donor base;
corresponding with donors and potential donors on a regular basis;
• Producing grant proposals, budgets and reports to prospective donors;
• Updating the organization’s budget daily and maintaining the fundraising
plan and calendar, including grant deadlines, action items and fulfillment
documents;
• Coordinating trips to visit current and prospective donors for the
organization’s senior staff and securing important meetings with current and
potential donors;
• Assisting in the production of the Annual Report, which markets the
organization to donors and prospects; assisting in the development of direct
mail solicitations.

Americans for Limited Government ...PROJECT MANAGER ..... 07/05-07/06
• Assisted state campaign managers in Arizona, California, and Idaho with
campaigns to restrict eminent domain via citizen initiative;
• Researched state budgets, state I&R processes, and prospective donors;
• Managed database of over 1,000 activists; facilitated activism at the
grassroots level via state member groups;

National Youth Leadership Forum..... FACULTY ADVISOR ..... 05/05-07/05
• Facilitated discussions and coordinated events for a group of 25 students
(among 400 total students) enrolled in the foremost program in pre-
medical education for high school students in the country;
• Aided students in practical/academic knowledge in the field of medicine;

Montgomery Blair High School ..... STUDENT TEACHER ......... 01/05-05/05
• Managed classroom, prepared lesson plans, and interacted with fulltime
faculty in this highly diverse, heavily-populated high school;
• Instructed three classes of 80 students in economics and foreign policy
for five months; instructed two classes of 50 students in peace studies;

American University ....... AU RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA) ..... 08/04-05/05
• Aided the development of 55 students in the Leonard Residence Hall;
• Fulfilled comprehensive programming requirements to enhance cohesion
and mutual understanding among residents;
• Managed and assisted residents with complex issues ranging from policy
violations and homesickness to roommate problems and diversity issues;

Wilson High School ..... SERVICE LEARNING VOLUNTEER ..... 02/04-05/04
• Aided students in the writing lab once a week, giving one-on-one attention
to students with literacy, comprehension, and writing problems;

Office of U.S. Senator Russell D. Feingold .......... INTERN ....... 01/04-05/04
• Attended Committee hearings and meetings representing Senator and staff;
• Performed essential office tasks such as letter sorting, letter writing, phone
answering, and database entry;

WireTap Magazine .................. CORRESPONDENT ................. 05/03-06/03
• Contributed to the aesthetic and academic content of WireTap Magazine, a
youth 'zine; sample article available OnLine;

National Student Leadership Conference .... TEAM ADVISOR ..... 07/02-09/02
• Guided and counseled the academic and social growth of over 60 high school
students;
• Moderated a United Nations (UN) simulation of more than 60 high school
students in international law, foreign affairs, and political decision-making;
• Served as a role model, chaperone, policy-enforcer, and Resident Assistant;

Ed Thompson for Governor ...... MILWAUKEE COORDINATOR ..... 01/02-06/02
• Rallied Milwaukee-area supporters of Ed Thompson's 2002 campaign for
Wisconsin Governor;
• Networked with tavern owners, business owners, and other community
members to build a successful coalition;

Waukesha Farm & Fleet ...... CASHIER & FLOOR ATTENDANT ..... 06/99-05/01
• Fulfilled duties as store clerk, cashier, and floor attendant;