EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Columbia B.A. Expected May 2012
Double major in Journalism and Political Science.
EXPERIENCE
Congressional Intern May 2010 –Aug 2010
Office of Congressman Lacy Clay
- Still unclear considering I have not started yet.
Steering Committee Member Feb. 2010 – May 2010
Mizzou for Malawi
- Worked on the Relations Committee, where members contacted local businesses about the cause
- Contacted media outlets about covering the Mizzou for Malawi 5K run.
Youth Outreach Coordinator Dec. 2009 – Present
Sandy Evans for School Board
- Working on campaign staff to recruit volunteers, canvassing, and representing the candidate at local events
- Analyzing absentee ballot rules and procedures to maximize votes from school age voters
Campaign Intern May 2009 – Present
Kaye Kory for Delegate
- Organized volunteers and worked with campaign managers on campaign strategies
- Canvassed many neighborhoods in district, interacted with voters, conducted phone bank activities
Staff Writer Aug. 2008 – May 2009
The Maneater
- Beat writer for the US 9th District Congressional Race and Missouri state budget issues
- Covered sports and politics for the newspaper, including the women’s soccer program, women’s softball, and women’s basketball
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
- Proficient in Photoshop, Garageband, Digital Recording, InDesign, I-movie, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office Programs (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.)
- Eagle Scout, Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
- Scholarship for outstanding sports coverage from Digital Sports, http://www.digitalsports.com/
