Resume

Education

Marist College B.A. Political Science and Communications with a concentration in Journalism: May 2021

Hansard Society Scholars Program- London School of Economics: Fall 2019

American University Washington Semester Program: Spring 2019

Awards and Honors

Marist College School of Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award in Political Science
Marist Poll Ray Robinson Distinguished Service Award
Marist College Dean’s List: All Semesters
Marist College Presidential Scholarship Award Recipient
Political Science Honors Society Pi Sigma Alpha
National College Honors Society Alpha Chi

Professional Experience

Associate Producer at New York 1 News: New York City

Marist Institute for Public Opinion: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York Sep. 2017- May 2021

Poll Hub Podcast Production Assistant: April 2020- May 2021: Researched and wrote segments for podcast each week, uploaded podcast to WordPress site, crafted Tweets and Facebook posts about podcast, and posted social media each week.
Marist Poll Media Team Member: Sept. 2018- April 2020: Assisted with social media content creation, monitoring Marist Poll website and mentions in the news, and pitched ideas for podcasts.
Coach: Sept. 2018- March 2020: Managed interviewers, assisted on phones, monitored interviewers, and provided feedback on quality of interview.
Interviewer: September 2017- May 2018: Used standardized interviewing skills and techniques, surveyed adults nationwide on a broad range of topics and issues facing the nation.

Shout Out UK: Oct. 2019- Dec. 2019

Intern: Designed infographics using “Canva” for social media accounts, researched and wrote articles about current events, constructed lesson plans, and activities for political literacy courses.

Spectrum New York 1 News Political Unit: May 2019- August 2019

Intern: Researched topics for show, “Inside City Hall,” on Spectrum networks. Edited video, attended press events with reporters, covered New York City Mayor de Blasio’s presidential run, and created a final video package.

The Hill TV: Washington D.C.: Jan. 2019- May 2019

Intern: Researched poll topics and different polls in politics to use for the show, “What America’s Thinking.” Assisted with creating graphics, guest management, and tele-prompting during days the show tapes. Worked with the show producer, and assisted with office tasks

Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.’s Office: New Brunswick, New Jersey: May 2018- July 2018

Intern: Answered phone calls and emails regarding constituent opinions, filed, and created casework for constituents in Congressman Pallone’s district and assisted with office work.

Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA: Scotch Plains, New Jersey (Seasonal): June 2015- March 2020

Deck Supervisor: September 2016- March 2020: Oversaw team of swim instructors, organized lesson plans, answered parent questions, and ensured water safety. Must have capabilities of swim instructor and lifeguard.
Lifeguard: June 2015- March 2020: Ensured safety of swimmers in the pool by scanning and surveilling the pool at all times, and responded to any emergencies or accidents that may occur in the pool.
Swim Instructor: June 2015- March 2020: Taught water safety and proper swimming technique to children, infants to middle school aged.

Activities and Service Experience

Emmanuel Cancer Foundation: Clark, New Jersey: June 2013- September 2017

Volunteer: Non-profit organization that provides services to families with children who have cancer. Answered emails, phone calls, assisted with office work and was a leader at volunteer events.

Marist Students Promoting International Engagement Vice President Aug. 2018- Dec. 2018

Planned events, arranged meetings, allocated funds, and presented during biweekly meetings

Skills