J onathan T. Newman
*** ** *** *** *** ****c~ Gainesville, FL 32601
813-***-**** abl63h@r.postjobfree.com
Communications ~ Community Outreach~ HR ~Public Policy
A goal oriented student, striving to be successful. Taking all aspects learned from the
classroom and applying it to the work environment. Using a strong work ethic combined
with a hands-on approach and a commitment to a strong team dynamic. Easily interacts
with executives, clients, customers, vendors, and staff.
Major Achievements:
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
-Lottery-funded scholarship program to reward Florida high school graduates who
merits recognition of high academic achievement and who enrolls in a degree
program at an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary education institution.
Apart of a successful re-election campaign of Gov. Rick
Scott of Florida in 2014.
Core Competencies:
Political Campaigns
Communications
Human Resources
Law and Legal Process
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rick Scott for Florida Sept 2014-November 2014 (3 Months)
Intern-External Communications/Human Resources
-Developed office wide external communications strategic plan focused on increasing voter
outreach and engagement
-Exchanged information and messages between Rick Scott for Florida and other organizations,
groups or individuals outside the office.
-Engaged in Voter/Community Outreach
-Mapping of canvassing areas, selecting which individuals to target
-Recruiting and training job applicants
-Manage and train new interns/volunteers in canvassing
-Taught new interns/volunteers phone banking and operational use of Smart Phone app involved
for canvassing.
-Assisted in running the office, working hand and hand with Field Director
Rick Scott for Florida May 2014-August 2014 (4 months)
Intern-Summer
-Met Weekly contact goals handed down by Field Director
-Reached out to Florida Voters
-Assisted in running the office
-Built Spread Sheets
-Campaigned in the community
-Phone banking
E D U C AT I O N
University of Florida- Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
2013 – 2015 (expected)
University of Florida- Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology and Law
2013 – 2015 (expected)
Hillsborough Community College- Brandon, FL
A.A- Associate of Arts (A.A.)
2011-2013
Course Work
Criminology And Law (B.A)
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Advanced Principles Criminal Justice (CCJ 3024)
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Law and Legal Process (CJL 2000)
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Law and Society (CJL 3038)
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Intro to Law Enforcement (CJE 3114)
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Criminological Theory (CCJ 4014)
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Political Science and Government (B.A)
War/Peace World Politics (INR 4083)
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Intro to Public Administration (PAD 3003)
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Legislative Politics (POS 4424)
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Intro to International Security (INR 3333)
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Politics of the World Economy (INR 3034)
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A.A- Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Principles of Microeconomics (ECO2023)
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Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 2013)
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Intro to Homeland Security (DSC 1003)
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Intro to Terrorism (DSC 1002)
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References
Brock Terwilleger- Field Director-Rick Scott for Florida- 407-***-****
Taylor Davis- 2nd Assistant- Atlanta Athletic Club- 813-***-****
Ali Leslie-Internship Coordinator- Rick Scott for Florida- 904-***-****