Andrew J. Phillips
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Warrenton, VA 20187
EDUCATION
St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA 2009–May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Economics
Academic Scholarship. Dean’s List Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 and Fall 2012
Member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society Fall 2012
Member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society Fall 2012
GPA: 3.52
Fauquier High School, Warrenton, VA 2005–2009
Editor-in-Chief of The Falconer school newspaper
GPA: 3.35
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Peace and Voting Activism/Senior Intern Position
Pennsylvania Peace Program, Philadelphia, PA Fall 2012-Present
● Organized speaking events at colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area
● Spoke at the events concerning the 2012 Presidential candidate’s stances on a variety of issues with a focus on peace and
security
● Contacted Peace Action Coalition and United Nations Association members for donations
● Surveyed Philadelphia colleges and universities regarding the status of school identification cards as they applied to the
potential Pennsylvania voter ID laws
Assistant to Ioan Mircea Pascu MEP for Romania
European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium Spring 2012
● Attended party affiliated meetings (Socialists and Democrats)
● Briefed all information covered in meetings for the use of the MEP
● Edited grammar and spelling of english email drafts for the use of assistants to the MEP
Assistant/Fact Checker
Current History Academic Journal, Philadelphia, PA Fall 2011
● Responded to emails regarding articles and advertisements
● Edited grammar and wording of draft articles
● Checked all facts mentioned in draft articles
● Maintained a spreadsheet concerning worldwide elections
● Maintained a spreadsheet concerning distribution addresses and emails
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard
Chestnut Forks Athletic Club, Warrenton, VA (summers) 2007-2011
● Maintained a healthy and clean facility
● Ensured a safe swimming environment
● Managed younger guards and part-time guards as well as any customer concerns
Editor-in-Chief 2008–2009
Staff Writer/Editor 2006–2008
The Falconer Newspaper, Fauquier High School, Warrenton, VA
● Gathered news and information on school events and edited student articles
● Wrote news, sports, and features articles and designed the layout of the paper in a deadline environment
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
802 Broad St. Shelter Information
St. Joseph’s University Service Program, Philadelphia, PA Fall 2010
● Conversed with the homeless population in center city Philadelphia
● Assisted in handing out flyers and disseminating information regarding the services provided by the 802 Broad St. Shelter