Assistant Legal

McKenzie M. Richards

702-***-**** ********.*****.********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenzie-richards-95794871

WORK EXPERIENCE

BYU Religion Department May 2017 Current

Research Assistant

Aids in research for world religions and court cases on religious liberty

Edits articles and finds scholarly sources for the professor

American Heritage Academy Apr 2010 Current

Curriculum Developer, Tutor, and Teacher

Currently: Developing liberal arts curriculum that is being tested at the school

Previously: Worked with students both on an individual and class basis.

BYU Political Science Department Jan 2017 Apr 2018

Teacher’s Assistant

Explain philosophical texts and implications to college students

Grade papers and occasionally teach the class

Beckstead Law Offices Apr 2010--Jul 2014

Secretary, Legal Assistant

Aided in basic office duties such as scanning and organizing documents

Greeted clients, answered phones, set appointments

VOLUNTEER WORK

BYU Tocqueville Society ISI Chapter Aug 2016 Apr 2018

President

Help plan weekly philosophical and political discussions

Assist in organizing conferences with professors across the country

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Aug 2014 Feb 2016

Volunteer Full-Time Missionary

Left home for a year and a half to serve others in Argentina

Developed teaching and people skills for diverse audiences

Nevada Political Campaign Jun 2012-Oct 2012

Intern

Organized “Get Out the Vote” volunteer efforts for all high school students in Las Vegas

Clark County School District Aug 2012-Jun 2013

Student representative for District F Las Vegas, NV

Advised legislators on school policy for students

EDUCATION

Brigham Young University

Major: Political Science Minor: Communications

Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish in writing, reading, and speaking.

AWARDS

2017 Richard and Helen DeVos Leadership Award Oct 2017

Awarded by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute

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