Raleigh Blair Lancaster

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Overview

Law School Graduate With Experience In Legal, Political, And Public Relations Work. Strong Work Ethic And

Excellent Interpersonal And Communication Skills.

Education

Elon University School Of Law Graduated May 2013

Greensboro, NC

• Juris Doctor

• Concentration: Intellectual Property Law

• Scholarship Recipient For Academic Achievement

Elon University Graduated May 2008

Elon, NC

• Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration

• Concentration: Marketing And Economics

Professional Experience

Advocates For Justice: Lead Summer Associate May 2012- August 2012

Washington, DC

• Prepared Legal Memoranda

• Conducted Research For Upcoming Cases

• Assisted With Client Intake Interviews

Smithsonian’s Museum Of Natural History: Lead Summer Associate May 2011- August 2011

Washington, DC

• Maintained Social Media Platforms

• Organized Press Events Such As Photo Shoots And Press Previews

• Wrote And Edited Press Releases On Upcoming Exhibitions

Herman Miller: Events Coordinator February 2010- August 2010

Washington, DC

• Organized All Events For The Washington Office

• Answered Phones And Delivered Messages

• Facilitated The Transfer Of All Herman Miller Signature Chairs

Gannet Supply: Executive Assistant December 2009- January 2010

Mclean, VA

• Coordinated Office Events

• Answered Phones And Delivered Messages

Shellz Global: Independent Marketing Contractor December 2008- January 2009

Sydney, Australia

• Served As A Business To Business Liaison For St. George Bank

• Sold Bank’s Atm/Debit System To Prospective Clients

• Calculated And Analyzed Competitive Rates For Debit Card Systems

Elon 101: Teaching Assistant August 2005- May 2007

Elon, NC

• Assisted In Problem Solving For New Students

New Democratic Network: Intern May 2007- August 2007

Washington, DC

• Researched And Reported On Current Political Events

• Assisted In Organizing Political Events

Doffermyre Shields Law Firm: Intern May 2006- August 2006

Atlanta, GA

• Organized Files And Electronic Documents

• Entered Electronic Data For Cases

• Researched Past Successful Cases

• Helped With Discovery On Class Actions

• Recorded Minutes For Key Meetings

United States Senator Zell Miller (D-GA): Intern May 2004- August 2004

Washington, DC

• Attended Senate Floor Debates

• Researched Information On Environmental Issues For Voting

• Gave Tours Of The U.S. Capitol And Organized Local Outings

United States Congressman David Scott (D-GA): Intern May 2003- August 2003

Washington, DC

• Prepared Letters To Constituents

• Researched Upcoming Floor Debates

• Provided Travel Arrangements For Staff

Study/Travel Abroad

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore August 2008-June 2009

Spain, England, France, Netherlands, Ireland January 2007-June

2007

New Zealand January 2006

Campus Leadership

Held Leadership Positions In Several Campus Organizations Such As: New Student Orientation Program, Phi

Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, And Mock Trial

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