Political Science Major

KELSEY M. SHANNON

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EXPERIENCE

AMERICA NEXT Alexandria, VA June - August 2014

Intern to the Executive Director

● Performed daily office tasks and aids the Executive Director and Deputy to the Executive Director

● Monitored major media outlets and provided summaries of all content relating to Governor Jindal, the Honorary Chairman of

America Next and Stand Up to Washington PAC and any related policies

● Monitored all social media outlets and helped draft outward-facing materials

● Compiled literature and related materials to be distributed at events

● Assisted fundraising team with donor related research

● Checked and screened all incoming mail to PO Boxes

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE Washington, DC January - May 2014

Intern, Office of the Co-Chairman

● Performed daily office tasks and aided the Executive Assistant to the Co-Chairman

● Planned and executed the GOP Annual Women’s Summit in July 2014

● Assisted in nationwide events targeted towards engaging Republican women

● Helped plan and execute monthly networking events such as Women Win and Women of Washington

● Worked at the RNC Meetings in Washington, DC, Memphis, TN and San Diego, CA (January and May 2014, January 2015)

● Assisted the other divisions as needed

WILLIAMSTOWN REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Williamstown, NJ June 2013- Present

Committee Member

● Youngest elected member to the Committee

● Participated in fundraising and awareness events for Republican Candidates in Gloucester County

● Canvassed neighborhoods and spoke with constituents on local issues

GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NJ Newfield, NJ May-September 2013

Unit Counselor

● Responsible for the health and welfare of as many as thirty young girls at an overnight camp

● Created and executed team building activities

● Responded and resolved issues quickly and effectively

● Provided a mentorship to girls aged 8-14 years

● Maintained a safe and healthy growing environment for all

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Drew University, Madison, NJ, May 2015, 3.0 GPA

Semester in Washington Politics The George Washington University (GWU), Washington, D.C., January-May 2014,

4.0 GPA

ACTIVITIES

President Pro Temp, Student Government, Drew University, September 2013-December 2013, September 2014-May 2015

● Served as a liaison between the Student Government Senate and Executive Cabinet

● Authored resolutions to the University’s Board of Trustees regarding the Student Government’s views on proposed

administrative and campus development programs

● Sat on various committees with faculty and staff, such as the Academic Standing Committee

President, Drew University College Republicans, Drew University, December 2011 – December 2014

● Successfully re-established the campus club after inactive status for three years.

● Maintained a steady and constant growth of membership since re-activation as a club on campus, with a 300% increase

● Hosted NJ politicians such as Assemblyman Jay Webber and Senator Tom Kean Jr. for discussions

● Held events such as “Rock the Vote!” and voter registration drives

● Worked with Drew College Democrats on bipartisan “Federal Budget Simulation” event and debates

● Held phone banks and campaigning projects for Christie for Governor campaign

Co-Founder and Vice President, Political Science Society, Drew University, September 2012-December 2013

● Lead the first bi-annual book club discussion on “Failed States” by Noam Chomsky with students and professors

● Planned trips to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City and the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

● Hosted guest speakers and Faculty/Alumni panels on topics such as Syria, After-College Life, and the 2012 Election

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