Intern

Mackenzie Bender

************@*****.*** • 717-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-bender-425556130/

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Cancer Support Community, Washington, D.C., Remote

Policy Intern – Cancer Policy Institute Sept. 2020 – Present

Compose monthly blogs about a range of health policy issues

Generate 2-3 weekly tweets for Cancer Policy Institute account

Gather analytic data from SparkInfluence to update monthly reports

Dictionary.com, Remote

Freelance Writer Dec. 2019 – Present

Produce 3-5 outlines weekly on a variety of terms

Research relevant content for features published on Dictionary.com

Contribute to a project of adding over 1,600 new articles to the Dictionary.com website

City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Communications Intern – Mayor’s Office of Communication Jan. 2020 – May 2020

Compiled daily press-clips through Critical Mention

Developed remarks and talking points for Mayor Kenney

Drafted 3 weekly Tweets for City of Philadelphia and Mayor accounts

La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA

President – Public Relations Student Society of America Aug. 2019 – March 2020

Coordinated 4 guest appearances of public relation professionals from the Philadelphia area

Planned bi-weekly meetings with 3 other executive board members

Recruited 10 new dues-paying members during the fall 2019 semester

The Borgen Project, Remote

Political Affairs Intern May 2018 – Sept. 2018

Lobbied Congressional Leaders on behalf of people in developing nations

Mobilized 50+ people to email congress regarding poverty-reduction legislation

Fundraised (independently) over $600 in 3 months

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA

Resident Assistant – Office of Residence Life and Community Development Aug. 2019 – Present

Plan and execute relevant programs for residents in order to aid in building a community

Apply communication skills and strategies to mediate conflicts

Create and maintain a safe learning and living environment for 20 Freshman students

Admission Campus Explorer – Office of Undergraduate Admissions Aug. 2018 – Present

Give 1 campus tour to prospective students and their families each week

Log 35 inquiry and data forms into admission office database (Slate)

Call 50 prospective students to remind them about registering for upcoming events

EDUCATION

La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa

Bachelor of Arts Expected May 2021

Undergraduate Majors: Communication and Political Science

GPA: 4.0

Awards and Honors

Dean’s List and Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Studies Honor Society)

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