Social Media, research, rapid response, communications experience

Michael Christopher Hensley Jr.

*** * ****** ** **********, DC 20002

202-***-**** *****************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Florida State University— B.S. Political Science, Minor in General Business, Certificate in US Intelligence Studies. (August 2019) EXPERIENCE

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Account Associate (Alexandria, VA) (March 2020 – December 2020)

• Worked on various issues for clients: pro-life, economic, COVID-19, climate, energy, deregulation, ethics, campaign finance, dark money, and school choice. Worked rapid response for the campaign to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

• Produced and pushed out content for clients across all platforms: print, radio, social media, and TV.

• Corresponded with digital team to generate social media content appropriate for the client.

• Crafted daily, monthly, and yearly media reports for clients.

• Booked interviews on TV, radio, and print for clients. Booked clients on FOX News, Newsmax, CSPAN, and various nationally syndicated radio shows. UNITED STATES SENATE— OFFICE OF SENATOR MARCO RUBIO Press Intern (Washington, DC) (January 2020 – March 2020)

• Assisted the press team with research, the foreign policy media log, hearings, and speeches.

• Monitored social media platforms and Senator Rubio’s accounts daily. Tallahassee Region Intern (May – August 2019)

• Received and processed 2,000+ service academy applications from throughout the state of Florida.

• Liaised with local business owners, community leaders, and state leaders from various industries to coordinate disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Michael.

• Met with local education leaders and officials to tour state of the art medical facilities at FAMU and assess the best use of federal funding. US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN NEAL DUNN M.D. Legislative Intern (Washington, DC) (August 2019 – December 2019)

• Drafted legislative correspondent letters covering: impeachment, gun control, environmental regulations, and immigration.

• Assisted the people of the second district with casework assistance, logging their concerns, and various other issues.

• Developed an advanced knowledge of Internet Quorum. District Intern, Tallahassee (August – December 2018)

• Assisted with casework for veteran issues, social security, and other federal agencies that the people of the second district needed help.

• Coordinated with local and federal officials following the aftermath of Hurricane Michael to help with relief efforts.

• Helped constituents with FEMA and federal disaster claims proceeding Hurricane Michael THE FIORENTINO GROUP

Legislative Intern (Tallahassee, FL) (February – May 2019)

• Conducted legislative research and bill analysis for client’s issues: transportation, medical marijuana, school choice, and various other issues.

• Tracked legislation as it advanced through committees, House floor, and Senate floor. Kept detailed records for clients of possible opposition or support by members.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY— OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Board of Directors (Tallahassee FL) (August – May 2019)

• Advocated for student veterans through lobbying efforts in the Florida Legislature by meeting with veteran lawmakers and assessing the best possible ways to assist the student veteran population.

• Sought to change the classification of the Purple Heart tuition waiver from solely an undergrad waiver to graduate level waiver. Recipients of the Purple Heart currently receive a waiver that pays completely for their undergrad tuition. Aimed to create a standard of college credit exemption for better assessing experience from military schools and service to veteran’s undergraduate education. NEAL DUNN FOR CONGRESS

Campaign Intern (Florida 2nd Congressional District) (September – November 2018)

• Planned and coordinated with other campaign volunteers to carry out events throughout the Second District. SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN RESOURCES

Campaign Aide (Tallahassee, FL) (May – August 2018)

• Assisted the candidate with grassroots effort throughout the county. Organized efforts and volunteers to best use resources available. FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES— OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE KATHLEEN PETERS Personal Staffer (Tallahassee, FL) (October – March 2018)

• Managed constituent correspondence and met with advocacy groups, stakeholders and lobbyists. Performed budget preparations and background research for house appropriations projects

• Promoted from intern to legislative staffer during spring session 2018.

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