Research Assistant Intern

ELSHA AEMERO

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EDUCATION

EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: MAY 2022

The George Washington University, Washington DC

Major: Political Science

Minor: Journalism and Mass Communication

Honors: Dean’s List (4.0 GPA Fall 2020)

WORK EXPERIENCE

SEP 2020- DEC 2020

GW School of Media and Public Affairs, Remote

Research Assistant

- Assessed the top ten liberal and conservative news shows in the US during the presidential election to identify different intensity levels of hate speech to determine how rhetoric may impact public opinion on varying groups such as big tech, immigrants, elites, etc.

- Used critical analysis to assign ‘hate speech level’ scores to thousands of lines of text extracted from transcripts every week in accordance with a highly elaborate codebook.

- Individually compiled and designed a working report based on a team of research assistants’ findings in preparation for the submission to a peer reviewed journal.

- Developed data visualization and contextualized our findings for the palatability of readers.

JUN 2020 – AUG 2020

The Atlantic Council: Eurasia Center, Remote

Research Assistant

- Conducted research for the Eurasia and Uplifting Africa programs pertaining to civil society, international security, and socioeconomic issues.

- Wrote and published six reports profiling the current political, economic, and social climates of several Eurasian and African countries.

- Facilitated the communications team by preparing emails for the submission to hundreds of agencies and foundations to fund programs and build member outreach.

- Developed grant applications to enhance the organization's potential for funding awards.

JAN 2020- MAY 2020

ECDC Refugee Resettlement Agency, Silver Spring

Integration Program Intern

- Created press releases and social media posts to engage with the Silver Spring community.

- Interviewed and created comprehensive resumes for clients to enhance their employment opportunities within the United States.

- Developed PowerPoints, brochures, and posters for ECDC’s programs targeting various refugee groups in a digestible format to maximize outreach and program satisfaction.

- Planned and executed events after carefully analyzing our fiscal year budget.

SKILLS

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Wix, WordPress

- Research, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Communications, Website Building

- Strong Analytical Skills, Creative Problem Solving Skills, Efficient Time Management

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