KEYSHAWN GASCEY

adrtvf@r.postjobfree.com 843-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyshawngascey/

EDUCATION

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, SC May 2022 Bachelors of Science: Political Science; Bachelors of Arts: English GPA: 3.36 Honors/Accolades:

The Citadel Dean's List for a GPA of 3.2 or higher Fall 2018 - Spring 2022 Gold Stars List for a GPA 3.7 or higher Fall 2021

Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honors Society Fall 2020 - Spring 2022 Joseph P. Riley Jr. Award Winner, Presented to a graduating senior in The Citadel’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences who best represents the commitment to academic excellence, the breadth of intellectual interests, and the dedication to public service exemplified by the life and career of Joseph P. Riley Jr. Spring 2022

Relevant Skills/ Coursework

Communication Critical Thinking Professionalism

Leadership Teamwork Literary Theory

Law in Theory Comparative Politics Senior Seminar I EXPERIENCE

The Post and Courier, Charleston, SC May 2022 - August 2022 Political Reporter

● Reporting on local political events such as elections, events, and other various political activities.

● Using critical thinking and camaraderie to conduct necessary interviews and establish rapport with people around the Charleston area.

● Demonstrating excellent writing skills and completion of work in a timely manner by meeting deadlines.

● Working in a fast-paced environment and while learning various disciplines of writing.

● Also shadowing a crime/investigative reporter to learn more about the investigative process and the work that goes into being an investigative reporter.

Army National Guard, Charleston, SC November 2019 - Present Transportation Officer

● Currently a Transportation Officer at an Engineering battalion located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

● Ensuring transportation and care of a fleet of Army-issued for the platoon and company level.

● Utilizing teamwork and leadership to carry out tasks such as maintenance, administrative work, and keeping a high morale for everyone involved during training weekends. The Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail Project, Charleston, SC January 2022 - March 2022 Intern

● Interviewed people of Gullah Geechee heritage to promote their culture and way of life by conducting interviews to demonstrate the prominence of culture.

● Organizing and storing files, interviews, and pictures and keeping them stored in a neat manner.

● Displaying the history and culture of Gullah Geechee people by teaching the ways of their culinary history through Zoom meetings and PowerPoint.

KEYSHAWN GASCEY

adrtvf@r.postjobfree.com 843-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyshawngascey/ Chick-Fil-A, Goose Creek, South Carolina May 2019 - August 2021 Team Member

● Learned and maintained how to quickly and accurately serve customers to order.

● Consistently ensured good service and hospitality.

● Obtained a sense of pride about being an integral part of a team. United Parcel Service (UPS), Mount Pleasant, SC November 2018 - January 2019 Driver Helper

● Provided support to UPS drivers in delivering packages.

● Obtained signatures and interacted regularly with customers to ensure a quality experience for them.

● Worked effectively with the supervisor, taking and following directions. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

The Citadel College Democrats September 2019 - March 2021 President

● Organized school events such as political town halls, meetings, and networking events for cadets.

● Met with students to teach about the political process and candidates that were running across various levels of government.

● Participated in the campaign process by canvassing neighborhoods and met people who work in the respective field.

The Citadel Human Affairs

Officer August 2021 - May 2022

● Manage a team of three to help ensure high morale at the company level.

● Mentoring and counseling over 100 people and their daily activities and maintaining morale in the company area.

Sergeant August 2020 - May 2021

● Helped mentor and counsel over 50 cadets in their daily activities and maintained morale in the company area.

● Advised the Human Affairs Officer in ensuring daily administrative tasks were completed such as counseling forms.

The Citadel October 2020 - May 2021

Platoon Sergeant

● Second to the platoon leader in commands and orders.

● Helped carry out daily tasks and advised squad leaders on dissemination of information.

● Handled requests and communication to higher ups in ensuring cadets are taken care of. The Citadel August 2021 - May 2022

Honor Representative

● Was elected by my company to assume this position within the Corps of Cadets.

● Continue the school’s heavily treasured Honor system.

● Conduct investigations pertaining to cadets accused of violating the honor code.

● Work with colleagues and different opinions to reach a common result. Army National Guard, Moncks Corner, SC June 2021 - May 2022 Team Leader

KEYSHAWN GASCEY

adrtvf@r.postjobfree.com 843-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyshawngascey/ Leader of a team where I ensure the well-being of the members in it.

- Ensure the completion of tasks on the team level to help the operation run smoother.

- Work with superior and subordinates and focus on good morale and tasks for a smooth completion of the mission. DCCC Intern for Congressman Joe Cunningham, Washington DC May 2020 - August 2020 Intern

● Assisted with the internship coordinator in helping increase the African American vote.

● Learned the importance of canvassing and communication with constituents.

● Networked with local leaders and organized events. The Citadel Communications Department January 2021- May 2021 Communications and Marketing Intern

● Helped recreate the school’s athletic brand and image and make it more uniform.

● Wrote for the school's website about cadets and their experience at The Citadel.

● Worked with other school entities on various projects so we could write about them. International African American Museum January 2021 - May 2021 Researcher

● Collected research from the local areas of Charleston and Berkeley Counties on the history, significant people and events that were vital to the growth of the local area.

● Met with people and interviewed them about their stories and perspective on the history of their family, land, and area overall and how important it was to keep the history that happened in each place of the lowcountry.

● Organized research and passed it to my superiors for a digital map that will be installed in the museum. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Citadel, African American Society March 2018 - May 2022 Member

● Collaborated with members to improve morale.

● Facilitated open discussion between students about heritage and history.

● Built camaraderie with fellow cadets and a sense of networking. The Citadel Inn of Court September 2019 - May 2020 Member

● Carried out meetings with professionals in law and learned about the particular career field.

● Networked with classmates and officials to start a pathway of success in law. The Citadel English Club September 2019 - May 2022 President

● Organize school events such as networking events and field trips to local theaters.

● Managed a club membership of 15-20 people to utilize everyone’s best strengths to complete tasks.

● Further explore a passion for literature, writing, and other forms of art and promoted that to cadets across campus.

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