Emerging Political Science Research & Data Analyst

Bryson Benford

Bryan, Texas (***) - ***- **** **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/bryson-benford-20793836a EDUCATION

Texas A&M University Student ‘26 College Station, TX Bachelor’s of Science, Political Science

● Notable Coursework:

POLS 209 - Political Science Research

Practice of Social Science and modes of research in major subfields of political science.

POLS 309 - Polimetrics

Theory, techniques, and application of quantitative analysis in political science; focus on quantitative techniques commonly used to evaluate empirical theories of politics.

POLS 233 - Policy and Politics in the United States Survey of American government institutions, political behavior, and policy fields in the U.S.

POLS 200 - Foundations of Political Science

Survey of the scholarly discipline of political science, including theoretical foundations, principal subfields, major research questions, and modes of scholarship. TECHNICAL SKILLS & DATA ANALYSIS

● Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Basic data analysis tools such as R and Python.

● Research & Analysis: Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and arranging qualitative and quantitative data for academic projects. Can accurately create visual representations of the data being analyzed.

● Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in team settings, contributing to the successful completion of group projects and collaborative assignments.

● Project Management: Experienced in coordinating tasks and meeting deadlines for academic and extracurricular projects.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Local Church Community Services Bryan, TX Volunteer & Coordinator

● Educational Support: Provided free tutoring to local children, directly enhancing educational access and learning outcomes.

● Digital Outreach: Managed the church's social media and technology department, improving communication strategies.

● Logistics & Distribution: Supported the organization of a community pantry, ensuring efficient resource distribution to those in need.

Brazos County Democratic Party Bryan, TX Volunteer May 2025 – Present

● Community Analysis: Strengthened ability to analyze community needs and adapted messaging to connect effectively with diverse audiences.

● Data Collection: Engaged with community members through phone banking and block walking to gather voter data.

● Project Coordination: Utilized organizational skills to coordinate with volunteers and meet campaign outreach goals.

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

● Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocate: Contributed to an inclusive academic environment by leading discussions on systemic social issues.

● Project Management: Experienced in coordinating tasks and meeting deadlines for academic and extracurricular projects.

● Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in team settings to complete group projects.

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