Vice President High School
Resume:
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Melanie
Harriss
Sophomore - Southern
Illinois University at
Carbondale
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About Me
Leadership Roles
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I am a history buff! (Local History especially.)
My passion, above all else, is creating a better
future for the generations after my own
I have 12 tattoos!
I frequently spend time in Springfield doing
policy advocacy.
Illinois is one of my favorite places, and I feel it is one of the most unique states in the country
The song “Let It Be” by The Beatles is my life
motto
Director of Student Health and Wellness for
the SIU Undergraduate Student Government**
Color Guard Captain (8 years)
Founding Coach of Eldorado High School Color
Guard**
Junior and Senior Class President
Vice President of the Paul Simon Public Policy
Institute Ambassadors**
Student Ambassador (1 year)
Shift Leader at Dunkin’ (3 years)**
**denotes current/collegiate positions
Graduated with a 4.13
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (with highest praise)
Passed several AP courses (Lang, Lit, US History, Euro History, Psych) Advanced math track
Participated in a multitude of extracurriculars (Color Guard, Marching Band, Winter Guard, Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble, Student Ambassadors, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society) Worked an average of 35 hours a week while maintaining schoolwork Current GPA of 4.0
Named to the Dean’s List 2x
University Honors Scholar
Member of the SIU Undergraduate Student Government Senator At-Large
Directorship
Vice President of PSPPIA
Member of Pre-Law Association and Criminal Justice Association Completed Honors Contract with a Thesis Paper
Completed Graduate seminar on Religion and Politics Presented research project on Open AI and its ability to predict sensitive topics 2020-2024
2024-present
Diploma
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
Pekin Community High School
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Education
2025
2025
2024
2021-2023
Senate Staff Intern
Illinois Senate Staff Intern
Law Clerk Intern
United States Senator Richard J Durbin
SIU - Political Science Dept.
Illinois Senator David Koehler
Moehle Law Firm
Experience
Administrative Assistant
Accolade Healthcare of Peoria
2023-2025
Performed tasks related to constituent casework:
Conducted professional phone calls
Prepared responses on behalf of the Senator
Communicated with federal agencies
Performed tasks related to constituent casework:
Conducted professional phone calls
Prepared responses on behalf of the Senator
Communicated with state agencies
Collaborated with community organizations
Uploaded and maintained digital database of eight decades of files Performed general office tasks such as cleaning, scanning, answering calls, etc.
Assigned a project of converting physical file database to a digital system and completed within 4 months
Conducted research to determine if former clients were deceased Uploaded and maintained digital database for research purposes Communicated professionally and respectfully with colleagues and supervisor
Attentively researched congregations in the Carbondale area Supportive team member to several departments: Administration, Admissions, Clinical, Activities, Dietary, Social Services Performed a variety of tasks, ask me about them!
Interacted professionally and compassionately with residents and family members
Coordinated with marketing team to draw more interaction with the community
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