SHAINA LYNN BRADLEY
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Exceptional educational background and internship experience in Political Science and Sociology
High energy, goal-oriented woman with a record of accomplishment in political and government related projects including the nonprofit arena. Strong in productive working relationships and motivating others. Reliable and conscientious employee who can work under pressure and get the job done. Ability to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail, accuracy, and proper follow-up. Easily adapts to change. Intercultural immersion experience in several countries.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Opinion Polling / Surveys / Behavior Analysis / Research / Data Collection / Marketing / Business / Finances
“My fascination with international policies is deep. it started with a parent who worked for the U.S. State Department providing opportunities to interact with important officials and immersion in different cultures (Guatemala, Taiwan, England); I have traveled extensively including studies abroad, developing excellent communication skills and sensitivity for international differences within the business arena.”
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Continuing Education – County Colleges Aug 2011 to Present
Coursework: Arabic 2, Public Administration and Human Resources
Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology May 2011
GPA: 3.5 Course Highlights: Political Methodology, International Relations, Judicial Politics, Comparative Government, American Government & Politics, Criminal Law, Social Problems, Gender and Public Policy
The Washington Center, Wash., DC Law and Criminal Justice Internship & Academic Seminar Program Spring of 2011
Wroxton College, Oxfordshire, England Spring 2009
Studied Political Science and Sociology with a focus on British Government & Politics
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access; Familiar with SPSS
Languages: Knowledge of Spanish and beginner Arabic
EXPERIENCE
Jungers & Weisman Accounting Firm, Administrative Assistant, Bensalem, PA Winters of 2007-Jan 2012
• Assist partners in completing payroll
• Controls accounts payable and accounts received by tracking invoices
Camden County Democratic Committee, Intern, Cherry Hill, NJ Oct 2011-Dec 2011
• Assist in mayoral elections with polling and data collection; use NJVAN website for data entry
• Compile research-based polling information based on prior voter tendencies
• Make phone calls to ensure absentee ballots were received, filled out, and returned prior to election day
The Protection Project, International Intern via The Washington Center, Washington D.C. Jan-May 2011
• Conducted legal research in the field of child protection and human trafficking
• Assisted in drafting legislation and contracts for the organization’s partnerships
• Helped design training programs for legal clinics utilizing the American Model in various countries
• Supported the development of training workshops in the Middle East
• Conducted research on related issues for The Protection Project publications
Pennsylvania Donor Services, Administrative Assistant, Bensalem, PA Summers of 2007-2011
• Solved donor related issues such as missed pickups and complaints
• Assisted in preparing 2011 budget for 5 offices: VA, MD, NJ,PA, DE
• Organized and assisted in preparation of financial reports
• Collected information for data entry into donor database and compiled statistics to measure productivity
ACTIVITIES
Assistant Coach of various ASA Softball teams Captain, Fairleigh Dickinson University Softball Team; Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity – Ritual Chair, Co-Ritual Chair Philanthropies – various walks, Toys for Tots, Camp Friendship, Campus Cleanup, Angel Patrol; Supervised awareness events for the American Heart Association