Grassroots Field Director
Republican National Committee
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Political Organization industry
August 2012 – Present (3 months) Virginia
Manage a team of 15-20 grassroots canvassers, conducting voter registration drives, staffing political rallies, organizing Get Out the Vote Efforts.
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Legislative Office industry
September 2011 – December 2011 (4 months) The Hon. Mike Kelly
- Researched issues, policies and bills pertinent to the office. Prepared research regarding the U.S., Columbia Free Trade Agreement which aided the Congressman in his decision to support the agreement.
- Attended briefings for four staff members and composed concise reports on the content of the briefings, often bringing in outside information and personal insight where appropriate.
- Handled office duties such as answering phones (approx. 120 per day), receiving and distributing mail, emails, faxes, etc.
- Maintained constituent contact information on IQ Database and wrote constituent letters on a variety of topics.
- Served constituents’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
Operations and New Media Intern
Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute
Public Policy industry
May 2011 – August 2011 (4 months)
- Researched policies and organizations related to international law, sovereignty and human rights.
- Conducted research on global economic and social development strategies at the U.N, State Department, and other international organizations.
- Researched U.S. and Chinese demographic trends and policies, and subsequent national security ramifications.
- Developed innovative means of communication via social media, including managing Facebook, Twitter, and blogs.
- Oversaw travel plans for work-related persons and conferences, including coordinating over 30 individual itineraries to arrive at the same time and place while minimizing the travel costs.
- Authored a press release on a UN youth program initiative which reached an audience of over 400,000 subscribers around the world.
- Managed office operations, answered phones, sorted mail, sent faxes, conducted mass mailings.
- Assisted management of finances, invoices and accounting paperwork for the office.
- Covered meetings and events in and around the Capitol to represent C-FAM and to gather information and contacts relevant to C-FAM’s work.
Host
Capitol City Brewing Company
May 2011 – August 2011 (4 months)
- Greet guests and seat them according to restaurant protocols and guidelines.
- Answer phones and provide excellent customer service.
- Manage reservations and walk-in parties to maximize the effectiviness of restaurant floor seating.
- React quickly to unexpected situations which may arise and deal with them in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining customer service standards.
Hall Security Assistant
Catholic University Residence Life
September 2010 – May 2011 (9 months)
- Staff dormitory entrance desks during evening and nighttime periods.
- Assist in administration of campus visitation and other policies.
- Ensure dormitory safety.
Colin Small's Education
The Catholic University of America
B.A., Politics
2008 – 2012
Sub-concentration in World Politics
Minor in Philosophy
Activities and Societies: Homeless Food Runs, Relay for Life, Habitat For Humanity, Intramural Flag Football, Intramural Soccer, Esto Vir (Catholic Spirituality and Service Group)
Colin Small's Additional Information
Interests:
Current events, travel, cooking, fitness, economics and personal finance, community service, history, military strategy, social justice and rule of law
Groups and Associations:
Boy Scouts of America, Esto Vir, Habitat for Humanity
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Honors and Awards:
CUA Honors Program
Pi Gamma Mu (International Honor Society in Social Sciences)
Phi Sigma Tau (International Honor Society in Philosophy)
Dean's List
O'Hagan Poetry Prize (2012)
Eagle Scout
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