The Modern Independent

Resume

Education

M.A. in American History
The Ohio State University, 2008

B.A. in Political Science and History
Summa cum Laude, Colorado State University, 2005

Recent Work Experience

Manager/Server
McGraff’s American Grill, March 2004 to September 2006; June 2008 to Present

• Helped develop the restaurant’s website and managed its Facebook site
• Planned and coordinated the installation of a new beer draft system, set drink specials, and revamped the beer program in the restaurant

Intern
Office of Congressman Jared Polis, August 2009 to December 2009

• Did constituency casework as it relates to the military, veterans affairs, and immigration
• Facilitated the smooth operation of the Thornton office by managing its administrative tasks
• Did research on health care, federal entitlements, and economic policy

Intern
Betsy Markey for Congress, June 2008 to November 2008

• Aided the campaign’s political director and did research and policy work on health care, the financial crisis, and energy
• Helped write op-ed pieces with the communications director for various newspapers
• Drafted issue briefs for the campaign
• Responded to constituent comments and inquiries

Field Manager/Canvasser
Colorado Democratic Party, September 2008 to November 2008

• Oversaw a group of canvassers in Larimer county
• Conveyed the campaign’s message to constituents and relayed constituent input to campaign

Other Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Associate
History Department, The Ohio State University, Fall 2006 to Spring 2008

• Taught small section survey courses in American and modern world history
• Introduced broad political, economic, social, and intellectual themes in American history, focusing on social movements, politics, and the formation of political ideologies
• Lectured on major themes in modern world history, especially the rise of the West, the Age of global empires, third world decolonization, and the process of globalization

Resident Assistant
Braiden Hall, Colorado State University, August 2002 to May 2003

• Facilitated the development of a floor community of 37 students
• Mediated resident disputes
• Co-Advised Braiden Hall’s student government