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55. Here's His Linkedin Info

Colin Small

Grassroots Field Director at Republican National Committee

Washington D.C. Metro Area
International Affairs

Previous

U.S. House of Representatives
, Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute
, Capitol City Brewing Company

Education

B.A., Politics at The Catholic University of America



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.
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)
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