Joseph Hood 521 Castlebrook Court ♦ Saginaw, Texas 76179 ♦ 682-239-8048 ♦ jhood9413@tamu.edu

OBJECTIVE Seeking an internship in government or public policy that will lead to real-world experience in order to generate a knowledge base that can be built upon in subsequent years. EDUCATION Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Spring 2017 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Overall GPR: 4.0 LEADERSHIP Texas A&M Student Body President Campaign Team October 2014 – February 2015 Rules Director • Monitor a campaign team of more than fifty people with a $2000 budget to ensure that all campaign rules are

followed. This is done by informing team members of all rules and monitoring their actions in the context of the campaign.

• Helped formulate a policy platform that has the potential to impact more than 60,000 people. • Handled high pressure crisis situations during the campaign.

Texas A&M College Republicans Vice-Chair April 2014 – April 2015 • Instituted a system of committees that increased membership and participation by over 550%. Continue to

direct the overall direction, operation, and vision of these committees. • Organized and led a voter registration drive that registered hundreds of voters in Brazos County.

Texas A&M Student Senate Finance Chair, Senator representing approximately 38,000 students April 2015- Present • Oversee and allocate a budget of $50,000 to up to 18 entities. • Monitor the expenditures and alternate incomes of these entities throughout the fiscal year. • Communicate and collaborate with administration officials at Texas A&M University. • Lead a committee of 8 senators that researches financial issues pertinent to the University, including tuition,

fees, and state law concerning college finance. Senator, representing more than 38,000 students who live off campus February 2014 – April 2015 • Researched, advocated, and legislated for issues pertinent to the Student Body of Texas A&M. • Cooperated with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to better represent. • Led efforts in relation to getting wind chimes put on campus to aid visually impaired students with on campus

navigation. The project is currently in the initiating stages. • Communicated a message via social media and interpersonal relations to reach thousands of potential voters.

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout October 2012 • Developed a sense of personal responsibility and honor in leadership roles. • Coordinated, organized, and led a project of over 125 man hours that benefitted a church’s mission work.

Texas Association of Student Councils Executive Board Member April 2012 – April 2013 • Served as a voting member and policy contributor on the executive board of an organization with a budget of

over a million dollars. • Lead and organized task forces involving Texas high schools. • Instructed hundreds of Texas students in leadership methodology and teamwork.

ACTIVITIES MSC Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow September 2013 – May 2015 • Planned and organized leadership training workshops with fellow members. • Collaborated with over a hundred students for the betterment of the A&M community. • Emceed at an internationally broadcasted TEDx event. Facilitated the recruitment and communication with the

event’s speakers. • Continue to mentor current freshmen in the organization.

Impact Camp Counselor February 2014 – December 2014 February 2015 – Present • Semester long leadership development experience that culminated in the opportunity to mentor and provide

guidance for freshmen at Texas A&M University for another semester. Texas A&M Legislative Relations September 2013 – May 2014 • Researched Texas Legislation affecting Texas A&M University and its students for the purpose of using the

information to lobby in the Texas state capital on the behest of the Student Government Association. WORK EXPERIENCE El Municipio, Quito, Ecuador June 2015 – July 2015 Intern, Community Relations • Navigated language and cultural barriers in a professional setting while performing administrative projects. • Visited and interviewed communities in Quito to learn their needs and how the city could meet those needs. •

Saginaw Eagle News Political Columnist November 2014 – December 2014 • Write political opinion articles for the community newspaper in Saginaw, Texas. • Gained insight into the processes and challenges faced by a start-up business and newspaper in the 21st

Century. Saginaw Recreation Center, Saginaw, Texas Games Director June 2011 – August 2014 • Organized all games for a summer camp of approximately 100 elementary school aged children. • Fostered a safe environment for the growth and recreation of children. • Interacted with and mentored children from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Cornerstone Study Abroad Program Berlin and Wittenberg, Germany March 2014 • Researched Germany’s economy and political system as well as mass suicide at the end of World War Two for

a 15-page research paper completed at the end of the Spring 2014 Semester. • Researched the background of my own protestant faith at the home and church of Martin Luther.

Education First Tours Rome and Pompeii Italy. Vatican City. Athens and Olympia, Greece. March 2013 • Immersed myself in the culture and history of two of the most powerful ancient civilizations. • Experienced foreign cultures and navigated language barriers.

HONORS AND AWARDS Dean’s List- Texas A&M University Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Nat Leatherwood SGA Member of the Year Award May 2015 Presidential Endowed Scholar- Texas A&M University August 2013 – Present Craig and Galen Brown Foundation Scholar August 2013 – Present Cornerstone Liberal Arts Honors Scholar August 2013 – Present National Merit Scholar February 2013 Valedictorian of W.E. Boswell High School 2013 SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Intermediate Spanish Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Basic Knowledge in the Statistical Package “R” Familiar with the Google Drive System and accompanying document programs.