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BENJAMIN KEE WHITE Phone: (618) 803-9524 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.benjaminkeewhite.com
Address: 1020 N Stuart Street., Apartment 811, Arlington, Virginia 22201
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and diligent young professional with a passion for politics, international relations, and national security. From being
a Second Lieutenant in the Illinois Army National Guard to having been a student leader on campus, I can be a valuable asset to the
workforce. I am looking for professional opportunities in Washington, D.C. that will have a positive and lasting impact on people.
Intermediate working proficiency in Chinese and elementary proficiency in Korean.
SKILLS
Analytical/Research
Microsoft Office Suite
Written/Oral Communication
Military (U.S. Army)
Secret Security Clearance
Planning/Organizing
Leadership/Management
Teamwork
Multitasking
EXPERIENCE
CONGRESSMAN BILL FOSTER (IL-11) Washington, D.C.
Congressional Internship August 2016 - Present
● Serves as a liaison between other Congressional offices on Capitol Hill
● Thorough knowledge of Capitol Hill, House organization/procedures, and legislative process
● Actively guides constituents on educational tours of Capitol building
● Acts as the representative for the Congressman within own area of responsibility
ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Shiloh, Illinois
Second Lieutenant, Platoon Leader, 445th
Chemical Company May 2016 - Present
● Responsible for the training and development of 35 soldiers
● Responsible for carrying out unit training plans for short, medium, and long term unit goals
● Maintains high levels of discipline, readiness, and development for future missions
● Accountable for all equipment checked out by the platoon for deployments or training exercises
CONGRESSWOMAN KATHY CASTOR (FL-14) Tampa, Florida
Congressional Internship January 2016 – May 2016
● Helped congressional assistants with complex constituent cases
● Responsible for assisting with all day-to-day tasks including case work, managing constituent correspondence, and calls
● Worked directly with staff to coordinate and plan major events
● Attended events as staff support for the Congresswoman
FLORIDA COLLEGE DEMOCRATS Tampa, Florida
Political Director April 2015 – May 2016
● Targeted specific constituency groups in organizing involvement within the organization
● Helped develop contact plans to coordinate and implement new chapter additions, programs, and days of action
● Liaised between different colleges and universities to further build relationships
BILL ENYART FOR CONGRESS (IL-12) Belleville, Illinois
Political Internship June 2014 – November 2014
● Efficiently coordinated and planned numerous phone banking operations
● Effectively organized canvassing operations within the district
● Responsible for educating voters the importance of voting and civil participation
● Collected and interpreted polling data
● Registered eligible voters in economically disadvantaged and rural areas
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA Tampa, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Government and World Affairs August 2012 – May 2016
Cum Laude with a 3.63 GPA
EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS MARTIANOS Havana, Cuba
The United States and Cuba May 2015 – May 2015
Curriculum focused on introducing the developmental history, both past and present, which define Cuba-US relations