EDWARD J. LEVANDOSKI III
4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, CENTENNIAL HALL 233, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20016
(516) 647-4075 ♦
EDUCATION
American University, School Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. May 2011
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government Major GPA: 3.57/4.0
Minors, Finance; U.S. Foreign Policy
• Honors: Dean's Scholarship
• Relevant Courses: Introduction to Legal Systems; Critical Issues in Justice; College Writing I, II; Writing for Mass Communication; Individual Freedom v. Authority; Congressional and Legislative Behavior; Analysis of U.S. Foreign Policy
EXPERIENCE
National Republican Senatorial Committee, Washington, D.C. February - Present
Intern
• Monitor major news channels, local papers and political blogs for stories about Senators or Senate candidates
• Draft media alerts, press releases, and emails about stories from media outlets
• Intern for 15 hours a week, and perform other administrative tasks in addition to research
American University Career Center, Washington, D.C. August 2007 - Present
Peer Advisor (August 2008 – Present)
• Coordinated with other Peer Advisors to develop a Resume Building Fair and a Shadow-Day program for students
• Contact leaders of residence halls, student organizations and societies to present information on Career Center services
• Coordinate with Manager of Publications and Marketing to develop promotional material: signs, posters banners and flyers
• Provide 6 hours a week of career advising, including resume critiques and answering questions about the Career Center
School of International Service Career Team Assistant (August 2007 – May 2008)
American University College Republicans, Washington, D.C. August 2007 – Present
Vice President (May 2008 – Present)
• Coordinated the annual Republicalooza, a job and internship fair with conservative and Republican groups
• Organized campaign events for members to attend, including trips to McCain 2008 National Headquarters, created a phone bank at American University, and flew to Colorado for GOTV efforts for US Senate Candidate Bob Schaffer
• Contact potential speakers, both government and private, to inquire about ability to speak to the College Republicans
• Chair weekly Executive Board meetings, as well as General Meetings, in the absence of the President
Member-At-Large (January 2008 – May 2008)
American University Model United Nations, Washington, D.C. August 2007 – Present
President (May 2008 – Present)
• Organized a panel discussion that included professionals in international law, international organizations and diplomacy
• Preside over weekly meetings of the club, as well as weekly Executive Board meetings
• Interviewed potential candidates to join the team for the University of Pennsylvania conference in November, 2008 and facilitated preparation for conferences by setting goals of research and evaluating students’ progress
• Developed and maintained the website, http://www.aumun.org, which serves as the main contact to the general public
Vice President of Off-Campus Affairs (January – May 2008)
American University Model United Nations Conference, Washington, D.C. May 2008 – February 2009
Secretary-General
• Founded and presided over the first AUMUN conference of 185 high school students and advisors
• Requested and reviewed contract bids from hotels and conference centers to host the conference from February 5-8, 2009
• Supervised a staff of over 40 students, ensuring that all tasks and goals were met in a timely manner
• Coordinated publication of the delegate guide and committee briefs, which aided students in their preparation for debate at the conference
New York State Senate, Office of Senator Kemp Hannon, Garden City, NY
Student Aide May – August; December 2008 - January
• Assisted 10 constituents daily with their concerns via telephone, in person, in writing and at community events
• Interacted with various state and local agencies to resolve constituents’ questions and concerns, ranging from veterans benefits to mortgage problems to taxation information
• Drafted press releases, letters, talking points and informational materials for Senator Hannon
• Updated contact information for various state agencies and community institutions
Professional Societies
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International – Pre Law Chapter, September 2008 – Present
• Elected Master-At-Arms for Tau Pledge Class, Fall 2008; Served on Formal Committee, Spring 2009
Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Fraternity, February 2009 - Present
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Windows XP and Vista and Macintosh Apple OSX; Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, FrontPage, Publisher); Apple Pages; Internet and Database Research
Language: Arabic (Basic); Spanish (Basic)