Austin B. Cooksey has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Florida State University with a 3.6 GPA. He has work experience in political campaigns, as a legislative intern, and his current role as a Clerical Assistant at Big Bend Community Based Care. Cooksey also has experience in landscaping, farming, electrical work, and emergency management certifications.
1. Austin B. Cooksey
1342 St. Augustine Road
Monticello,FL32344 austincooksey10@gmail.com
850-459-2466 abc13f@my.fsu.edu
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Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL April 2016
● Bachelor of Arts degree earned in Political Sciencewith a minor in Foreign Affairs
● CumulativeGPA of 3.6 /4.0
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL December 2013
● Attended on a Division 1 Baseball Scholarship
● Science of Criminal Justicemajor with a minor in Political Science
Work Experience
Charlie Strickland for Leon County Sheriff Campaign, Tallahassee, FL September 2016- November 2016
● Assistwith campaign strategy and office management
● Attend local forums to record other candidates
● Transcribedebates
● Plan events, make phone calls and lead campaign walks for candidate
● Lead the planningof campaign truck locations
Florida House of Representatives, Tallahassee, FL February 2016- March 2016
Intern for Representative Amanda Murphy
● Assistwith the legislativeprocess
● Researched budget requests for both parties
● Prepare billsfor the senate floor
● Track bills through committee hearings
Big Bend Community Based Care (BBCBC), Tallahassee, FL November 2013- Present
Currently employed as a Clerical Assistant
● Fileand manage contracts for vendors and sub recipients
● Assistwith administrativeduties
● Use automated system to track payments for invoices
● Attend senate committee meetings for child welfare,substanceabuse,and mental health
Ring Oak Plantation, Tallahassee, FL May 2012- August 2012
● Landscaper
● Farm Hand
● Operate tractor and other lightmachinery to clear land
● Other various duties as assigned
BC Power & Design, Tallahassee, FL June 2011- August 2011
Worked as an Electrical Apprentice
● Electrical Apprentice
● Trenched to lay pipeaccordingto Florida statutes
● Assemble pipe
● Build electrical boxes and run wire
● Operate lightmachinery
Certifications and Awards
● Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
● FEMA IS-230.D and FEMA IS-100 in Emergency Management
● Golden Key International Honor Society, Fall 2014 inductee
● CollegiateNational Honor Society, 2013 inductee
● 2011 Buddy Martin “Heart of a Champion” baseball scholarship awardee
● 2011 All Big Bend Baseball 2nd team
