1. Brice H. Smith__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________
Address: Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Email: bhs5041@gmail.com
E-Portfolio: http://sites.psu.edu/bhs5041/welcome-to-brice-h-smiths-eportfolio/ Mobile: (717)-440-6378
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Constituent Outreach Specialist in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives / Manheim, PA March 2015 – Present
 Attended numerous events and responsible for briefing Member on facts and outcomes in the congressionaldistrict
 Scheduled visits with constituents and the Member and kept calendar organized
 Variety of office duties include but are not limited to tracking legislation, researching issues,writing responses to
constituents’inquiries, preparing for events,and meeting with constituents on Member’s behalf
 Entrusted with my Member’s email to sort through legislation / resolutions and advise Member which to co -sponsor
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park,PA Graduation Date: December 2013
Bachelor of Arts in International Politics – National Security Option, College of Liberal Arts Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.0
Minor – International Studies
*Spent all four years at Main Campus in University Park, PA
The University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Pursued graduate studies in law and international relations January 2014 - August 2014
Completed semester abroad with focus in advanced South African politics January 2012 – June 2012
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
AXA Advisors / Falls Church, VA June 2012 – August 2012
 Passed the Virginia Life and Health Insurance exam, one of two exams needed to become official financial planner
 Negotiated with company owners to have them meet with advisors for purpose of helping them expand their business
 Connected divisional V.P. to athletic coaches / finance professors offour universities to establish recruitment network
 Suggested ideas to divisional V.P., some which were implemented, to improve advisors’ efficiency and production; i.e. –
restructured amount of mandatory hours advisors needed to be working solely on growing clientele base
Office of Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. / Washington,DC September 2011 – December 2011
 Chosen by Senator Casey for Leon H. Sullivan Award for overcoming social injustices and a shared vision for a better
America and global community - solid scholastic achievement, strong writing skills, record of community service
 Assigned to national security, foreign affairs, and armed services cluster
 Responsible for drafting letters in response to constituents’opinions on real-time issues
 Independently sought out and worked on projects for Senator Casey and his seniorpolicy advisor
The International Center for the Study of Terrorism / University Park, PA January 2011 - August 2011
 Collaborated with scholars and presented findings to director regarding competitive adaptation in terrorist networks
 Conducted research involving the coding of court cases,interviews, and other media sources on FARC, IRA, and more
Office of Congressman Joe Sestak / State College, PA September 2010 – November 2010
 Organized campaign events,placed hundreds of calls to voters,educated public on issues,researched policies
 Entrusted to drive campaign vehicle for extensive periods of time to transport volunteers to events
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The Strategic and Global Security Scholars Program / University Park, PA April 2011- December 2013
 Selected for a program that was designated as an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence by the Office of
the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
 Attended programs that support the education and professional development of 21st Century leaders and public servants
Presidential Leadership Academy / University Park, PA March 2010 – May 2013
 Selected as one of top 30 students to partake in courses taught by University President and Dean of Honors College

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 Focus centered on developing critical thinking skills and leadership abilities through trips to New York City, Pittsburgh,New
Orleans, and more, learning from presentations and meeting leaders like president of Tulane University, CEO of U.S. Steel,
president of Pittsburgh Pirates on various aspects ofbeing an effective leader
 Worked with peers to design policies and recommendations to combat the issue of poorfan behavior; policies focused on
positive language,improving tailgating measures, reorganizing event staff and controlling anticipated conflicts; policies were
presented to board members and mayor of State College
 Received a certificate signed by the Dean of the Honors College and University President upon satisfactory completion of all
the Academy’s requirements
Multicultural Resource Center Leadership Council / University Park, PA September 2010 – May 2013
 Provided programs and services for minority students and those from underprivileged backgrounds
 Targeted first-year students to assure they make a smooth transition to the collegiate atmosphere
 Focused on building on our individual leadership capabilities through initiatives that stress ed strength-based leadership
Resident Assistant / University Park, PA Summer 2011
 Successfully completed 15 week training course earning an A and receiving high recommendation from instructor
 Enforced residence life policies and maintained safe, interactive environment by creating community builders, etc.
 Responsible for 52 incoming first-year students to facilitate their transition to college and act as a bona fide resource
HONORS
 1995 Weiss Breakthrough Scholar (2010-2013)
 Chaiken Scholarship (2011-2012)
 Class of 1922 Memorial Scholarship (2011-2012)
 Lee and Mabel White Trustee Scholarship (2011-2012)
 Leon H. Sullivan Award from Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (2011)
 The Ultimate Athlete Award presented by McDonalds (2009)
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY
 The Patriot News. (Harrisburg, PA). “The Rationale for the Zimmerman verdict: As I See It”. 15 July 2013.
 The Patriot News. “Mentally Ill: As I See It”. 17 April 2013.
 The Patriot News. “Graham Spanier not the Leader Portrayed by Media”. 26 July 2012.
 The Evening Sun. (Hanover, PA). “Taking Advantage of Globalization”. 5 June 2012.
 The Evening Sun. “Work on Hill Disheartening”. 1 October 2011.
PROFESSIONAL SIMULATIONS
 Dispute Resolution Exercise with emphasis on Syrian crisis / U.N. Association of South Africa / July 17-18, 2014
 National Security Analysis Simulation / Central Intelligence Agency / November 7, 2013
 International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise / PSU School of International Affairs / October 18-19, 2013
 Penn State University Cybersecurity War Game and Simulation / U.S. Army War College / April 9, 2013