1. Diamond Eddie
601 Pratt Street Unit 2 Crown Point, IN 46307 | (219) 613-9360 | deddie@sycamores.indstate.edu
Objective
· I am currently a junior at Indiana State University. I am pursuing a degree in Political Science, in hopes to one day work
on political campaigns for local legislators. I am a fast, hands on learner and very creative. I enjoy projects/research,
current events, and expanding my knowledge through developmentally appropriate activities.
Education
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY | EXPECTED JUNE 2018 |
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.), POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT
MINOR, AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE | JUNE 2014 |
Skills & Abilities
Public Speaking | Fundraising | Teaching | Community Outreach | Power-Point | Event Planning | Customer Service |
Higher Education | Microsoft Word | Research | Teamwork | Writing | Creativity Skills | Hospitality | Catering |
LEADERSHIP
· President of Hall Council, Senator for the Student Government Association (SGA), Leadership and Campus Life
Committee Chair, Board Member for American Democracy Project (ADP), National Communications Coordinator for
Residence Hall Association (RHA), Vice President of Scholars Program
· Former President of Y.E.S. Interact Club (Youth Enriched by Service), Recipient of Rotary Leadership Scholarship
Work Experience
CONGRESSIONAL INTERN| U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESSMAN PETE VISCLOSKY| MAY 2016-
PRESENT
· Duties: maintain records, casework, scheduling,taking constitutions opinions, keeping communication with D.C. and
district office, sorting mail, answering phones,managing request forms, work on projects, keeping track of
congressional reports,
NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR | INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY | JANUARY 2016-PRESENT
· Duties: represent Indiana State University at various conference, keep records of communication with other
universities, create bids, write legislation
OFFICE STUDENT ASSISTANT | INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY | AUGUST 2015-PRESENT
· Duties: answering/transferring phone calls, assisting students, file paper work, running errands on campus, assisting
with anything in the office.
STUDENT ADVISOR FOR ADP | INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY | AUGUST 2015-FEBUARY 2016
· Duties: operating a Voter Registration Drive, creating and assisting events on campus to engage students in politics
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CAREGIVER | GOOD SHEPHERD DAYCARE, LIVING HOPE CHURCH| JUNE 2013-AUGUST 2015
· Duties: Writing curriculum, taking notes, observing, maintaining organization, maintaining supplies/materials
Organizations and Interests
· 21st Century Scholar -American Democracy Project -Active Volunteer (community and church) -ChiAlpha
· United Way -Student Government Association -Residence Hall Association -Service Learning Scholar