1. Johnny E. Vaughn
3013 N 4th Street, Terre Haute Indiana, 47804
jvaughn16@sycamores.indstate.edu ~ (812) 298-4240
EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________ __
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana Expected May 2016
Bachelor of Science: Economics; Minor: Political Science
GPA: 3.34/4.0
EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________ _
Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee| Terre Haute,Indiana May 2015 - August 2015
Field Intern
 Performed political research and conducted interviews with people via telephone or door-to-door
canvassing.
 Developed the ability to give full attention to what other people were saying, and took the time to
understand the points that were being made.
Congressman Larry Bucshon | Terre Haute,Indiana June 2015 – August 2015
Congressional Intern
 Served as an intermediary between constituents and representatives in various federal agencies.
 Documented all incoming letters, e-mails, and calls from constituents and direct them to the
proper staff member.
 Assisted in staffing the Congressman within the district including preparing briefings for
upcoming meetings.
Indiana State Senate | Indianapolis, Indiana December 2014-April 2015
Legislative Intern for Senators Jon Ford and Eric Bassler
 Tracked legislation throughout the legislative process.
 Researched and responding to specific legislative questions or problems posed by my Senators’
or a constituent.
 Communicated directly with constituents and local officials on a wide variety of topics including
pending legislation and assistance with state agencies.
 Developed professional writing skills by responding to emails from constituents.
Jon Ford for State Senate | Terre Haute, Indiana June 2014- November 2014
Campaign Intern
 Communicated with constituents in order to attain a deeper understanding of their wants, needs,
and concerns for present and future legislation.
 Adopted strong oral communication skills while knocking on over 1,000 doors, and made over
2,500 polling phone calls.
 Researched demographic data in order to campaign efficiently.
FSA Counseling Center | Terre Haute,Indiana March 2013- November 2013
Office Assistant
 Handled and directed phone calls.
 Organized and accurately maintained a filing system of confidential information for over 200
patients.
 Coordinated daily appointments for 5 counselors.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES ______________________________________________________________
Center for Student Success Fall 2015- Present
Finance 108 Supplemental Instructor Leader
 Actively helping 200 students comprehend the assigned information.
Indiana Statesman Fall 2014 - Present
Political Columnist
 Research and write weekly opinion columns on political news.