Luke Palmer is a political science student at Arizona State University expected to graduate in July 2015. He has held several leadership positions including as a legislative affairs intern for the Governor of Arizona where he tracked bills and compiled information. He has also worked as a head lifeguard and in management for the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation department. Additionally, he served as a missionary for the LDS church in Orlando, Florida for two years. In his free time, he has served as Elder's Quorum President and is an Eagle Scout and merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America.

1. Luke Palmer
522 North Miller Street | Mesa, Arizona 85203 | (480) 208-0280 | ltpalmer@asu.edu
Education__________________________________________________________________________________
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona (Expected July 2015)
Degree in Political Science - GPA 3.4
Certificates in: International Studies, Political Entrepreneurship through Internships
Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona (December 2013)
Associate in Arts with Distinction - GPA 3.62
Arizona General Education Certificate Graduated with High Distinction - GPA 3.62
Professional Experience_______________________________________________________________________
Office of Governor Douglas A. Ducey, Phoenix,Arizona (January 2015 – May 2015)
Legislative Affairs Intern
 Tracked over 1,000 billsas they made their way through all parts of the legislativeprocess.
 Recorded extensive notes on bills in committees, caucuses,and floor sessionsto assistGovernor Ducey’s policy advisors.
 Compiled bill folders thatincluded my notes and other information for the Governor’s briefings when bills arrived for signing.
 Created a weekly legislativeschedulewhich was updated and distributed daily to the policy advisorsand other staff.
 Witnessed every part of the legislativeprocess and became familiar with every current state legislator.
City of Mesa Parks and Recreation, Mesa, Arizona (May 2010 – Current)
Head Lifeguard and management team
 Managed shifts of 8-10 lifeguards duringpublic swimhours and privatereservations.
 Trained lifeguards in firstaid,CPRand water rescue skills.
 Encouraged teamwork and cooperation among staff through team buildingactivities and trainings.
 Instructed children and adults on proper swim techniques and water safety.
 Responded to and made decisions in emergency situations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Orlando,Florida (January 2008 –January 2010)
Missionary
 Followed a strictschedulewakingup at 6:30 am every morning and finishingevery day at 9:30 pm.
 Spent 2 hours every day studying and preparinglesson plans for theindividualsI was teaching.
 Oversawand trained 10-30 other missionaries,to improve their teachingand encourage them as missionaries.
 Received and compiled the performance reports from missionaries and conducted daily accountability phonecalls.
 Volunteered to clean up and repair damage caused when tropical stormFay hit the Space Coastin Florida.
Activities___________________________________________________________________________________
Elder’s Quorum President, Lehi YSA Ward (October 2013 – February 2015)
 Met weekly with other church leadership to discusstheneeds of congregation members and made plans to address those needs.
 Planned and Conducted weekly quorum meetings and lessons.
 Organized serviceprojects and activities involvingover 100 people and gave specific assignments for individuals to carry out.
Boy Scouts of America, Grand Canyon Council (January 2002 –Current)
Eagle Scout and Merit Badge Counselor
 Learned leadership and planningskills fromservingin several capacities for my Boy Scout troop.
 Made lesson plans to accomplish thegoals and requirements for each merit badge and recorded the progress of the participants.
 Worked with each Boy Scout individually to be surethey met the requirements and learned the material to receive the merit badges.