Miriam Kopelovich is a recent college graduate seeking a position that utilizes her skills in political consulting, development, public relations, sales and event planning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from The Ohio State University. As an intern, she organized fundraising events and mass mailings for a political consulting firm and researched government policies as an intern in the Canadian Parliament. She also has experience supervising a university call center, implementing recruiting efforts and training employees.

1. Miriam Kopelovich
3111 Toulon Rd Apt #C1, Northbrook, IL 60062 • mkopelovich@gmail.com • (440) 241-1792
PROFILE
Motivated and hardworking recent college graduate with professional experience in the fields of political consulting,
development, public relations, sales and event planning. Confidant public speaker with excellent writing skills, committed to
consistently solving problems and determining more efficient organizational policies.
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVESITY - Columbus, OH September 2006 - June 2010
 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in History
 Minor in Economics
 Pi Sigma Epsilon - Professional Marketing and Sales Fraternity
EXPERIENCE
MATHEW D. PARKER & ASSOCIATES June 2009- August 2009
Political Consulting and Fundraising firm Columbus, OH
Intern for Director of Fundraising, Tanya R. Rutner
 Created database for each specific client and event in order to organize donor lists and keep track of voter donations
 Organized fundraising events to increase campaign funding and solidify the chance for a victory
 Organized mass mailing pieces to solidify the chance for a victory
 Managed event accounting to evaluate the cost and benefit of each fundraiser
 Managed check-in table at fundraisers to greet high profile guests and monitor organization of the event
 Aided in the construction of campaign pamphlets, paper advertisements, commercials, articles and cartoons
CANADIAN PARLIAMENTARY May 2009- June 2009
Canadian Parliament Internship Ottawa, ON
Intern for the Honorable James Bezan, Member of Parliament
 Served as a legislative aid for James Bezan, Member of Parliament from Selkirk-Interlake
 Researched fundamental aspects of the Parliamentary system in comparison to the Presidential system
 Constructed a monthly newsletter sent to over 100,000 voters
 Wrote and researched articles on current events and government policies
 Responded to constituents' concerns over political policies, economic welfare or various social programs
implemented by the Canadian government through e-mails or letters
OHIO STATE CALLING, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY October 2007-August 2010
Outgoing call center within the Department of Development and Annual Giving Columbus, OH
Supervisor September 2008 – August 2010
 Implemented recruiting efforts, hiring about 50 new employees per quarter, and conducted extensive interviews to
expand the size and performance of the call center
 Coordinated 42 student callers nightly, providing ongoing motivation and consultation to ensure productivity
 Examined nightly statistics to ensure the maintenance of Ohio State’s annual giving goals
 Trained employees in fundraising, alumni outreach and sales techniques by conducting a three-day seminar
 Solicited local businesses through in-person sales and mass mailings for incentives to distribute according to merit
 Established a monthly dinner program to reward high credit card percentages, improving credit card statistics by 4%
since March 2009
 Planned special events and social activities to encourage teamwork and employee retention, such as the Annual
Student Appreciation Event where Ohio State President, E. Gordon Gee, was a keynote speaker
 Developed a lead caller dinner program and lead caller open forum discussions in order to create a more efficient
training program for new hires
Lead Student Caller October 2007 – August 2008
 Called OSU alumni to educate them on opportunities to donate to the university
 Personally raised over $20,000 in donations
 Provided one-on-one coaching to new and existing callers