William Layden seeks a challenging opportunity to apply his policy research, communications, and organizational skills. He has experience organizing national college outreach for No Labels, researching policy areas as an intern, and managing campus property and tech workers as a student manager at Clemson University. Layden holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Clemson University and has strong communication, team leadership, and project management skills.

1. William M. Layden, Jr.
240 12th St. SE (708) 205-7042
Washington, DC 20003 william.layden@gmail.com
Self-starter seeking a challenging opportunity to apply my policy research, communications and organizational
skills to use to advance an organization’s objectives and interests.
Professional Experience
No Labels Washington, DC
National College Coordinator 05/2015- 05/2016
• Organized national college outreach, growing the number of officially registered No Labels college chapters
from 25 chapter to 72 chapters across key swing states
• Co- directed New Hampshire field outreach and candidate birddogging, leading up to the No Labels October
Problem Solver Convention, recruiting over 1,500 attendees and 8 presidential candidates
• Advanced from New Hampshire field staff member to National College Coordinator
National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Clemson, SC
Public Relations and Research Intern 05/2014- 05/2015
• Compiled and analyzed research databases, survey, and high school test responses
• Researched and developed a monthly electronic newsletter and supplemental press releases
The Livingston Group, LLC Washington, DC
Research Intern 09/2014- 11/2014
• Researched key policy areas for the Livingston Group and their clients, including foreign affairs, energy,
defense, appropriations, and health care
• Monitored hearings and policy events both on and off Capitol Hill, and attended various fundraising events
with the firm
McConnell Senate Committee 2014 Boone County, KY
Volunteer- DC Young Republicans 10/2014-11/2014
Campus Life and Activities, Clemson University Clemson, SC
Central Campus Logistics Manager 01/2012- 05/2013
• Responsible for the inventory and asset management of $100,000 worth of University property
• Managed a pool of 500 tech workers during the transition to a shortened work week due to the Affordable
Care Act
• Promoted from entry-level tech worker to student manager
Education
Clemson University, School of Business and Behavioral Sciences Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, specializing in Public Policy May 2015
Recognized as an Outstanding Student Leader, department of Student Affairs Clemson, SC
April 2014
Additional Skills
• Practiced team leader, assuming the management of successful teams varying from 500 tech workers to 20
college interns and field staff
• Excellent communication skills that allow clear dissemination of researched data and policy tracking
• Proven success managing multiple assignments, thriving off a fast-paced environment
• A driven, self-starter who approaches challenges as opportunities to improve skills and abilities, seeking
advice and criticism to constantly improve
• Trained in Microsoft Office, IBM SPSS, Salesforce, NationBuilder, LexisNexis, and JSTOR
Community Leadership
Founding Vice President, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity 02/2012- 02/2013
Eagle Scout, Gold Palm 02/2007