Chris Rickard

Experience

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  The Wilson Center

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Scholar Intern

  Assisted two scholars with their research; focused on the Iranian nuclear negotiations, social psychology, and organizational structures within businesses, government agencies and sport teams. Provided updates on current events and completed independent research project documenting proliferation of Iranian Nuclear program.

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  Woodrow Wilson High School Crew

  Aug 2015 - now

  Director of Rowing

  Oversee operations of the rowing program at Woodrow Wilson High School. Collaborate with Board of Directors on fundraising, safety measures, and equipment management.

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  Office of US Senator Debbie Stabenow

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Legislative Intern

  Drafted memos for the foreign affairs legislative team on congressional hearings, current events and proposed legislation. Answered constituent phone calls and drafted response e-mails on behalf of the Senator.

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  GMMB

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  Collaborated with team of 16 to collect, synthesize, and report information on competitive advertising spending for the 2016 election to shape clients’ paid-media strategy. Managed 4-person team tracking Gubernatorial races. Researched Secretary Hillary Clinton’s 2000 Senate campaign and assisted political communications team in developing creative media for Secretary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential campaign.

  • Media Assistant

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Political Intern

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
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  American Federation of Teachers

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Legislative Intern

  Researched pending legislation in U.S. Congress and analyzed data from Congressional Budget Office and other sources to quantify the effect on union members at the national, state and local levels. Drafted letters to members distilling research findings and organizing collective action on key legislation.

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  Woodrow Wilson High School

  Aug 2017 - now

  College Counseling Assistant

  Assist with operations of the Wilson College and Career Center.