Robert Thomas Porter, MPA

Experience

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  Utah State University

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2011

  As an assistant editor at Decimononica I helped to "flip" completed journal articles submitted by academics into the correct format. I majored in Spanish with a minor in English.

  • Editor

    Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Student

    Aug 2008 - Dec 2011
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  Utah Attorney General

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Lead Intern

  As the lead intern at the UT Attorney General's office I worked closely with Wade Farraway the legislative liaison. I coordinated the actions of twelve other interns, and made sure that they were all where they needed to be, and that their reports were submitted in a timely fashion. Often I served as Mr. Farraway's assistant throughout the day.

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  David Clark For Congress

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Events Coordinator

  Coordination of events, as well as administrative duties during David's bid for US congress. I was part of a very small team and was involved in almost every facet of the campaign.

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  US Air Force Reserve

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2018

  Crew Chief

  Achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant as an F-35 Crew Chief. My duties included aircraft maintenance and inspections as well as servicing of the US military's premier aircraft.

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  Utah Division of Consumer Protection

  Jun 2016 - now

  I conduct internal audits, data analysis, and audits of organizations that are regulated by the Division. Protect consumers by enforcing Utah consumer protection laws. Mostly independent work involving research, investigation, and statute interpretation.

  • Auditor

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Investigator

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2022
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  US Air Force Reserve

  Jun 2020 - now

  Photojournalist
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  University of Utah

  Aug 2024 - now

  Adjunct Instructor

  I teach Family Economic Issues for the Department of Family and Consumer Studies.