brett stewart's resume
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Brett Stewart 655 South Carolina Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20003
724-972-8705, [email protected]
Education
Gettysburg College
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated May 2014
Major: Political Science, Minor: Writing
Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0
Research and Political Experience
Office of Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger November 2014-Present
Congressional Internship: Washington, D.C.
Authored inter-office memorandum to support staff on immigration and foreign policy
Created appropriations request forms used by office staff to organize programmatic and language
requests from outside organizations
Assisted in the whip operation for H.R. 234, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, by
compiling staffer contact information for the master whip sheet
Assisted with daily administrative tasks to promote efficiency within the office
Office of Congressman Brad Schneider October 2014-November 2014
Congressional Internship: Washington, D.C.
Supported office staff in administrative work, including answering constituent phone calls, leading
capitol tours, issuing flag requests, and organizing White House tours
Attended Congressional hearings and organized briefing memorandum to staffers pertaining to the topic
Researched and wrote constituent letters in assistance with the Legislative Correspondent
House Truman Fund—Iowa Democratic Party May 2014-August 2014
Campaign Manager: Carroll, IA
Created a startup campaign with direct support from the Iowa Democratic Party
Developed the messaging and overall campaign plan for both the candidate and the campaign
Canvassed and called voters, trained networks of volunteers, made fundraising calls, and maintained
direct contact with the candidate
Gettysburg College Political Science Department August 2013 – December 2013
Peer-Learning and Research Assistant: Gettysburg, PA
Compiled research on the Cold War Presidencies and their relation to growing Presidential power
Tutored students on the American Presidency with Dr. Shirley Anne Warshaw
Assisted with class lectures and researched various topics on Presidential history
Organizing for America May 2012 – August 2012
Obama Campaign Fellow: Greensburg, PA
Built, managed and led local teams of volunteers to phone bank and canvass in the Latrobe region
Wrote pamphlet drafts targeting local businesses in the Greensburg region
Leadership Experience
Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity January 2013 – January 2014
President: Gettysburg College, PA
Oversaw a 150% manpower increase and managed a $14,000 budget with a $3000 surplus, while
building stronger relations with the college administration
Led chapter to win Best Philanthropic event, highest GPA, and the Regent’s Award for Academic
Excellence after initiating a Zeta Sigma Public Relations campaign during my term
Work Experience and Honors
Skills: Intranet Quorum, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Votebuilder, Stata, LexisNexis, Social Media
Work Experience: Maintenance Worker at Youngwood Park and Pool, Visitor Representative at
Westmoreland Museum of Art, performed as Oliver in Shakespeare’s As You Like It and as Jeff in Lesyle
Headland’s The Bachelorette
Honors: Advanced Study Abroad in England program, Order of Omega Honors Fraternity for Leadership, Pi
Lambda Sigma Honors Fraternity for academics