Emily Milton
University Park,PA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
First Year Council Member
University Park Undergraduate Association
2023.09 - Current
- UPUA is a nonpartisan student government which works to better the University Park campus and actively represent the student body
- Campus Operations committee
- First Year THON Captain for the first year of UPUA Benefitting THON
- Strategic Planning Board member working toward developing the organization throughout the next 3 years.
Sales Associate
Paper Source
2021.10 - 2023.08
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing information about products, and creating a positive experience for shoppers
- Operated the cash register, handled shipments, and gift wrapping services
Intern at Bureau Of Global Talent Management
United States Department Of State
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Shadowed the Division Chief of the General Services Division in the Bureau of Global Talent Management
- Learned about the Department’s organizational structure and leadership, attended information sessions, and analyzed pieces of media regarding the Department of State's responsibilities
Student Representative to the ACPS School Board
Alexandria City Public Schools
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Conveyed and advocated for students’ viewpoints and concerns regarding school policies and initiatives at School Board meetings
- Attended each bi-monthly meeting and relayed School Board policies and information back to students
- Served on Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, ACPS Logo Redesign Committee, Grading Policy Revision Committee, Titan Lunch Committee, 1 of 3 students on the Student-Law Enforcement Partnership Advisory Group to adapt the Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers in secondary ACPS schools
- Attended the Virginia School Board Association Conference in Williamsburg, VA to meet other student representatives
Theogony Editor
Alexandria City High School
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Collaborated with writers and other editors to produce quality articles on physical and print additions
- Worked on layout and story content, as well as wrote sports and feature pieces
Field Hockey Manager
Alexandria City High School Athletics
2021.09 - 2021.11
- Kept track of shots on goal, shots made, fouls, who was in the game at what point, what substitutions were made and organized books
- Occasionally would operated scoreboard.
Vice Mayor’s Office Intern
Alexandria City Council
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Worked under Former Vice Mayor (current State Representative) Elizabeth Bennett Parker’s Administrative Assistant
- Drafted social media posts, speeches, and attended community meetings, analyzed reports, footage, and data
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Alexandria City High School
Alexandria, VA06.2023
Skills
- Committee leadership
- Customer service
- Word, Microsoft, Excel
- Public speaking
- Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization
- Beginner Chinese
Accomplishments
- Alexandria Chamber Of Commerce 40 Under 40 Award (2023)
- AP Scholar Award With Distinction (2022)
- Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Delivered the Mayoral address at the first annual Essential Workers Day celebration (2022)
- Attended Youth Leadership Conference (2019, 2021, 2022)
Timeline
First Year Council Member
University Park Undergraduate Association
2023.09 - Current
Intern at Bureau Of Global Talent Management
United States Department Of State
2023.05 - 2023.06
Sales Associate
Paper Source
2021.10 - 2023.08
Field Hockey Manager
Alexandria City High School Athletics
2021.09 - 2021.11
Student Representative to the ACPS School Board
Alexandria City Public Schools
2021.08 - 2023.06
Theogony Editor
Alexandria City High School
2021.08 - 2023.06
Vice Mayor’s Office Intern
Alexandria City Council
2019.09 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Alexandria City High School