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Emily Milton

University Park,PA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

First Year Council Member

University Park Undergraduate Association
09.2023 - 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
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • 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
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • 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
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • 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
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • 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
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • 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
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • 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, PA
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Alexandria City High School
Alexandria, VA
06.2023

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
09.2023 - Current

Intern at Bureau Of Global Talent Management

United States Department Of State
05.2023 - 06.2023

Sales Associate

Paper Source
10.2021 - 08.2023

Field Hockey Manager

Alexandria City High School Athletics
09.2021 - 11.2021

Student Representative to the ACPS School Board

Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023

Theogony Editor

Alexandria City High School
08.2021 - 06.2023

Vice Mayor’s Office Intern

Alexandria City Council
09.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Pennsylvania State University

High School Diploma -

Alexandria City High School
Emily Milton