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Asher K. Weinstein
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016· (513) 620-1253· aw7678a@student.american.edu
EDUCATION
American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington, DC
May 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Intended Major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)
Honors: AU Scholars Program (intensive research community), SPA Leadership Program
Indian Hill High School (IHHS), Cincinnati, OH
June 2018
Honors: Graduated with honors, 4.69 GPA, National AP Scholar, National Merit Award Recipient
EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder/Lead Organizer, Lobbying for A Safer Tomorrow, Cincinnati, OH
Feb 2018-Present
- Organized lobby day at Ohio Statehouse for 250 Ohio students in March 2018
- Created and researched information and lobbying instruction pack
- Raised funds and successfully applied for grants
Member, SPA Leadership Program, American University
Aug 2018-Present
- Selected as member of 6-person team to research divestment from fossil fuels on college campuses while developing advanced leadership skills
Student Gov’t Beat Reporter, The Eagle, American University
Sep 2018-Present
- Cover American University Student Government activities and initiatives for approx. 10000 weekly visitors
- Attend all weekly Student Senate meetings and report on elections
- Interview Student Government President on regular basis about Student Government’s positions on various campus issues
Counselor, Goldman Union Camp Institute, Zionsville, IN
June 2018-Aug 2018
- Worked with three co-counselors to oversee 32 campers, ages 8 and 9
- Wrote and executed educational programming in coordination with co-counselors
Managing & Layout Editor/News Editor, IHHS Chieftain, Cincinnati, OH
Sep 2014-May 2018
- Oversaw 5 section editors and planned 16-page print layout in Microsoft Publisher for monthly paper with circulation of 800
- Proofread 8 articles per edition
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Competitor/Team Member, Academic WorldQuest, Washington, DC
Sep 2016-May 2018
- Delegated and conducted research with team of 4 for world affairs knowledge competition, won regional competition and placed third at National Competition in Washington, D.C.
President/Financial & Comm VP, Youth Group of Rockdale, Cincinnati, OH
Aug 2014-May 2018
- Managed social media accounts, oversaw $3000 budget, and coordinated with adult staff for 3 fundraising events
- Managed Youth Group board, planned and oversaw events, and worked in direct coordination with youth group advisor
SKILLS
- Computer: Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Social Media: Managed Twitter for high school’s TV program, tripled engagements