Olivia Harwood
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 8137740235 · oh3327a@student.american.edu
EDUCATION
American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington, DC May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Minor: Political Science
Honors: GPA: 3.78/4.0, Dean’s List (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020), SPA Leadership Program
Relevant Courses and Projects:
- Politics, Policy, and Law Program: Selected to complete my Bachelor of Arts degree in the Politics, Policy, and Law Accelerated Scholars Program to complete my degree in the 3 years
- SPA Leadership Program: Selected to enroll in the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program to research and conduct my own research project
Tampa Preparatory School, Tampa, FL
Honors: GPA: 4.0/4.0, National Honor Society Certification
EXPERIENCE
Student Fundraiser, AU Phonathon, American University January 2021-present
- Creating lasting relationships with alumni using exceptional interpersonal skills
- Working with alumni to raise funds for campus organizations and financial aid programs
- Supporting campus operational needs and campus life
Social Media Volunteer, Dysautonomia Information Network December 2020-present
- Increased interaction with content on social media
platform by 25% since January 1st
- Summarize key articles relating to health, support,
and resources to make the information accessible
- Create graphics twice a week in order to boost interaction and engagement
External Director, EagleTHON, American University March 2020-present
- Increasing organizations virtual reach through gaining more following on media platforms
- Creating new relationships between other THON organizations across the country
- Manage social media, recruitment and outreach, and advertisement for the organization
Logistics Intern, Law Office of Darlene Barror, Tampa, FL April 2019-May 2019
- Assisted in organization and management during court appearances and travel days
- Deliberated various cases with the attorney and associate attorney
- Observed questioning of key witnesses involved in immigration cases
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Staff Writer, Juris Mentem, American University January 2021-present
- Selected to write for the Constitutional Law Column
- Collaborate to create an undergraduate pre-law law review
SKILLS
- Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop; Lexis-Nexis; InDesign
- Language: French (intermediate verbal, reading and writing)