Olivia Phillips
op4981a@student.american.edu – 781.789.4791
Education
American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington DC 2021
BA in Literature and Political Science
Concentration in Advanced Leadership Skills
Major GPA: 3.63
GPA: 3.52
Winchester High School, Winchester, MA 2017
GPA: 3.3
Professional Experience
Communications Intern, Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Washington D.C. August 2020- December 2020
- Assigned a myriad of tasks at nation-wide coalition of State Advisory Groups, representing the interests of children and their interactions with the court system
- Designed and marketed social media posts for Coalition events and informational awareness on current and developing topics on Juvenile Justice
- Collaborated on a Racial and Ethnic Disparities Peer Resource Guide through research and writing
- Directly worked with Director of CJJ to research sources of data for speeches and presentations
Tutor, Writing Center, American University December 2018- present
- Assisting undergraduate students by reviewing and editing papers, emphasizing improvement of writing style
- Recruited from undergraduate literature accomplishments as a sophomore to work with University-wide students
Second Year Teaching Assistant, SPA Leadership Program, American University March 2020-present
- Selected to assist collaboratively in creating and implementing a curriculum within the Leadership Program addressing the issues and concerns of societal diversity
Communications and Legislative Intern, Office of State Representative Mike Day, Massachusetts State House
Summers 2019, 2020
- Drafted press releases and op-eds for the Representative to be published in local news outlets
- Organized monthly calendars, scheduling local community events in the Representative’s district
- Communicated directly with constituents on behalf of the Representative
Co-Director of Diversity and Inclusion, SPA Leadership Program, American University.
March 2017- May 2019
- Established a newly organized mission to implement diversity and inclusion within the Leadership Program through guest speakers, student-led forums, and workshops
Assistant Tennis Pro,Winchester Swim and Tennis Club, Winchester, MA June 2016- August 2020
- Developed competitive tennis skills in children and adults ranging in age from 3-60 at all skill levels
- Coordinated events with management team including mixed doubles night, men’s social and women’s social
Vice President and Member, Student Council, Winchester High School September 2013-June 2017
- Four-year elected class representative
- Carried our student art show, fundraising events and charitable student participations
Captain, Winchester High School Girls Tennis Team, Winchester High School June 2016-June 2017
- Led team players, as well as to fundraise for the team
- Developed close relationships with all the girls on the team, on and off the court, as well as fostering an inclusive family-like environment
Student Representative, Winchester School Committee, Winchester, MA September 2016- June 2017
- Represented high school students at the Town School Committee on student issues and concerns
Instructor, Winchester Indoor Lawn and Tennis Club, Winchester, MA September 2016- present
- Led small-group instructions and worked with children from 4-15 years of age
- Assisted in coaching junior varsity indoor team, and worked with individuals one-on-one to develop and improve skills
Assistant Sunday School Teacher, St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral, Boston, MA September 2013- May 2017
Skills
- Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Canva)
- Languages: Spanish (intermediate verbal, reading, and writing)