Sofia Schmidt

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016   ss0014a@student.american.edu   281-979-5594

EDUCATION

American University, School of International Service                                                                                   Washington, DC                                                                                                                                            

BA International Service/MA U.S Foreign Policy & National Security                                                                 08/2014-05/2018

 

American University of Madrid                                                                                                                                      Madrid, Spain

                                                                                                                                                                                      01/2017-05/2017

 

American University, University College Honors Program                                                                                    Washington, DC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           08/2014-12/2014

EXPERIENCE

 The Truman Foundation

Program Assistant                                                                                                                                                        Washington, DC

• Responsible for coordinating annual Truman Leadership Week Graduate Fair.    01/2018 – Present
• Maintained foundation database. 27 hours/week
• Assisted with the coordination of various office support activities.
• Provided analytical support for office policies and procedures.

 

Executive Office of the President                                                                                                                               Washington, DC

E-Discovery and Forensics Intern                                                                                                                              08/2017- 12/2017

• Responsible for original research on cyber security issues. 18 hours/week
• Obtained strong computer forensics skills.
• Attended and reported on staff meetings and Office of Administration meetings.
• Evaluated various programs and policies in support of office staff.

 

Center for a Free Cuba                                                                                                                                                  Washington, DC

Intern                                                                                                                                                                             08/2016- 12/2016

• Conducted original research on human rights issues in Cuba.                                                              20 hours/week
• Maintained organization website.
• Wrote original pieces to be published by Center for a Free Cuba.

 

United States House of Representatives                                                                                                                  Washington, DC

Congressman Ted Poe’s office, Texas 2^nd District                                                                                                   01/2016- 05/2016

• Attended and reported on public policy briefings.                                                      18 hours/week
• Wrote memos for staff on various legislative and foreign affairs issues.
• Maintained office database.

 

 The Tribune Newspaper                                                                                                                                                      Humble, Tx

Intern Reporter                                                                                                                                                             06/2014- 09/2014

• Conducted confidential field interviews.                                                                                       30 hours/week
• Wrote original articles published in The Tribune.
• Responsible for editing both my own work and that of colleagues.

ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Phi Mu Fraternity, Executive Committee Secretary, 01/2016-12/2016                                                                Washington, DC           

Phi Mu Fraternity, Lead Reporter and Editor, 08/2015-12/2015                                                                          Washington, DC

Network of Enlightened Women, 08/2015-present                                                                                                Washington, DC

 

SKILLS

• Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office; Social Media
• Experience with multi-cultural interactions
• Experience with event organization and planning
• Proficient oral and written Spanish skills

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

• Italiano’s Restaurant. Server, 05/2017-08/2017 Humble, Tx
• Lia’s Restaurant, Server/Host, 08/2017-12/2017                                                                                Chevy Chase, MD