UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS
* An ability to use humor to point out possible flaws or contradictions in almost
any position or theory. As Editor for the Mad Cow (Williams' humor magazine) and as
a columnist for the Providence Journal and the Williams Record, have analyzed
various situations and made light of the logical problems that arise.
* The ability to make anything rhyme. Have given extemporaneous rhyming floor
speeches at public debates in response to speakers including Pat Buchanan and Michael
Dukakis on such varied issues as gun control and trade with China.
* A firm commitment to deadlines. Wrote a weekly column for three years in the
Providence Journal, always turned it in early. Regardless of the pressures and
responsibilities of college life, maintained a tight schedule.
WORK HISTORY
Freelance Writer, Self-employed
March '01 - Current
Create appropriate content for various websites and publications ranging from
www.birthrightisrael.com to the Berkshire Advocate. Conceive of story ideas, write
articles, edit.
DC Office Intern, Citizens for a Sound Economy
June '01 - Aug. '01
Research legislation and political events, write op-eds, provide web content for cse.org,
asked to edit press releases and policy papers due to exceptional writing skills.
Political Science Teaching Assistant, Williams College
Sept. '00 - May '01
Led discussion groups, revised papers, assisted students who had difficulty understanding
political or philosophical concepts.
Public Relations Intern, Santa Fe Stages
June '00 - August '00
Researched productions for non-profit theater company, wrote press releases, created
newsletter.
Weekly Columnist, Providence Journal
July '97 - Nov. '99
Received a topic each week and composed a rhyming political satire which appeared on
Sundays in Rhode Island's Providence Journal. Inspired numerous letters to the
editor.
Summer Assistant , Williams College News Office
May '99 - August '99
Composed news releases for Williams-related events, wrote book reviews for
books by Williams faculty, answered phone.
Summer Intern, Senator Jack Reed's Office, (D-RI)
June '98 - August '98
Answered phone, wrote letters to follow up constituent complaints, kept log files on
spreadsheets.
EDUCATION
Williams College, 1997-2001
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science, Class Poet, Founder and Editor of Mad
Cow Humor Magazine, Koch Fellow, Dean's List, 3.49 GPA
Wheeler School, 1993-1997
Cum Laude Society, Founder of Philosophy Club, Captain of Debate Team, Received Oberlin
Book Award, HOBY Ambassador, Who's Who Listing