Chanse Travis___________________________________________________

95 Snider St, Grenada, MS 38901

(662) 230-5012; travis38901@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain an entry level position within the agency.
Profile
Motivated, aspiring professional with future multiple college degrees and
a successful 22 year track record of higher achievement in the field of
education
Talent for quickly mastering technology recently completed Business
Communication App. course
Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all
levels
Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records
Flexible and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure
Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend
cultural differences
Thrive in deadline-driven environments
Excellent team-building skills

Education
Doctorate of Political Science, University of Mississippi, May 2015 (May)
First Field: American Politics
Second Field: International Relations
Third Field: Comparative Politics

Masters in Political Science, University of Mississippi, May 2013

Seminar in Southern Politics
Seminar in International Relations Empirical Political Analysis
(1&2)
Seminar in American Legislative Politics
International Conflict
Applied Research Methods
Seminar in American Politics
Special Topics in Political Science
Seminar in American Political Parties
Seminar in International Political Economy
Seminar in Political Participation and Voting

Bachelor of Science in Political Science with Concentration of Pre-Law,

Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS May 2010
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The Political Sciences curriculum served the student who wished

to acquire an organized body of knowledge about government and
politics before entering various fields of employment such as
government service, and law. Courses included American
Government 1, American Government 2, World Civilization, U.S.
History, State and Local Government, Political Theory,
Constitutional Law 1, Constitutional Law 2, Public Policy Analysis,
Judicial Process, Congress and the Presidency, Public
Administration, International Relations, International Law, PreLaw Seminar and Comparative Government totaling 48 hours of
government related course work. American government gave
special attention to functions at a national level of the legislative,
executive and judicial branches of government. State and Local
Government reviewed constitutional relationships between the
state and the federal government alongside the functions of the
various levels of governments. Public Administration gave a study
of management within the public sector including personnel
administration, communication, decision-making, budgeting, and
public employee union management relations. Judicial Process
studied the American courts as political subsystems with special
emphasis on judicial decision making, the development of public
policy through the judicial process and theories of law and
jurisprudence. Comparative Politics gave a systematic
examination of the similarities and differences of political
experiences by a wide variety of political systems in the modern
world with emphasis on historical and social impacts on political
settings, political developments and changes, structure and
performance of political systems and citizen participation.

High School Diploma, Grenada High School, Grenada, MS May 2006

Professional Experience
Pizza Hut Shift Manger (Jan 2014 - Present ) (25 Hrs/W)
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Maintained fast accurate service and positive guest relations

Conducted performance appraisals and took disciplinary actions
Assisted in profit and loss management by following cash
control/security procedures
Ensured food quality and 100% customer satisfaction
Ensured local, state, and federal health and safety codes
Opened and closed establishment
Made bank deposits

Residential Assistant: Reports/Presentations/Technology (Jan 2008 Aug 2010) (20 Hrs/W)

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Prepared reports for Housing Department, maintaining full

compliance with sixty residents and dormitory directors
Designed and delivered series of programs for local residents and
conducted floor group sessions
Great liaison from the floor to the dorm director
Held oversight of building in absence of dormitory director
Opened and closed dorm for extended holidays and school closings

Club Barback/Operations Specialist (Jan 2007 Oct 2010) (20 Hrs/W)

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Oversaw stocking and handling of bar

Built a cliental from local areas into business
Developed and implemented various guidelines for bartenders
Won over a highly skeptical staff being younger than them
Held off-work social gatherings to build camaraderie amongst staff
Responded to police alerts concerning suspicious activity on the
premises during non-operating hours.
Opened and Closed the venue during operating hours
Opened the venue during non-operating hours for maintenance and
cleaning.
Created Working schedules for two week intervals

Research Assistant (Aug 2011 May 2012) (Aug 2013 May 2014) (20 Hrs/W)
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Provided assistance to the professor with miscellaneous teaching

activities
Proctored exams
Graded Assignments
Lead Lecture
Researched Issue areas

Teaching Experience
University of Mississippi American Government (POL 101), Summer 2014
`University of Mississippi American Government (POL 101), Fall 2014
Mississippi University for Women Introduction to American Politics, Fall 2014
Mississippi University for Women Comparative Politics, Fall 2014
Mississippi University for Women International Relations, Spring 2015
Mississippi University for Women Research Methods, Spring 2015

Research Experience

Research Assistant, Professor Heather Onderin (Spring 2012)

Research Assistant, Professor Connor Dowling (Fall 2013; Spring 2014)
Research Assistant, Professor Douglas Rice (Spring 2014)

Research
Dissertation The Political Power of the Black Church.
Many people call for the separation of church and politics. However, within the
black
community, the two cannot be separated. For this reason, my research
looks at how African American congregants behave after hearing their pastors,
and the church itself, preach conservative values on social issues, but yet,
advance notions of voting for whoever is on the Democratic ticket, claiming the
party of the left is the best way to advance the interests of the black community.

Invited Lectures and Presentations

National Conference of Black Political Scientists March 2015

Fellowships and Awards

University of Mississippi Doctoral Fellowship (2014 2015)
University of Mississippi Graduate Fellowship (2011 2012; 2013 2014);
(2014 2015)
University of Mississippi Minority Fellowship (2010 2011); (2012 2013)
Four years Honor Curriculum Scholarship (2006 2010)
Foundation Scholarship
Honors Endowed Scholarship
Alcorn State University Magna Cum Laude Graduate -- GPA 3.6-3.8
Alcorn State University Deans List (Fall and Spring of 2006, 07, 08, 09)
Alcorn State University Presidents List Spring 2010
National Honda All Star Challenge - 2nd place Alcorn

Internship Experience
Southern Education Foundation Intern
Southern Education Foundation is a non-profit organization
established in 1867 and currently is the Souths largest education
philanthropy. Through a variety of programs and strategies involving
research, analysis, advocacy, technical assistance, and outreach, SEF works

to: improve education policy and process, inform the public about education
issues and policy options, and promote a high quality of universal education.
During the duration of my internship I was responsible for executive
presentations amongst the President and CEO at the headquarters located
in Atlanta, Georgia. While spending time with the Southern Education
Foundation, I was a participant on several panels which discussed
educational topics to a group of individuals located throughout the states.
Under my internship with Southern Education Foundation, I was assigned
to work with fifteen other interns who were strategically placed throughout
the country.

Southern Echo
Southern Echo is a leadership development, education and training
organization working to develop effective accountable leaders in the
communities of Mississippi. Southern Echo has over 10 offices throughout
the state of Mississippi and partners with organizations in 12 other states.
Their main goal is empower communities in order to create a process
through which community people can hold the political, economic,
educational and environmental systems accountable to the needs and
interests of the community. During my internship at Southern Echo I was
accountable for registering over 300 people to vote, collecting census
forms, and holding meetings with youth in several areas of the state in
order to connect an intergenerational model in forming policies. While
placed at Southern Echos headquarters I would develop executive
summaries from meetings being held at the state capital concerning state
policies, which would be briefed to higher personal in the office.