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Kathleen Elizabeth Walpole

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE U.S. Department of Education, Remote Position Digital Engagement Intern, Federal Student Aid, June- August 2012 Evaluated metrics for social media accounts on a monthly and year-to-date analysis. Prepared Reports for Planning Purposes. Created, located, and helped edit content for Twitter and Facebook in compliance with policy and regulation Revised New Media Style Guide following best social media practices and AP Style Guide U.S. Department of State, Remote Position E-Intern, Office of Policy, Planning, & Resources, October 2011- June 2012 Analyzed an internal social media survey covering the 6 different State Department Regions. Prepared 6 different reports covering data from survey; Reports consisted of 30 graphs, charts, and pivot tables providing insight Reports used in future planning in social media diplomacy outreach Compiled social media guidelines to find consistency and differences between the different offices. Used for further planning purposes to create a uniform guideline Internship through the Virtual Student Foreign Service Program The Dulye Leadership Experience, Syracuse, New York & Berkshires, Massachusetts Student Project Manager, April 2011- May 2012 Implemented an extensive marketing plan for the Fall 2011 semester including presentations, planning and coordinating events, managing four other student, and assisted in video review Worked closely with the senior team members to coordinate conference calls to plan the 2012 Dulye Leadership Experience Initiated and managed the social media aspects of the program. Regularly monitored Facebook and Twitter pages and increased engagement and reach The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Syracuse, New York Constituents Service Intern, October- December 2011 Provided staff with assistance on scheduling and correspondence Conducted administrative tasks to ensure that the office ran smoothly and efficiently Worked with constituents on a variety of issues and concerns Assisted with event preparation. Staffed the Senator during her visits to Syracuse U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C. Public Affairs Intern, June- August 2011 Created monthly presentations on Google Analytics and Forsee Survey Data involving the DHS blog and website. Presentations included data, graphs, insights, and benchmarks. Delivered to the Web Communications Team. Attended training and webinars on best practices on limited English proficient users and language access plans, Foursquare, and the Executive Order on Customer Service Coded (HTML) written testimony of senior DHS officials, immigration enforcement news, and Congressional hearings Syracuse Housing Authority, Syracuse, New York Policy Intern, January- May 2011 Created a database containing crime data for the city of Syracuse in comparison to SHA properties. Findings showed the prediction of the higher crime rates in SHA properties false. Worked closely with the administration staff of the Section 8 waiting list. Learned and managed waiting list in regards to special restrictions and weight.

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The Office of Governor Deval Patrick, Boston, Massachusetts Constituents Service Intern, October- December 2011 Assisted in the design of the End of the Session Summary Document and oversaw layout. Wrote over 150 summaries with other interns for the 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 legislative sessions. Summaries included roll call votes, bill summary, actions, and press quotes. Wrote 15 brief updates for events and bill signings for Governor Deval Patrick & Lt. Governor Tim Murray Researched current legislation using State Legislative Resources and bill tracking software Skaneateles Village Police Department, Skaneateles, New York Research Intern, January- May 2010 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Social Media and its Potential Effects on Civic Engagement, Syracuse, New York University Honors Program Capstone Project-Thesis, October 2011- May 2012 Campbell Conversations, The Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York Student Researcher, September 2011- May 2012 Conducted research on local, state, national, and international public policy experts to appear on radio show. Issues surrounding experts included environmental concerns, local governmental affairs, elections, and popular news Helped formulate questions and starting points for a lively discussion on the radio show Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York Student Researcher for Transnational NGO Initiative, January- April 2012 Conducted preparatory research surrounding shared leadership. Reviewed articles pertaining to fundamental principles Presented findings to Secretary General of YWCA, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, for future use in writing and organizations INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Languages: Native fluency in English and Proficient fluency in French Syracuse University London Program, Fall 2010 Broad Travel Experience, domestically and internationally Participated in the Encompass Journey of Understanding Program, The Daniel Braden Reconciliation Trust

AFFILIATIONS Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, Order of Omega, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, and Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity EDUCATION The London School of Economics & Political Science, London, United Kingdom Candidate for Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public & Economic Policy, October 2012- July 2014 The Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York Bachelor of Arts in European History, Policy Studies, & Political Science, August 2008- May 2012 Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0 Graduated Magna Cum Laude Renee Crown University Honors Program & Political Science Distinction Program 2011- 2012 Remembrance Scholar, Syracuse University Dean's Scholarship, and Achieved Deans List Every Semester Dulye Leadership Experience 2011