Jennifer R. Reed

 Jennifer R. Reed

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Honors Program, Expected May 2012

Philosophy Minor

Messiah College, Grantham PA

GPA: 3.8/4.0         Major GPA: 3.9/4.0

 

Temple University, Messiah College Philadelphia Campus, Fall 2010

·         Urban Semester program focused on engaging an urban community through service activities and taking classes at Temple University

 

Study Abroad: City University, Athens, Greece, Spring 2011

·         Semester-long study abroad program emphasizing cultural immersion

 

Department Honors Project, Fall 2011-Spring 2012

·         Year-long research project involving qualitative and quantitative research on older adults and voting behavior

 

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Legal Intern

Judge Guido’s office, Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Carlisle PA, Spring 2012

·         Developed a comprehensive understanding of Pennsylvania’s judicial system

 

Legislative Liaison Intern

Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Harrisburg, PA, Summer 2010

·         Composed correspondence with legislators and constituents by answering information inquiries and articulating Department positions

·         Carried out research inquiries through interviews with Department officials and synthesizing information from various sources

·         Drafted hearing testimony through the integration of research and the articulation of Department policy

 WORK EXPERIENCE

Politics Department Work-study

Messiah College Politics Department, Grantham, PA, August 2011 – Present

·         Communicated and publicized department events and news

·         Contributed to development and planning of department events

·         Maintained and updated the Department Blog and Facebook page

 

Rehab Technician

Genesis Healthcare, Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter, PA, March 2011 – Present

·         Facilitated communication between residents, therapy staff and nursing staff to keep therapy appointments on schedule

·         Responsible for transporting residents to and from therapy appointments

 

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

·        President and co-founder, Messiah College Pre-Law Club

·         Senior Citizen companionship volunteer, Messiah Village, Fall 2009

·         Messiah College History Club, 2008-present