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Real name | Josiah Leonard |
I am a | Teacher |
Seeking a | Teaching Job |
Join Date | 24/01/2020 |
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Destination Countries - School Locations | Jordan Lebanon Israel Egypt United States |
Resume - Employer Information | Josiah T. Leonard 45 Semmes Court, Rustburg, VA 24588 ● (434) 258-8838 ● josiahtleonard@gmail.com EDUCATION 1. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY – LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA • Master of Public Administration (MPA) with emphasis in Law and Policy • Enrolled in January 2020 • BA in International Relations: Strategic Intelligence, minor in Public Policy • 3.92 overall GPA, summa cum laude • “A” grade in five Arabic courses (MSA) • Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2. AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE • Advanced certification in teaching English as a second language • No expiration date 3. SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS STRATEGY – HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL • Currently enrolled 4. CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION – AMMAN, JORDAN • Arabic language intensive in Summer 2019 • Toured Jordanian historical sites and became immersed in culture RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 1. District Representative for US House of Representatives (VA-05) January 2020 – Present Danville, Virginia • Representing the Congressman at various events throughout the congressional district • Engaging with local elected officials, businessmen, and leaders within the community • Managing constituent casework involving federal government agencies 2. Intern in the US Department of State’s Bureau of Budget and Planning Washington, DC September 2019 – December 2019 • Secret Security Clearance • Provided the Secretary of State and Department leadership with analysis and recommendations to ensure that programs, policies, initiatives, and operations are adequately resourced and aligned to support US foreign policy priorities • Responsible for budgetary data collection infrastructure for all Missions and Bureaus • Assigned to the Resource, Strategy, and Liaison Division 3. District Office Intern for Congressman Denver Riggleman (VA-05) Danville, Virginia May 2019 – September 2019 • Responsible for constituent services at one of the two district offices in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District • Assigned casework involved assisting residents with the process of attaining US citizenship, responding to concerns regarding agriculture, the environment, business regulations, education, and the military 4. Political Consultant for Mine Creek Strategies Atlanta, Georgia January 2018 – November 2019 • Engaging with constituents and prospective voters in various national and statewide elections throughout the country, working an estimated 20 hours per week • Notable clients included the Georgia Coalition for Job Growth, Kansans for Life, the Georgia Republican Party, and the Mississippi Republican Party 5. Assistant Librarian at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Lynchburg, Virginia September 2016 – October 2019 • Learned the field of library science by managing books, journals, and digital information • Ensured the safety and maintenance of anatomical models 6. Project Assistant for Young Sealcoating, Inc. Lynchburg, Virginia August 2017 – October 2019 • Assisted in conferring with clients and fulfilling their paving and sealcoating needs • Led small teams of 3-6 workers • Regularly transported hazardous materials 40+ miles • Maintained equipment and repaired small engines AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND SPECIAL SKILLS • Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia (commission expires in 2023), licensed Virginia ABC seller and server (RSVP), grassroots organizing and campaigning, public speaking, communication, customer service, writing, languages, Microsoft Office Suite, policy analysis, teamwork and collaboration, project management |