Feldstein Resume
Lindsay Feldstein
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 2017
Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy
Study Abroad, Fall Semester 2015
EXPERIENCE
Legislative Intern, Office of Senator Jeff Merkley, Washington, DC (December 2018-July 2019)
Researched and prepared memorandums on an array of policy issues
Compiled information for Senator’s briefing book in advance of meetings and votes
Trained new interns on office procedure and legislative duties
Drafted comprehensive weekly mail report highlighting the volume, substance, and responsiveness of the week’s constituent correspondence for presentation at the weekly staff meeting
Assembled research on behalf of the Legislative Director on matters related to Senate procedure and legislative reform
Sorted, managed, and drafted responses to constituent mail using the Intranet Quorum database
Conducted in-depth, time-sensitive research for legislative teams using the CRS Congressional research database
Prepared daily foreign affairs briefings for staff on key international events
Intern, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Washington, DC (August-December 2017)
Wrote memos and bill summaries for staffers to prepare for committee markups
Staffed committee hearings and briefings on significant foreign policy issues
Conducted research and compiled materials in preparation for hearings and briefings
Analyzed federal reports and organized data for senior staff
Acted as first point of contact for individuals trying to reach staff and fielded visitor requests and inquiries
Summer Associate, Blue Lab, Liberty Square Group, Boston, MA (June-August 2016)
Participated in strategy meetings with candidates to develop social media, fundraising, and publicity platforms for elections
Developed and delivered intake presentations to potential clients
Authored op-ed position pieces on behalf of client candidates for use in local newspapers
Participated in direct field-work with candidates throughout Massachusetts
Drafted daily media rundowns for candidates and monitored local coverage
Marketing Intern, Zomida, Harvard Innovation Lab, Boston, MA (July-August 2015)
Worked with CEO and a small development team to create growth strategies for a new start-up venture
Created original analytical content to host on web platform
Conducted market research and briefed company management on market research data
Teacher, Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center, Potomac, MD (Summer/School Breaks 2011-2014)
Earned promotion from Teachers’ Aide to Classroom Teacher after one summer; youngest employee to merit that degree of responsibility
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tour Guide, Tufts University Office of Admissions, Medford, MA (January 2015-2017)
International Volunteer, Free the Children Development Project, Rural Maasai, Kenya (July-August 2012)
Bartender, Entertainment Cruises (March-September 2018)
Participant, National Student Leadership Conference on Law and Advocacy, University of Chicago (August 2011)
SKILLS
Proficient French, Conversational Italian
Microsoft Excel
Lindsay Feldstein
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 2017
Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy
Study Abroad, Fall Semester 2015
EXPERIENCE
Legislative Intern, Office of Senator Jeff Merkley, Washington, DC (December 2018-July 2019)
Researched and prepared memorandums on an array of policy issues
Compiled information for Senator’s briefing book in advance of meetings and votes
Trained new interns on office procedure and legislative duties
Drafted comprehensive weekly mail report highlighting the volume, substance, and responsiveness of the week’s constituent correspondence for presentation at the weekly staff meeting
Assembled research on behalf of the Legislative Director on matters related to Senate procedure and legislative reform
Sorted, managed, and drafted responses to constituent mail using the Intranet Quorum database
Conducted in-depth, time-sensitive research for legislative teams using the CRS Congressional research database
Prepared daily foreign affairs briefings for staff on key international events
Intern, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Washington, DC (August-December 2017)
Wrote memos and bill summaries for staffers to prepare for committee markups
Staffed committee hearings and briefings on significant foreign policy issues
Conducted research and compiled materials in preparation for hearings and briefings
Analyzed federal reports and organized data for senior staff
Acted as first point of contact for individuals trying to reach staff and fielded visitor requests and inquiries
Summer Associate, Blue Lab, Liberty Square Group, Boston, MA (June-August 2016)
Participated in strategy meetings with candidates to develop social media, fundraising, and publicity platforms for elections
Developed and delivered intake presentations to potential clients
Authored op-ed position pieces on behalf of client candidates for use in local newspapers
Participated in direct field-work with candidates throughout Massachusetts
Drafted daily media rundowns for candidates and monitored local coverage
Marketing Intern, Zomida, Harvard Innovation Lab, Boston, MA (July-August 2015)
Worked with CEO and a small development team to create growth strategies for a new start-up venture
Created original analytical content to host on web platform
Conducted market research and briefed company management on market research data
Teacher, Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center, Potomac, MD (Summer/School Breaks 2011-2014)
Earned promotion from Teachers’ Aide to Classroom Teacher after one summer; youngest employee to merit that degree of responsibility
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tour Guide, Tufts University Office of Admissions, Medford, MA (January 2015-2017)
International Volunteer, Free the Children Development Project, Rural Maasai, Kenya (July-August 2012)
Bartender, Entertainment Cruises (March-September 2018)
Participant, National Student Leadership Conference on Law and Advocacy, University of Chicago (August 2011)
SKILLS
Proficient French, Conversational Italian
Microsoft Excel