Nathan Lavender Resume
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Nathan Lavender Resume

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Close Up Foundation, Washington, DC � Program Instructor
JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT
Served high school and middle school student groups by using DC as a classroom to provide an educational experience through lessons and workshops.
Role centered around the principles of democratic leadership, discussion facilitation, and cultural exchange.
Helped prepare students for meetings on Capitol Hill with their representatives.

Spencer Frye Legislative Fellowship , Athens, GA � Senior Staff, Legislative Fellow
JANUARY 2015 - MAY 2018
Read and analyzed pieces of legislation being considered in the Georgia General Assembly and wrote legislative memos for Rep. Frye.
Met with leaders of local businesses and nonprofits to discuss local issues, worked on service projects, and participated in community events.
Other responsibilities included writing policy memos for Rep. Frye, publishing on his blog, and doing opposition research.

Georgia Democratic Coordinated Campaign, Athens, GA � Fellow
AUGUST 2014 - NOVEMBER 2014
Canvassed neighborhoods extensively, made phone calls, and spoke at community events on behalf of Georgia gubernatorial and senatorial candidates.
Logged data collected from canvassing in computers for future reference.
Helped recruit other volunteers to the campaign.

EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA � BA in Political Science
GRADUATED 2018


SKILLS

Writing/Communication
Discussion facilitation
Customer Service
Research
Logistics



OTHER WORK
Front of house staff at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Athens, GA for 1 year
Campaign volunteer for Hillary for America in Athens, GA for 6 months and local candidates in Dunwoody, GA for 6 months.
Radio DJ at WUOG in Athens, GA for 2 years.
Delivery Driver at Minuteman Press in Atlanta, GA for 6 months
Service projects for a week at a time in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Dillard, GA.