James Peterson

6458 N. Magnolia Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 | (248) 943-1533 | James.Phillip.Peterson@gmail.com

Education

Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, IL
College of Arts and Sciences August 2011-Current
Political Science Major (GPA 3.4): Member of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society
Sociology Major (GPA 3.8): Member of Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society
Business Administration Minor (GPA 3.5)
Cumulative (GPA 3.6): Invitee to National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Gold Key Honors Society

Professional Experience

District Office of Congressman Mike Quigley Chicago, IL
Congressional Intern May 2014- August 2014
Provided constituent information services on issues involving unemployment, social security, and veterans affairs
Assisted in all phases of immigration casework
Authored official briefs on behalf of the Congressman and his offices
Campaign Staff Farmington Hills, MI
Volunteer May 2006 August 2011
Event coordinator for William Largent for Michigan House of Representatives
Campaign staff participant in Joe Knowlenberg for U.S. Congress and Rocky Rackowski for U.S. Senate campaigns
Gained experience in event coordination and execution as well as canvasing initiatives
Sheplers Mackinaw Island Ferry Mackinaw City, MI
Dock Lead May 2013 August 2013
Afforded experience in hospitality, customer service, and personnel management
Responsible for managing staff of 20-25 as well as maintaining departure schedule and processing luggage
Employee of the month June 2013
H.A. Smith Lumber Farmington Hills, MI
Yard Manager June 2006 August 2011
Ascended from cashier and office assistant to yard manager
Gained experience in sales, budgeting, resource allocation, management, inventory control, and file maintenance
Served as logistic and managerial official for both hardware and lumber resources
Private Contracting Farmington Hills, MI
Project Manager June 2008 August 2011
Driveway restoration, deck restoration, and landscaping
Procured and managed a diversity of projects from contract to completion
Gained substantial experience in budget composition for bids, submitting competitive proposals, and finalizing contracts
Additionally managed projects through sub-contracting, providing labor management experience

Leadership Experience
Loyola University Unified Student Government Association Chicago, IL
Senator September 2013 May 2014
Outspoken leader in floor debate ranging from budgetary to legislative initiatives
Member of Facilities and Transportation Committee
Representative of student interests and liaison to school administration
Inter Fraternal Council Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Vice President September 2013 January 2014
Second ranking official, charged with conducting meetings in the absence of the President
Risk Management official, conducting informational meetings and serving in an advisory capacity
Sigma Pi Fraternity International Chicago, IL
Brother January 2012 August 2014
Inter Fraternal Council delegate responsible for representing chapter interests and reporting opportunities and obligations
Elected Chapter President
Chapter representative at regional conference and workshop