AMANDA SLAYBAUGH

734-646-8637 amandaslaybaugh@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship, Syracuse, NY, Class of 2011
Major: Policy Studies & Political Science. Minor: General Management Studies
Studied at Syracuse University Abroad in Madrid, Spain, January-May 2010
GPA: 3.49

WORK EXPERIENCE
Planning and Sustainability Department, Mayor’s Office, Syracuse, NY
Intern, January 2010- Present
 Extensive research and project support regarding polices the City of Syracuse wishes to implement.
 Presented my findings in memos to be reviewed by the Mayor and her staff.
 Assisted other departments in special projects as needed.

Office of First Year and Transfer Programs , Syracuse University, Syracuse NY

Front Desk Staff, June 2010-Present
 Handled communication and answered questions for the incoming class of 3,500 students and their parents.
 In charge of online promotion of future events for students through use of Facebook and Twitter.

Office of Community Engagement, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Summer Intern, May-August 2009
 Main coordinator of the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute, a program for high school students with an emphasis on
diversity and conflict resolution. Managed program recruitment, logistical details, chaperoning program
participants, and post-program evaluation.
 Researched critical societal problems in Detroit for the orientation of an incoming Americorp Vista Member.

U.S. Representative Edolphus Towns , 10th District NY, Washington, D.C.

Congressional Intern, July-August 2006
 Attended congressional hearings and meetings with constituents. Took notes to be reviewed by staff.
 Handled constituent correspondence by mail and telephone.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Orientation Leader, Syracuse University, Summer 2009-Winter 2011
 Met with first year and transfer students individually and in groups to help them acclimate to campus
 Met and spoke with parents and students as they arrived on campus and assisted with move-in.

Membership Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity, Spring 2009-Fall 2010

 Organize and lead meetings for the general body, usually consisted of 40-80 attendees.
 Sought out and arranged for regional Habitat leaders to come and speak at meetings.
 Main coordinator in sending 30 students to New Orleans to build over winter break.

Director of Community Service, Syracuse University Residence Hall Association, Fall 2008- Spring 2009
 Provide leadership in conceptualizing, developing and implementing a variety of community service programs
and fundraisers for organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and the American Cancer Society.
 Serve on the Civic Engagement and Sustainability Committee for Syracuse University.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Public Affairs 101, August-December 2008

 Lead small group of students; kept them on task and provided instruction as needed.
 Director of one of the main papers/projects for the course.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bird Library, Department of Maps and Government Information, Front Desk Assistant, Undergraduate Library for
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 2007- Fall 2009
Discovery Camps, Assistant Camp Counselor, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI, June - August 2008