Jamison L. Pennix, MPA
Durham
Summary
Aspiring public servant with expertise in federal government relations, public speaking, and research driven policy presentations. Demonstrated success in enhancing community and local economic development, improving constituent services, and facilitating collaboration across multiple organizations; from grassroots advocacy groups to billion dollar federal agencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Constituent Services Liaison/Community Liaison
United States House of Representatives (USHOR)
Greensboro
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained an expansive portfolio of casework in tandem with agencies like the Department of State, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Trade Commission, the Fish & Wildlife Service, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Science Foundation, North Carolina's regional agencies, and the United States Courts System.
- Attended and hosted meetings on behalf of the member in order to better understand what both federal agencies and our constituency needed from our casework team to make the process more succinct and efficient.
- Created and implemented the office’s inaugural Congressional Hand Carry program for expedited passport services.
- Planned and executed the Congressional App Challenge for NC06.
- Attended events in the district on behalf of the member in order to better understand policy concerns that were then relayed to our DC Office staff for consideration.
- Managed a small team of caseworkers focused on immigration, State Department, and HUD constituent services.
- Coordinated with the State Department and Embassy staff to evacuate constituents out of active war zones (Sudan, Afghanistan, Gaza, etc.).
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes and procedures related to liaison activities.
- Ensured compliance with relevant legislation when carrying out liaison activities.
- Managed resources effectively by delegating tasks among team members according to their strengths.
Policy Analyst Intern
North Carolina Business Council (NCBC)
Raleigh
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Facilitated communication with outside entities including but not limited to; State Representatives, State Senators, Business Owners, and local stakeholders.
- Oversaw the analysis of any policy or policy proposals prior to them being presented in meetings with the aforementioned outside entities.
- Assisted with the executive planning process of the nonprofit, including the budgeting and fundraising aspects of the process.
- Tasked with improving the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts already being implemented by the Executive Director.
- Aided in the development of a new sustainable business model that will now be offered to clients.
- Worked closely with other interns in order to complete assignments related to expanding efforts in equity, diversity, and social responsibility.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Department of Political Science
Greensboro
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted and facilitated in field research as an understudy to faculty member(s).
- Maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA at all times.
- Networked with the Alumni Body by conducting interviews and writing feature articles on our program’s graduates post-university lives and professional accomplishments.
- Facilitated conversations with fellow graduate students and faculty pertaining to how we could increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in a University setting.
- Worked in a fast-paced office environment with sudden deadlines and performance based evaluation, completing all the filing and data entry required of me by the Department of Political Science.
Vice President, Director of Political Affairs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro College Democrats
Greensboro
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitated communication between College Democrats and external entities, including elected officials and developers.
- Attracted over 25 political entities to engage with the organization.
- Built and managed three committees while providing ad hoc leadership for all committees.
- Identified need for new diversity, equity, and inclusion bylaws to enhance membership and leadership diversity.
- Chaired Constitutional Committee to streamline organizational governance.
- Managed and funded Vice Presidential and Director of Political Affairs campaigns independently.
- Achieved record increases in membership and activity for the organization.
Precinct Chairman
North Carolina Democratic Party
Greensboro
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Headed a group made for facilitating voter registration and absentee ballot access.
- Lead many get out the vote outreach efforts within the district.
- Distributed campaign and party literature to people who may not have access.
- Promoted the party and its platform using all platforms and resources available to me.
- Addressed voter concerns among my constituency in monthly meetings.
- Retained a working knowledge of the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and ways upon which we could improve them within our Precinct.
- Voiced concerns and voted within the best interest of my constituents at the Guilford County Democratic Party Executive Committee meetings.
Education
Master’s in Public Affairs - Local Government Management
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC01.2020
High School Diploma -
The Burlington School
Burlington, NC01.2016
Middle School Diploma -
Canterbury School
Greensboro, NC01.2012
Skills
- Meeting oversight
- Federal agency relations
- Leadership and team building
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Office
- Policy/program development
- Constituent relations
- Computer savvy
- Conflict resolution
- Strategy development
- Community economic development
- Policy revisions
- Education initiatives
- Research
- Legislation drafting
- Public speaking
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Event coordination
- Networking skills
- Project management
- Intercultural awareness
Projects
Action Greensboro: Downtown Greenway 2021, North Carolina College Democrats: Electoral Format and Guidelines 2018, Greensboro Parks and Recreation: Capital and Deferred Maintenance 2022, North Carolina Business Council: Professional and Political Communication 2021, University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Graduate School Communication Strategies 2020
Accomplishments
- White House Winter Ball Performer-2015
- Rising Star Award: UNCG College Democrats-2016
- Chairman of Precinct G45: Guilford County Democratic Party (election)-2016
- Director of Political Affairs: UNCG College Democrats (election)-2017
- Vice President: UNCG College Democrats (election)-2018
- Excellence in Choral Performance: Times News Awards-2016
Awards
Legislative Assistant, North Carolina Student Government Association
Legislative Board Member, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Student Government Association
Voting Member, North Carolina Democratic Party
Local Chapter Vice President, College Democrats of North Carolina
Member, College Democrats of America
Chair, Guilford County Democratic Party
Official, Guilford County Board of Elections
Vice President, The Burlington School Student Government
Timeline
Constituent Services Liaison/Community Liaison
United States House of Representatives (USHOR)
07.2022 - 01.2025
Policy Analyst Intern
North Carolina Business Council (NCBC)
05.2021 - 09.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Department of Political Science
08.2020 - 05.2021
Vice President, Director of Political Affairs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro College Democrats
05.2017 - 05.2019
Precinct Chairman
North Carolina Democratic Party
05.2017 - 05.2019
Master’s in Public Affairs - Local Government Management
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
High School Diploma -
The Burlington School
Middle School Diploma -
Canterbury School
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