Summary
My name is Sandy Shafik. I am a current undergraduate student at George Mason University majoring in international politics with a concentration in International Relations and minoring in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. I am currently involved with the Global Politics Fellows Program and am completing this spring an internship with Democracy onAir.
Why I am interning with Democracy onAir…
OnAir Post: Sandy Shafik
News
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About
EDUCATION
B.A. in Government and International Politics, Expected May 2022
George Mason University Honors College, Fairfax, VA.
Current GPA: 3.9
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, OSCAR, Fairfax, VA, Fall 2020 – Current
- Conducted academic literature reviews
- Data coding and consolidation in Excel
- Cooperated with fellow researchers on study parameters
- Created and conducted focus groups
Campaign Intern, Jennifer Wexton Campaign, Loudoun County, VA, Fall 2017 – 2019
- Researched and regulated donor biographies, campaign data logging, phone banking, and event planning.
- Monitored and remained informed on the local political climate to assess campaign success outcome.
- Interacted with local constituents in regard to their concerns and informed them of the candidate’s political platform.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing Intern, Beatnik, Stockholm, Sweden, Summer 2019
- Assisted creative director in marketing promotions and ideas
- Worked on demographic research
- Collaborated with international vendors
- Designed marketing campaigns and operated social media accounts
Minority Thespian Association, Ashburn, VA, Fall 2019– Current
- Vice President and cofounder
- Moderated group sessions dedicated to fostering equality and representation in George Mason’s theater program.
- Set up viewings celebrating plays and musicals of different backgrounds, supporting minority actors, and ensuring equal opportunity.
- Handled club membership and sponsorships
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
- Active Member, George Mason Democrats, Fall 2018-present
- Active Member, Roosevelt (Bipartisan current events debating society), Fall 2018-present
- Active Member, Citizens Climate Lobby, Fall 2017-present
- Merit List/Deans List, Thomas Nelson College & GMU, 2017-present
- Active Member, National Honor Society (NHS); Quill and Scroll Honor Society, and Rho Kappa Honor Society, 2015-present
- Advanced Placement Scholar, College Board (AP World History, AP US History, AP Govt, AP Comparative Govt, AP Literature, AP Language, AP Biology, AP Calculus), 2015-2018
SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, and Adobe Photoshop
- Fluent in spoken Arabic
- Experienced with WordPress, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Linkedin, Tumblr, and Snapchat
Onair Activities
I am hosting aircasts on US OnAir as part of my GPF internship with Democracy OnAir.
I am also directing Virginia OnAir.
