WALKER L.

VAUGHN
1308 Aldbury Way
Reston, VA 20194

walker.vaughn.13@cnu.edu
703-507-9046

EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
May 2017
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major in Philosophy and American Studies (Concentration in Constitutional Studies)
Dual Minor in Leadership Studies and Philosophy of Law
Relevant Coursework: Legal Argument, Constitutional Theory (Spring 2016), Constitutional Law (Spring 2016), Environmental
Leadership, Modern Philosophy, Leadership Senior Seminar (Spring 2016)
Highlights: Deans List (Fall 2014), Cumulative GPA: 3.1
POLITICAL ADVOCACY & SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
DEPUTY FIELD DIRECTOR, Virginia House of Delegates Newport News, VA
September 2015 - November 2015
Canvassed over 2000 residential homes in support of a winning campaign with a 14% margin of victory
Supported competitive campaign in the 94th District which consists of an 80,000 residents with 16,000 voters and is one of the
most highly contested districts in the state
Lead teams of 3-4 canvassers while creating and implementing campaign strategies to maximize number of voters reached
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN, Media DC Washington DC
December 2013 - January 2014
Researched and analyzed how various competing political websites covered the topic of technology which gave the organization
a holistic view of the topic of technology within the market
Created graphs and charts for Media DC to track their journalists on various social media sites giving the organization a better
idea of how many people they were reaching through their journalists
Built, analyzed, and charted over 4,000 journalists appearances on television and radio stations using Microsoft Excel database
CAPITOL HILL INTERN, US Congressional Office Washington DC
January 2013 - June 2013
Assisted with research on several policy issues on a daily basis which helped the members specialists work more effectively
Served as liaison with Congressmen and Senatorial members by acquiring signatures in both the House and the Senate
Answered phone calls and responded to mail of constituents on a variety of legislative issues

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

TELEFUND AMBASSADOR / LEAD CALLER, CNU Annual Giving Fund Newport News, VA
September 2014 Present
Build rapport with CNU alumni and parents via telephone while expressing the importance of the Annual Fund
Increased support and funds raised consistently performing at a high rate of return compared to peers
Called 2,500 prospects raising $9,500 in funds; comprised of 150 unique donors and over 100 new or increased level donors
COMMUNITY SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM INTERN (CSJP), Volunteer Fairfax / ExxonMobil Fairfax, VA May 2015 August 2015

Contacted and interviewed over 200 past interns and supervisors of the CSJP program to gather their stories
Captured the impact of the ExxonMobile CSJP Program on the local community through the hiring of over 800 college students
for 250,000 total hours of completed work during paid internships with non-profit organizations through a Narrative Photobook
Developed presentation in MS PowerPoint for Volunteer Fairfax website and to present to the program sponsor, ExxonMobil
Assisted with website development as well as an email and public relations campaign

SENIOR CAMP COUNSELOR Deerfoot Lodge Speculator, NY

May August 2012, 2013, 2014
Led younger men on outdoor adventures such as long distance hiking and canoeing
Trained younger men spiritually through nightly devotionals and purposeful one-on-one time
Instructed campers on outdoor skills such as swimming, archery, sailing, and survival techniques

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Kappa Sigma Fraternity - Rush Committee, Pledge Class President, Chairman of Brothers in Action
- Voted pledge class president and was responsible to the pledge educator for the entire class
- Voted Brothers in Action chairman where I organized brotherhood events and retreats
Extreme Measures Acapella Group Member
- Competitive Acapella group competing against groups from all over the East Coast
Presidential Leadership Program (PLP) Scholarship Recipient and Member
- Part of the Leadership minor; 25 hours or service a year as well as distinguished speakers series

January 2014 Present

February 2013 Present
August 2013 Present

NCAA Division III Varsity Sailing - Member

August 2013 April 2014