Melinda Barman
Intern for Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur District Office at Representative Marcy Kaptur- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Representative Marcy Kaptur
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern for Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur District Office
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Dec 2022 - Present
Accompanied congresswoman and other staffers on meetings throughout the district connecting with unions, businesses, organizations, and constituents Wrote memos and letters of support on various projects Answered constituent calls and connected them with supporting staffers Attended meetings on upcoming campaign cycle Accompanied congresswoman and other staffers on meetings throughout the district connecting with unions, businesses, organizations, and constituents Wrote memos and letters of support on various projects Answered constituent calls and connected them with supporting staffers Attended meetings on upcoming campaign cycle
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Miami University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Miami University Office of ASPIRE
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Oxford, Ohio, United States
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State Legislative Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
Wrote numerous bill summaries Found and researched grant opportunities Created a full Ohio State Congress sheet compiled of bios, district, party, and other pertinent information. Helped coordinate immersion conference and alternative spring break Met with staffers and legislators advocating for funding of public universities, grants, and scholarships at the state and federal levels. Lead a team of 6 through training and meeting with congressional members and staffers Wrote numerous bill summaries Found and researched grant opportunities Created a full Ohio State Congress sheet compiled of bios, district, party, and other pertinent information. Helped coordinate immersion conference and alternative spring break Met with staffers and legislators advocating for funding of public universities, grants, and scholarships at the state and federal levels. Lead a team of 6 through training and meeting with congressional members and staffers
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Urban Cohort
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Oxford, Ohio, United States
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Urban Cohort Member and Board Coordinator
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Oct 2022 - Present
Voice between students of cohort and professors Organized field trip to Miami University for Cincinnati Public School students Organized bi-monthly meetings of the board and agendas for board meetings Maintained communication and throughout various board member projects Planned and ran fall, winter, and spring cohort retreats for cohort, community, and Cincinnati student members Helped lead 7th graders to advocate for physical health awareness and importance, resulting in gym class being brought back to the 7th-grade Worked in community with various peoples to form, strengthen, and maintain community with Cincinnati groups focusing on the voice and strength of youth advocacy and the power of education. Show less
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Associated Student Government at Miami University
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Senator
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Aug 2022 - Present
Committees: Governmental Relations, Elections, Safety Weekly 2-hour senate meetings along with weekly one-hour meetings for each committee Founder of first Miami University student run self-defense forum Collaborated with administrators on revamping of first-year experience program regarding community and civic engagement education Moderated civic engagement forum Helped Design “I voted” Miami Stickers for mail-in ballot voters volunteered at voter registration and information tabling sessions throughout the school year Compiled and created educational posters and social media posts about voter ID laws for in-state, out-of-state, and study-abroad students Wrote and passed legislation on a Sense of the Senate Condemning SB 83 Show less
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Students Demand Action
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Oxford, Ohio, United States
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Advocacy Lead
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Aug 2022 - Present
Advocacy Lead of founding leadership Helped coordinate the first gun violence awareness rally Met with local school board members of the local school district. Worked on a campaign centered around Miami University promising not to invest in the gun industry Advocacy Lead of founding leadership Helped coordinate the first gun violence awareness rally Met with local school board members of the local school district. Worked on a campaign centered around Miami University promising not to invest in the gun industry
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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May 2022 - Present
40+ hours per week: summer and winter break months Managed large demands and needs in short time spans during peak busy season Built strong relationships with customers and coworkers to provide a sense of community Forklift and reach truck certified 40+ hours per week: summer and winter break months Managed large demands and needs in short time spans during peak busy season Built strong relationships with customers and coworkers to provide a sense of community Forklift and reach truck certified
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Yezierski Research Group
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Oxford, Ohio, United States
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Researcher
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Jan 2022 - Present
Using Meyer's Multimedia learning theory to code and analyze chemistry education content to better guide creators, educators, and learners on best practices for learning retention. Undergraduate Research Forum Poster Presentation; Primary Presenter: Spring 2023 Using Meyer's Multimedia learning theory to code and analyze chemistry education content to better guide creators, educators, and learners on best practices for learning retention. Undergraduate Research Forum Poster Presentation; Primary Presenter: Spring 2023
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Plato's Closet
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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500 - 600 Employee
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Associate
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May 2020 - Jan 2022
20+ hours per week as a full-time student 40 hours per week during the summer months Cultivated a pleasant environment for customers and employees. Managed constantly evolving practices relating to current trends. 20+ hours per week as a full-time student 40 hours per week during the summer months Cultivated a pleasant environment for customers and employees. Managed constantly evolving practices relating to current trends.
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Education
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Miami University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, German Language and Literature -
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry -
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Integrated Science Education -
Miami University
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