Michael Votano

Media Specialist at PA House Democratic Caucus
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Lancaster Metropolitan Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Government Relations Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Media Specialist
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Collaborate with Democratic members of the PA House of Representatives and assist them with constituent communication by composing news releases, speeches, and emails. Ensure legislative accuracy when writing news releases. Write efficiently--and eloquently--to ensure materials are published in a timely manner. Edit colleagues' work before publication. Collaborate with Democratic members of the PA House of Representatives and assist them with constituent communication by composing news releases, speeches, and emails. Ensure legislative accuracy when writing news releases. Write efficiently--and eloquently--to ensure materials are published in a timely manner. Edit colleagues' work before publication.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2022 - May 2022

      Worked as a teaching assistant for renowned sociology Professor Eric Silver during the spring 2022 semester. My duties included helping Professor Silver facilitate classroom discussions via Packback, an online platform; giving students valuable feedback on their online posts to strengthen future discussions; and offered suggestions to Professor Silver on how to make student discussion more engaging.

    • Writing Center Tutor
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      Worked as a peer tutor specializing in writing for Penn State Learning. I met one-on-one with students to aid with course essays, research articles, and graduate school proposal; brought an inviting and warm demeanor to the table and made students comfortable with sharing their work; and bolstered students’ confidence in their writing.

    • Co Editor at The Dangling Modifier
      • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

      Co-edited a Penn State University Publication, The Dangling Modifier. I focused on editing student submissions, and collaborating with students whose work needed additional revision.

  • Live Wire
    • Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Editor In Chief
      • Aug 2018 - May 2020

      Worked as editor-in-chief for Live Wire, Harrisburg Area Community College's student-led newspaper. (Alas, the publication is no longer functioning, a result of inadequate funding and the COVID pandemic.) Reviewed and revised student article submissions; published op-eds and research-oriented articles; worked alongside a managing editor to ensure the publication ran smoothly; and hosted events to engage the student body and bolster the publication’s presence on campus. Worked as editor-in-chief for Live Wire, Harrisburg Area Community College's student-led newspaper. (Alas, the publication is no longer functioning, a result of inadequate funding and the COVID pandemic.) Reviewed and revised student article submissions; published op-eds and research-oriented articles; worked alongside a managing editor to ensure the publication ran smoothly; and hosted events to engage the student body and bolster the publication’s presence on campus.

Education

  • Penn State University
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science
    2020 - 2022
  • HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
    Associate of Arts - AA, Art/Art Studies, General
    2017 - 2020

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