Prateek Patel

(704).500.5302 | ppatel9@elon.edu | prateekpatelsite.wordpress.com/

Education
Elon University, Elon, NC
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science & Journalism, Minors: Geography, History, & International Studies.

May 2017
GPA: 3.46

Government Experience
North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus, Intern, NC
April - June; August 2016 - Present
Write editorials and newsletters to help advocate for lobbyist organization that advances the principles of limited government, individual
liberty and free markets within the Republican Party
Gov. Pat McCrory (NC) Re-Election Campaign, Intern, Forsyth County, NC
April - June 2016
Contributed to campaign by making phone calls and writing letters to the editor
Recruited the endorsements of many local elected officials, including the endorsements of three mayors
Generation Opportunity, Campus Director, Elon, NC
November 2015 - May 2016
Assisted bi-partisan organization by helping increase political awareness, expanding millennial involvement and promoting free speech
Republican Leadership Initiative, NC GOP Intern, Guilford County, NC
September - November 2015
Participated in grassroots campaigning projects for the Republican Party around North Carolina
Held one-on one interviews, contacted potential voters, and registered people to vote
US House Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-5th), District Office Intern, Clemmons, NC
June - August 2015
Maintained accurate voter information, logged letters, verified contact information and provided administrative help to liaisons

Leadership Experience
North Carolina Student Legislature, Secretary of NCSL Republican Party, NC
April 2016 - Present
Work closely with President, send emails, organize files, and take notes at statewide party meetings
Other positions: Vice Chair-History Committee & Judicial Committee (current), Finance Committee & Elon Chapter Secretary (former)
E.P.F. (Elon Politics Forum), Vice President & Co-Founder of E.P.F., Elon University
February 2016 - Present
Co-founded non-partisan political organization that provides all the political organizations with a neutral platform to communicate with
one another and host social events, speakers, watch parties, and debates on campus in collaboration with them.
Attend all the meetings of: Asian Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Elon African Society, and Young Americans for Liberty
Lobby and advocate for the organization, put up fliers, help advertise events, and help increase memberships for all the political orgs
Wrote the Constitution of the organization and helped bring various political ideological speakers and candidates on campus
Elon College Republicans, Vice President, Treasurer, Elon University
March 2015 April 2016
Student Government Association, Freshman Class Treasurer, Elon University
August 2013 - April 2014

Journalism/Radio Jockey Experience

Politicana, (WSOE 89.3 Elon Radio), Radio Jockey/Co-Host, Elon University
Elon News Network (Previously Elon Local News), Member, Elon University
WXII12 News (NC-NBC Affiliate), News Intern, Winston Salem, NC

September 2015 - Present

August 2015 - Present
June - August 2016

Skills
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, IBM SPSS, Fireside, Photoshop, Premiere, Wix, iMovie, Soundcloud, Zeta RCS Software, Wordpress, Pages
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Snapchat, Periscope, GroupMe, Vine
Languages: Gujarati (Orally Fluent), Hindi (Orally Fluent), Spanish (Basic Fluency)