Samuel Jacob Sivik

Samuel_Sivik@my.uri.edu

Education

Community College of Rhode Island August 2014 - May 2016

Associates of Arts: General Studies
GPA: 3.45, Graduated with Honors
The University of Rhode Island Graduating May 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Work Experience

Paid Intern, Rhode Island Special Projects Department Fall 2014

● Worked under the supervision of John Stevens, Director of Special Projects at the RI State House
● Collected contact and biographical information of Newport Historical Society Staff for
publication on the NHS website
● Built spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel with all collected information
● Provided assistance to constituents via telephone, communicating information directly and
directing callers to the proper office
Intern, Governor Lincoln Chaffee’s Presidential Campaign Spring 2015
● Provided strategic input to social media team by discussing effective tactics for Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram profiles
Event Service Waitstaff, Russell Morin Fine Catering May 2015 - Present
● Ensure smooth operations at large and small events, such as weddings, fundraising galas, or small
parties
● Prepare dining room according to client requests, takes orders and serves multi-course meals, and
clears tables to break down event
Teaching Assistant, Temple Beth-El Fall 2012 – Spring 2014
● Provided assistance to Hebrew School teacher in an alternative classroom for children with
learning disabilities
Teaching Assistant, The University of Rhode Island, PSC 210: American Politics: Theories and
Applications Fall 2017
● Provided help with coursework for students
● Led class discussions
● Graded homework assignments, in-class assignments, projects and held office hours
Planning Assistant, Cumberland Planning Department February 2018 - Present
● Played major role in setting up a plaque program in Cumberland in cooperation with Cumberland
Historic District Commission
● Conducted investigative work, and drafted proposals
Relevant skills

SPSS, Excel, GIS

Grant/Proposal writing