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MICHAEL

LANG
EDUCATION
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Bachelor of Arts: Political Science / Economics / Philosophy, June 2011 Graduated Cum Laude, Honors Program, 3.55 Cumulative GPA References George Mariz, History, Director of Honors Program, PhD Phone: 360.650.3446, Email: George.Mariz@wwu.edu Eric Whitaker, Political Science, Associate Prof. Phone: 360.650.4877, Email: Eric.Whitaker@wwu.edu

4909 Purdue Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 206.794.0604 Lang.mc@gmail.com CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent social and persuasive communication skills (verbal & written) Social networking and new media integration Editing Creative concept development Project planning and time management Meeting deadlines Conflict resolution Grassroots organizing

PROJECTS
Campaign Office Manager for Michael Lilliquist, Bellingham City Council Candidate won (56.6% - 43.4%) Created and managed campaign e-newsletter and maintained the campaigns online presence through social media networking and website maintenance. Input data into VoteBuilder electronic voter database and assisted with volunteer coordination Canvassed Bellingham community for grassroots support and campaign outreach Co-authored the Paper Legislative Bills and Ballot Initiatives: Raising the Minimum Wage in the American States, 1997 2006 with Professor Whitaker. Conducted qualitative data analysis regarding minimum wage adoption at the state and federal levels Presented the paper at the 10th Annual State Politics and Policy Conference in Springfield, Illinois Seattle Mayors Youth Council (Ballard Representative), Seattle, WA Master of Ceremonies of the 2005 City of Seattle Mayors Town Hall Interviewed Human Services director Al Poole on the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness Conducted and presented 100-person downtown Seattle survey on homelessness Influenced various aspects of Mayor Greg Nichols policies through group analysis and presentation 05.09 11.10

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LEADERSHIP
President and Founder of WWU Current Events Forum Cultivated a group of students and faculty focused on staying culturally aware and attuned to current events Facilitated group discussions Coordinated future guest speakers Quadrupled group membership in the first year through organizing, promotions and campus event sponsorship Winner of University Dining Services & National Residence Hall Honorary Excellence in Leadership Scholarship 2009 2010. Demonstrated frequent participation in residence life programs and campus activities involving social responsibility, civic engagement and effective citizenship Used leadership skills to promote diverse and inclusive communities Elected to 2-year position of Honors Board Representative Voted on curricular decisions, e.g. choosing seminars Helped decide Honors Program academic policies One of only two Honors students chosen every two years at Western Washington University 2008 - 2009

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Salmon Quality Control Tech Leader Creek Fisheries, Naknek, AK Verified that fishermen are in compliance with quality program Assisted deck-hands with assorted tender duties Resident Advisor Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA One of only five to be charged with cultivating and caring for a sizeable community of college undergrads in two of the largest halls Sales Associate The Tux Shop, Seattle, WA Sold tuxedoes to summer wedding parties Manual Labor Fisheries Supply, Seattle, WA Stocked store, moved freight, picked items from warehouse 06.11 07.11

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