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1. Caitlin Ruth Carey
Cell: (551) 804-1085
Email: caitlin.carey@columbia.edu
caitlinruthcarey.com
A creative, action-oriented, and curious individual. Highly focused and results-driven leader with a passion for
learning and sharing that knowledge with others through superior written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science Columbia University
Focus in Comparative and American Politics, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa New York, NY
Class of 2017
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Researcher Linden Trust for Conservation
2016 to 2017 New York, NY
• Worked on LTC’s Alliance for Market Solutions initiative to encourage the adoption of an economy-wide, market-based
solution to address the challenge of climate change.
• Conducted comprehensive biographical research and analysis on potential supporters, including info regarding political
donations, charitable giving, career history, and personal history.
• Delivered competitive intelligence on individuals and organizations to identify risks and opportunities prior to contact.
• Assembled concise, action-oriented reports—ranging from 1 to 25+ pages—that provided meaningful insights
on research subjects.
• Collaborated with an opposition research firm to create new biographical research standards.
• Created a research style guide to ensure consistent presentation of information.
• Consistently performed on a fast paced timeline to guarantee all staff members had the necessary information at all times
• Excelled in a fast paced workflow, often fielding last minute requests to ensure the full briefing of staff.
States and Political Intern Hillary for America
2015 to 2016 Brooklyn, NY
• Built grassroots student organizations at over 150 campuses across the country.
• Completed HFA Analytics Academy—a two-week course designed to prepare data and analytics staffers with training in
advanced Excel techniques, the use of Geographic Information Systems, and data modeling and targeting.
• Trained student leaders to plan, organize, and execute events.
• Organized and maintained a large database of student information and activity.
• Organized events across New York City.
• Wrote event briefings for high profile speakers.
• Trained a team of interns and managed day-to-day work at campaign HQ.
Trainer and Content Producer Apple, Inc.
2007 to 2014 Woodcliff Lake, NJ
• Created training material used by all retail employees across 16 countries worldwide.
• Impacted training on a global scale by designing multiple workshops with iBooks Author, Keynote, and Pages to
Apple’s design standards.
• Primary facilitator of three-day off-site orientation for new managers and new hires in Northern New Jersey. Class size:
50 plus participants.
• Facilitated off-site classroom-style training for future trainers and mentors.
• Owned daily staff scheduling for all technical support and training employees.
• Delivered one-on-one training on all Apple products to customers of varying skill levels.
• Organized the in-store training for new product launches, sales tools, and software.
2. SKILLS
Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
Certifications: Aperture, Final Cut Pro X, iWork, Apple Mobile Device Troubleshooting
Additional Software: Adobe CS, Microsoft Office, Outlook, LexisNexis, Kronos Workforce Management, iBooks Author,
IBM Silver Pop, Votebuilder
Languages: English (native speaker), French (working proficiency)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS
Arthur Ross Foundation Scholarship Columbia University
September 2016
• Scholarship for academic achievement at Columbia University.
General Studies Honor Society Columbia University
Inducted 2016
• Society for exceptional GS undergraduates committed to intellectual discovery and academic excellence.
General Studies Service Award Columbia University
April 2016
• This award is given to students who have distinguished themselves this academic year with a dedication to leadership
and service within the School of General Studies and the Columbia University community.
Edwin Robbins Academic Research and Public Service Fellowship Columbia University
April 2016
• Selected by Columbia University’s Department of Political Science. Summer stipend awarded to students engaged with
important matters of politics or policymaking in unpaid, public service internships.
Olga H. Knoepke Scholarship Columbia University
September 2015
• Scholarship for academic achievement at Columbia University.
Dean’s List Columbia University
Fall 2014-Present
• Awarded to students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.6.
Pi Sigma Alpha Mu Chapter Columbia University
President 2016-2017
• Honors exceptional Political Science students in the oldest department of its kind in the country. It is dedicated to
students who excel in their Political Science coursework at Columbia University, and who demonstrate a dedication to
public service and scholarship.
Lee C. and Jean Magnano Bollinger Fellowship Columbia University
June 2015
• Full scholarship to study constitutional engineering and democracy in Tunis, Tunisia and Istanbul, Turkey.
Japan Friendship Ties Program - Kakahashi Fellow Tokyo, Japan
May 2015
• Selected to represent Columbia on a fully funded visit to Japan.
Political Science Students Association Columbia University
President 2015-2016
• Expanded club’s focus to better engage the Columbia community and positively impact the surround area through the
study of political science.