The document is a resume for Jason M. White that outlines his professional experience, education, skills, affiliations, licenses, honors and community service. For his professional experience, he has worked as an independent political consultant since 2003 and as a freelance legal and political blogger since 2012. He received a Juris Doctor from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2009. His skills include speech writing, public relations, legal research, and relationship building. He has been involved with various professional affiliations and holds a Notary Public license in Georgia.
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1. Jason M. White 1075 Peachtree Walk, N.E., #A506 - Atlanta, GA 30309. C - 912.322.4247 - jasonwhite13
@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/2003 to Present | Self | Independent Political Consultant | Atlanta, GA
8/2012 to Present | Self | Freelance Legal and Political Blogger | Atlanta, GA
2/2013 to Present | The Manely Firm's Justice Cafe | Administrative Assistant | Atlanta, GA
10/2011 to Present | Metro Conflict Defender's Office | Legal Intern | Atlanta, GA
5/2011 to 8/2011 | DeKalb County Public Defender's Office | Summer Intern | Decatur, GA
6/2010 to 7/2011 | Law Office of L. David Wolfe, P.C. | Law Clerk | Atlanta, GA
6/2010 to 12/2010 | Clayton County Public Defender's Office | Intern | Jonesboro, GA
1/2010 to 5/2010 | State Representative Cecily Hill | Legislative Aide | Atlanta, GA
12/2008 to 8/2009 | Dr. Tracy Sinha-Khona, M.D. | Assistant Office Administrator | Jacksonville, FL
EDUCATION
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School | Atlanta, GA | 8, 2009 | Juris Doctor | Law
h Completed three externships in Indigent Defense for course credit.
h Member, Public Defender's Club.
Georgia College and State University | Milledgeville, GA | 8, 2005 | Bachelor of Arts | Political Science | Rhetoric
h Completed significant course work in Public Administration, and European Union Studies, which has
significantly contributed to my expertise in political management, political campaigns and consulting,
political theory, international relations and European politics.
h As an active member, and Chairman of GC&SU College Republicans, helped with numerous local, state,
and federal campaigns.
h Major concentration in Legal Studies with emphasis on Criminal Justice and Constitutional Law.
h Two Study-abroad programs in Europe with extensive travel to France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and
Luxembourg.
SKILLS
Speech Writing & Public Address Management/Administration Leadership/Advocacy
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Coalition Building Media, Community & Public Relations Public Relations
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Organizational Development Policy and Procedures Development Written and Verbal Communication
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Conflict Resolution Community Relations Teamwork
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Research Methods Strategic Planning Relationship Building
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State and Local Government Family Law Litigation
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Legal Research and Writing Criminal Law Criminal Procedure
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Volunteer Coordination Lobbying Policy Development
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member - Georgia Association of College Republicans, Atlanta, GA, 2005 to 2009. Chairman of GC&SU College
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Republicans and active voting member of Georgia Association of College Republicans.
Member - National Eagle Scout Association, 2002
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Student Member - Republican National Lawyers Association, 2009 to 2011
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Student Member - Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009 to 2013
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Student Member - Georgia Bar Association, 2009 to 2012
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Student Member - American Bar Association, 2009 to 2012
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Member - Pi Sigma Alpha, 2007 to 2008. National Political Science Honor Society.
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LICENSES
Notary Public, State of Georgia, 2007
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Registered Neutral - Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, 2010. Registered Mediator in General/Civil Litigation and
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Domestic Relations.
HONORS
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America, 2002
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
10/2008 to Present | People Against Sex Trafficking, Inc. | Director of Community Service | Atlanta, GA
Scheduled and coordinated community service projects, awareness events, and fundraisers to support the efforts of the
organization.
1/2006 to 12/2008 | Better World Books | Campus Coordinator | Milledgeville, GA
Scheduled and coordinated the efforts of volunteer workers to achieve project goals.