Shallum Atkinson

608 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. | (678) 508-2813 | shallum.atkinson@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. January 2017-Present
Legislative Intern Office of Congressman David Scott (GA-13)
Help improve work output and efficiency of legislative staff
Assist legislative staff in research and special projects
Verizon Wireless, Athens GA July 2016-January 2017
Sales Associate
Assess and translate customer needs and desires into latest cellular technology
Create a one-of-a-kind experience through positive and knowledgeable relations
Northeast Georgia Officials Association, Athens, GA October 2015-December 2016
Georgia High School Association Basketball Official
Uphold integrity and flow of GHSA contests through rule enforcement and player supervision
Work with officiating team in critical game management decisions
UGA Dept. of Recreational Sports, Athens GA August 2013-December 2016
Site Manager/ Lead Official
Supervise hundreds of patrons per day as well as other officials on staff
Inspire and develop rookie and junior officials through training and mentorship
Officiate basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and softball
College Works Painting, Lawrenceville, GA November 2014-August 2015
Local Branch Manager
Attained company mission by accounting for $25,000 in revenue over a three-month span
Solicited customer needs and translated them into custom paint projects
Recruited, hired, and on-boarded employees
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Black Male Leadership Society, Athens, GA April 2014-May 2016
President
Created an environment of excellence for 11 executive board members and 125 members
Carried out organization missions through management of a $10,500 budget
Engaged in recruitment, retention, development, and graduation of African-American men at UGA
Student Government Association, Athens, GA April 2014-April 2016
Chief Justice (2 Consecutive Terms)
Ensured the integrity of SGA through constitutional enforcement and review
Chaired the Supreme Court, held hearings as to the constitutionality of legislation and conduct
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER
In Touch Managements Youth Academy: Mentor, Athens, GA April 2014-Present
Develop and inspire Athens-Clarke County students through mentorship
Assist in Academy planning and execution of events
Georgia African American Male Experience, Athens, GA April 2014-April 2016
Plan, develop, and execute a recruitment weekend for African-American males
Road Dawgs, Athens, GA
April 2016
Helped inspire ideas behind recruitment program
Devoted time to outreach by traveling to schools to speak and answer questions

EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA August 2013-May 2017
Grady College of Journalism | Public Affairs Journalism
School of Public and International Affairs | Political Science