William C.

Whitmire
william.whitmirew@gmail.com | (954) 439-3395 | linkedin.com/in/williamcwhitmire

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Congressman Al Lawson (D-FL), Legislative Intern May 2017 Present
Utilize Intranet Quorum to batch, assign and distribute congressional mail correspondence
Author meeting and briefing notes for the Member, Chief of Staff and legislative team
Attend public gatherings and events in advance to coordinate logistics and daily planning
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Emerging Leader May 2017 Present

Serve within a cohort of 46 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellows on Capitol Hill
Work with senior staff on career development activities specific to service on Capitol Hill
Attend research and legislative briefings tailored to service in the United States House

Florida State University, Alumni Association President (Student) December 2016 Present
Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer of Burger King and other senior FSU alumni
Plan events that focus on student & alumni mentorship programming and alumni outreach
Coordinate fundraising and speaking engagement activities for advanced donor development

Al Lawson for Congress, Campaign Volunteer May 2016 November 2016

Served the campaign Communications Director in support the campaign social media effort
Co-authored email content, social media messaging and policy position papers for the team
Tackled all duties as assigned by the Campaign Manager and senior campaign staff team

College Democrats of America, Internal Affairs Director December 2014 May 2015

Served throughout the midterm elections on a team of social and digital media volunteers
Worked closely with local and state officials on campus safety and gun access legislation
Coordinated volunteer recruitment for canvassing activities and door-knocking events

Florida State Assembly, District Office Intern October 2012 May 2014

Served Representative Hazel Rodgers (D-FL) in her district office with a focus on casework
Drafted response letters on a wide variety of political issues to include healthcare and tax

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Urban League of Broward County | YMCA of South Florida | Obama for America

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & English, Florida State University, Class of 2017