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Cassie Castro

BA in Political Science and Public Relations and Strategic Communication

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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774-251-1901

Aspiring Political Communicator

About

About

MY BACKGROUND

I believe that our most difficult challenges inspire us to produce the most groundbreaking and impactful work. When the odds are stacked against us, that is when we have the opportunity to shine. It is through this philosophy that I developed a dream to start a career that pairs my love for politics with my passion for effective and strategic communication. Living in Washington, D.C. and being at the center of so many important political and social events these past several years, I have watched the good guys fall short time and time again. I'm tired of losing. I want to bring my skills, passion, and knowledge to a winning team of fellow creators and strategists who want to see change in this world. 

Education & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

2015–2019

American University – Washington, D.C.; Class of 2019 

Bachelor of Arts; Political Science & Public Relations and Strategic Comm.

GPA: 3.48

Spring 2018

Study Abroad – Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile 

Political Science, Comparative Politics 

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

May 2019–March 2020

Elizabeth Warren for President, Field Organizer

February 2019–May 2018

Porter Novelli, Public Relations Intern

September 2018–December 2018

Strauss Media Strategies, Public Relations Intern

2011–2015

Barnstable High School, Barnstable, MA, Class of 2015 

April 2018–July 2018

American Corner, Coordinator/Intern

September 2017 2016–December 2017

National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project, Intern

June 2016–August 2017

Associates of Cape Cod, Summer Marketing Intern

Skills & Languages

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

Microsoft and Google

Social Media Management

Writing

Research

Media Scanning Tools

(Meltwater, Cision, Factiva, Critical Mention)

Data Analytics

Graphic Design

Survey Implementation and Design

English

Spanish

Skills & Languages
Work Samples

Work Samples

WHAT I'VE DONE

Click one of the two categories below to see examples of my work in that area:

Courses

RELEVANT COURSE EXPERIENCE

Politics and the Media

Political Communication

Public Relations Writing

Public Communication Research

Political Research

References

References

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME

Noemí Enchautegui-de-Jesús, PhD

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Professor of Community Psychology at American University

Relationship: Noemí was my faculty advisor for the recent trip I led to the U.S.-Mexico Border.

Email: enchaute@american.edu 

Phone: 1 (301) 312-7666 

Pallavi Kumar

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Assistant Professor of Public Relations at American University

Relationship: Professor Kumar was my Public Relations capstone professor in the Spring of 2019.

Contact Info: Available upon request

Stephen Angelsmith

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Director of the Alternative Breaks Program at American University

Relationship: Stephen hired me as an alternative break leader and was my direct supervisor.  

Email: sangelsmith@american.edu 

Phone: 1 (202) 885-2684

Luna Berhane

Senior Account Executive at Porter Novelli

Relationship: Luna hired me at Porter Novelli and she was my direct supervisor. 

Email: luna.berhane@porternovelli.com 

Phone: 1 (585) 402-6032

Brendan O'Connell

Senior Account Executive at Strauss Media Strategies

Relationship: Brendan was a colleague that I worked with during my internship at Strauss Media.

Email: boconnell@straussmedia.com 

Phone: 1 (301) 661-0022

Awards & Interests

Leadership

WHERE I SHINE

Alternative Break Leader to the U.S.-Mexico Border

Vice President of the American University Pep Band

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Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Playing the saxophone and piano

Traveling with family

Drinking coffee 

Watching Netflix

Spending time with friends and family

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