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Joshua User

@joshuauser10

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Experienced public policy specialist and AI data analyst with strong writing skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining policy research, data analysis, and technical writing in collaborative organizations where I can drive impact, mentor junior staff, and translate complex ideas for diverse audiences.

I am a communications and political science graduate with extensive experience in public policy, AI data labeling, and technical content creation. I combine research, statistical analysis, and persuasive writing to produce clear, actionable outputs for policymakers and clients.

For more than a decade I served as a Public Policy Specialist working directly with legislators, producing speeches, press materials, and organizing events at the state capitol to advance legislative agendas. I developed strong relationships with policymakers and a track record of shaping policy discussion.

Since 2022 I have worked as an independent contractor on AI development platforms, analyzing large datasets, labeling text and audio, and designing precise prompts to guide language models like GPT-4. I also create technical writing and user-facing content to help clients use AI tools effectively.

I bring hands-on nonprofit and clinical support experience, a history of volunteer leadership, and training in ethics, confidentiality, customer service, and crisis management. I look for roles where my research, advocacy, and content skills can drive measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI Data Specialist

Scale

Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Analyzed and labeled large textual and audio datasets, developed precise AI prompts, and produced technical content to improve model outputs and client platform adoption for AI development projects.

Data Labeling Prompt Engineering NLP Data Analysis Technical Writing Quality Assurance

Public Policy Specialist

The Arc

Feb 2008 - Jan 2022 (13 years 11 months)

Worked with legislators on intellectual disability policy, planned annual conventions and rallies at the Pennsylvania Capitol, and produced speeches and press releases to advance legislative agendas.

Public Policy Event Planning Speechwriting Media Relations Policy Research

Copywriter

Textbroker

Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Created persuasive landing page and marketing copy, email subject lines and bodies, and scripts for broadcast and print ads to drive conversions and engagement.

Copywriting Email Marketing seo writing

Board Member

Lebanon County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Sep 2006 - Sep 2009 (3 years)

Elected board member involved in planning local substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services and overseeing financing for eligible low-income residents.

Board Governance Public Health Policy Community Outreach

Therapeutic Support Staff

Youth Advocate Programs

Jan 2005 - Jun 2008 (3 years 5 months)

Implemented treatment plans and behavioral interventions for clients with mental health diagnoses, providing emotional support and assisting clients in developing self-management skills.

Behavioral Interventions Treatment Planning Crisis Management Emotional Support

Researcher / Assistant to Lobbyist

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

May 2005 - May 2007 (2 years)

Researched legislation and regulatory proposals, prepared press releases and briefing materials, attended committee hearings, and supported lobbyists in communicating federation priorities to officials.

Advocacy Press Materials Policy Analysis Hearing Support

Election Intern

National AFL-CIO

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 (11 months)

Managed volunteer teams, analyzed field and election data to target voters, organized door-to-door labor walks and phone banks, and created volunteer training presentations.

Voter Targeting Data Analysis Volunteer Management Canvassing

Clinical Technician

Pennsylvania Counseling Services

Feb 2003 - Feb 2005 (2 years)

Provided emotional support and crisis management for clients, monitored and documented client behavior, and assisted therapy staff in resolving treatment-related issues.

Crisis Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lebanon Valley College

Baccalaureate Degree, Communications and Political Science

Baccalaureate degree in Communications and Political Science with coursework and skills in research, statistical analysis, survey design, interviewing, and research report writing; awarded the Leadership Scholarship for academic success.