shawn samuels
@shawnsamuels
Public policy analyst skilled in quantitative research, data cleaning, and stakeholder communication.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a public policy professional pursuing a Master of Public Policy with hands-on experience in quantitative research, data cleaning, and statistical analysis using R. I co-authored a policy memo based on analysis of American Community Survey data (50,000+ households) and developed visualizations and tables to support policy recommendations.
I bring practical leadership experience from supervising and training staff as a shift lead, plus grassroots campaign and voter outreach experience. I am detail-oriented, comfortable with data-driven policy work, and committed to producing clear, actionable analysis that informs decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Shift Lead
Jersey Mike’s Subs, LLC
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Supervised and trained staff, managed scheduling and inventory, and resolved customer issues to maintain operational efficiency and service quality.
PSConducted quantitative analysis of ACS data, cleaned and analyzed datasets of 50,000+ households using R, and co-authored a policy memo with recommendations on farm cost burdens.
Volunteer
Union County Democrats
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Supported voter registration efforts and grassroots organizing to increase civic participation in the county.
Campaign Intern
Clark Mitchell for State House
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Conducted door-to-door canvassing to mobilize voters and gather constituent feedback for the campaign.
Campaign Intern
James Craig for State Senate
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Assisted with voter outreach and phone banking to increase voter engagement and support for the campaign.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TPThe Pennsylvania State University — University Park
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Pursuing a Master of Public Policy with expected graduation in December 2026, focusing on public policy research and quantitative analysis.
WCWashington & Jefferson College
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy
Activities and societies: Volunteer work with local Democratic party and campaign internships
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, graduating in May 2021 with coursework and experience in policy analysis and civic engagement.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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