Jonathan Falcone
Waterloo, ON/Ottawa,ON https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfalcone11/
Summary
Political Science Master's student with real-world experience in research, project creation and client service with a professional background in media
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
COVID Border Accountability Project
University of Notre Dame, IND
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for gathering all COVID-19 related border policies from assigned countries, determining duration and end dates
- Coded these policies using Qualtrics and Google Sheets
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
Communications Assistant
Canadian Political Science Association
Ottawa, ON
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Responsible for liaising with speakers at the 2021 Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
- Ran Zoom calls, ensured all discussion panels began and ended on time
- Ensured that speakers of each panel were organized, on time and aware of all relevant rules and procedures
Policy Research Intern
Canopach
New York City, NY
04.2019
- Conducted research with a consultancy firm on current policy and political concerns
- Responsible for intensive research of government cybersecurity policy
- Converted this research into a public awareness campaign easily accessible to the general public
Sales Representative
Capital Barbecue
Ottawa, ON
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Initiated and closed sales on high priced items, namely barbecue and patio merchandise
- Answered phones, emails and worked with clients to ensure their satisfaction at all times
- Averaged gross sales of roughly $400,000 annually over three seasons
Production Assistant/Associate Producer
Accessible Media Inc
Ottawa, ON
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Researched ideas for local interest stories, and assisted in the brainstorming process
- Wrote and edited scripts for various television segments that later made it to air
- Acted as liaison between producers and technical crews of a television production
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON2023
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Major: Political Science, Minor: History
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06.2021
College Diploma - Television Broadcasting
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2013
Skills
- Writing
- Research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Thriving in fast-paced and energetic environments
- Campaign creation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Volunteer Experience
Radio Host/ Co-Producer 03/2018 to 11/2020
CKCU 93.1 FM
- Co-host of The Filibuster, weekly public affairs and political talk show
- Producer responsible for editing taped program and submission to station for airing
Student Support Specialist 04/2014 to 06/2015
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
- Worked with at risk children on student success and life skills
Television Crew Member 07/2010 to 12/2013
Rogers TV
- Camera operator, computer graphics assistant and technical director for a local television station
Timeline
Communications Assistant
Canadian Political Science Association
07.2021 - 07.2021
Research Assistant
COVID Border Accountability Project
03.2021 - 01.2022
Policy Research Intern
Canopach
04.2019
Sales Representative
Capital Barbecue
01.2017 - 01.2019
Production Assistant/Associate Producer
Accessible Media Inc
01.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Major: Political Science, Minor: History
Carleton University
College Diploma - Television Broadcasting
Algonquin College
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