William Jusino

Professional Staff Member at House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Washington D.C. Metro Area

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Education
  • Harvard University
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William Jusino’s Summary

Legislative and government relations professional living in Alexandria, VA. Broad experience in legislative research, media relations and writing/editing. Self-motivated and capable of working independently, in team settings, and as leader of a team. Interested in legislative research, oversight and investigations, and domestic policy. Areas of oversight include US Census, federal procurement including Defense, federal property management and disposal, identification document security, and others.

William Jusino’s Specialties:

Writing, copy editing, legislative and independent research, media relations


William Jusino’s Experience

  • Professional Staff Member

    House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

    (Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)

    January 2009Present (7 months)

    - Perform research on legislation and legislative issues pending before the committee

    - Review drafts of bills and amendments

    - Meet with representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector to discuss issues and concerns

    - Brief members of Congress and staff on legislative issues

  • Professional Staff Member

    House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Govt. Management

    (Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)

    January 2008January 2009 (1 year 1 month)

    - Performed research on legislative and oversight issues pending before the subcommittee

    - Met with representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector to discuss issues and concerns

    - Briefed members of Congress

    - Organized subcommittee hearings

  • Administrative Assistant

    LawMedia Group

    (Public Relations and Communications industry)

    August 2007January 2008 (6 months)

    - Tracked clips, maintained record of 10-30 relevant news clips daily

    - Researched regulatory issues

    - Performed support tasks

  • Associate Photography Chair, News Board Editor

    The Harvard Crimson

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)

    February 2004November 2006 (2 years 10 months)

    — The Harvard Crimson is Harvard University’s independent, student-operated newspaper, published Monday through Friday

    Associate Photography Chair, Weekend
    February 2006-November 2006
    - Directed a team of photographers to cover newsworthy events on campus and in the Cambridge/Boston area three days each week

    - Trained approximately 30 new photographers in camera use, photojournalism, and production methods

    - Edited and produced photographs and graphics for Monday newspaper

    Photography Junior Executive
    February 2004-February 2006
    - Covered newsworthy events on campus and in Cambridge/Boston area

    - Photographed many of Harvard University's 41 varsity sports

    - Assisted with production and editing of photographs and graphics

    News Editor, City Team Desk
    February 2005 – January 2006
    - Reported on Cambridge city politics and federal relations with Harvard University

  • Researcher-Writer

    Let's Go Publications

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)

    April 2006July 2006 (4 months)

    — Let’s Go Publications is a student-operated company that produces a series of budget travel guides for young adults; the series is available at bookstores nationwide

    - Researched a route over 3,000 miles in length for the guide “Let’s Go Roadtripping USA, Second Edition” (St. Martin’s Press, 2007)

    - Rated accommodations, restaurants, museums, entertainment, and provided other travel information during a 54-day solo drive from Atlantic City, NJ to San Francisco, CA

    - Wrote and updated over 100 pages of copy

    - Updated 12 city maps

  • Intern

    Office of Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-12)

    (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Legislative Office industry)

    June 2005August 2005 (3 months)

    - Compiled constituent letters, researched and wrote responses on a wide range of topics

    - Attended congressional hearings, prepared memos

    - Researched and wrote issue reports on legislation and district projects

    - Worked with Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretary on press releases; assisted with media relations


William Jusino’s Education

  • Harvard University

    B.A. , Government , 20032007

    Focused studies on American politics, with coursework in electoral politics and education policy

    Graduated with citation in Spanish Language

    Received Dunster House Shield award for contributions to House life

    Activities and Societies:
    Harvard Crimson (Associate Photography Chair and News Board City Team editor), Manager of the Dunster House Grille

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William Jusino’s Interests:

Writing, digital photography, gourmet cooking, beer brewing,

William Jusino’s Groups:

  •    Harvard College Alumni

William Jusino’s Honors:

Dunster House Shield award for contributions to House life, 2007

Harvard Book Award, 2002


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