Undergraduate at the Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania Area
- Current
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- Pennsylvania Youth Director at American Solutions for Winning the Future
- Founder & Chairman at Safeguard Old State
- President & General Manager at The LION 90.7fm (WKPS)
- Past
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- Interim Arts & Culture Editor at The Philadelphia Bulletin
- Education
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- Pennsylvania State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Political Organization
- Websites
Thomas A. Shakely’s Summary
I'm a young undergraduate at the Pennsylvania State University, residing in State College, Pa. I believe citizens who value meritocracy have the power to transform government. I'm passionate about creating, promoting and developing things with impact.
Thomas A. Shakely’s Specialties:
Higher Education Reform, Talk Radio, Public Speaking, Political Advocacy, Non-Profit Initiatives
Thomas A. Shakely’s Experience
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Pennsylvania Youth Director
American Solutions for Winning the Future
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Public Policy industry)
June 2008 — Present (2 months)
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Founder & Chairman
Safeguard Old State
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Public Policy industry)
May 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)
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President & General Manager
The LION 90.7fm (WKPS)
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2006 — Present (1 year 11 months)
I began as an on-air panelist with the local public affairs program, and was quickly appointed Financial Director, securing an operating budget of nearly $30,000 for the fiscal year. Promoted to Vice President & Program Director after first year, spearheading a complete overhaul of the station's physical plant, managing the training program for new disc-jockeys and managing the station's staff of over 100 volunteers. As President & General Manager I lead the executive staff along with the alumni relations, development and community relations programs.
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Interim Arts & Culture Editor
The Philadelphia Bulletin
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
June 2006 — August 2006 (3 months)
Daily pagination using QuarkXPress, managed student interns, daily interaction with newsroom staff and editors, chose and copy edited print articles.
Thomas A. Shakely’s Education
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Pennsylvania State University
Political Science 2005 — 2009 (expected)
Frequently featured in local media including the Centre Daily Times & The Daily Collegian for advocacy related to higher education reform and promoting student-centered policies.
- Activities and Societies:
- The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA), The LION 90.7fm (WKPS, Penn State Radio).
Additional Information
Thomas A. Shakely’s Websites:
Thomas A. Shakely’s Groups:
Archbishop Wood Catholic High School Alumni Association
Thomas A. Shakely’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- new ventures
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