Logan Patmon
Academic Experience
Central Michigan University- August 2010-May 2014
Majors: Journalism & Political Science
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Recipient, 2014 Central Michigan University National Association for the Advancement of Colored People College Achievement Award
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Recipient, 2010 Central Michigan University’s Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship
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Recipient, 2010 Multicultural Award of Distinction Scholarship
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Staff writer, Grand Central University magazine
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President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Rho Delta Chapter
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Treasurer, National Pan-Hellenic Council
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Historian, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
University of Cambridge- July 2012-August 2012 Cambridge, U.K.
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International Summer School
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Took courses on International Relations in a Global Age, Power and Politics in Britain, and Public Politics and Economics.
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Participated in Plenary lecture series on Intelligence
Hampton University-June 2009-August 2009
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Participant, 2009 Summer enrichment
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Pre-college program
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Grade Point Average 3.87
Employment Experience
Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program
Goldman School of Public Policy June 2013-July 2013 Berkeley, CA
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Competitively selected for a seven-week Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute to improve analytical, quantitative, and legal skills.
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Took rigorous courses in Policy Analysis and Communications, Introduction to Economic Policy Analysis and Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis and Public Policy and Law.
Internship at the Michigan Chronicle & Detroit Front Page
Office of Real Times Media June 2012-July 2012 Detroit, MI
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Wrote stories for the Michigan Chronicle newspaper on a variety of topics
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Helped in the redesign and re-launch of the Detroit Front Page Magazine
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Established a Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the Detroit Front Page
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)
Office of Congressman John Conyers May 2011-August 2011 Washington, DC
·Elected-President of the CBCF Internship program
·Managed front office, answered phones, and distributed mail to Congressional staff
·Act as a liaison for constituents, the Congressman, and his staff
·Assisted in the execution of a local Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in the Congressman’s district
·Developed a Community Action Plan to address issues in Detroit community
·Planned, and implemented numerous community events which successfully enhanced the Member’s visibility and community involvement throughout the district.
Bank of America/Focus Hope, Detroit, MI- Intern Summer 2010
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Taught financial literacy and math classes to young people
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Coordinated summer camp activities
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Participated in a food distributed program that feed 41,000 people per month
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Participated in a Washington D.C. government orientation program that included tours of federal offices, departments, agencies and various historic sites.
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE
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Volunteer, Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels. 2010-2015
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Volunteer, Southfield Public Library- Set up displays, and read to children. 2007-2008
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Treasurer, City of Southfield Youth advisory Committee-Assisted in fundraiser that resulted in $25,000 for campaign to increase youth awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving. During High School.
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President, Young Humanitarians- Raised funds to feed homeless residents in the Detroit Metro area. During High School.
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Mentor, Big Brother Big Sister Program- Severed as a mentor to boys between the ages of 6-11. During High School.