Matthew Goldberger

Matthew Goldberger LSAC: L30000585 Education University of Florida Gainesville, FL • B.A. in Political Science expected May 2010. • Degree-Granting GPA: 3.28 Bob Graham Center for Public Service Tallahassee, FL • Participant in Semester in Tallahassee Program • Studied State Politics with Senator Mike Haridopolos Work Experience Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund Intern May 2009-August 2009. New York, NY • Assisted scholars in distress from over 60 countries secure teaching fellowships at universities across Europe and North America • Participated in a comprehensive research study of over 2000 scholar applicants, results to be published in Scholar Rescue in the Modern World, 2010. Office of Representative Chris Dorworth Legislative Intern January 2009 — May 2009 Tallahassee, FL • Interned during the 2009 state legislative session researching and tracking legislation • Responsible for communicating with constituents; drafted a weekly newsletter to be sent during the legislative session • Completed a comprehensive review and analysis of 250 sales tax exemptions in Florida's tax code Tim Mahoney for US Congress Intern January 2006-August 2006 West Palm Beach, FL • Personal Assistant to successful congressional candidate during 2006 midterm election • Prepared a daily schedule for the candidate and drove the candidate to appearances throughout the campaign Campus Leadership University of Florida Student Government Lobby Coordinator May 2008-May 2009 Gainesville, FL • Served as the appointed advocate for 50,000 students before local, state and federal government • Traveled to Washington DC to meet with all 27 members of Florida's Congressional Delegation • Worked with Gainesville City Commission to improve recycling options for off campus apartment complexes • Oversaw University of Florida Voter Registration efforts during 2008 general election Student Government Productions Chairman January 2008-May 2008 Gainesville, FL • Responsible for planning, promoting, and producing free concerts and speakers for OF Students • Managed a yearly budget of $500,000 and oversaw a staff of 60 student volunteers • Worked with national talent agencies to sign a diverse lineup of free entertainment including Dave Matthew Band, Bob Saget, Duster, Method Man and Redman Unite Party Campaign Chairman August 2009-September 2009 Gainesville, FL • Governed an eleven member executive committee that administers a $12,000 budget semi-annually to elect 47 candidates to the Student Senate • Coordinated a highly organized staff of over 400 student volunteers to mobilize voters • Organized daily campaign meetings to develop a platform, create party literature and execute daily campaign activities including canvassing, rallies and voter turnout • Won 43 of 45 contested seats during the Fall 2009 election cycle Florida Student's Association Government Relations Chair January 2009-May 2009 Tallahassee, FL • Selected by leaders from the student governments of Florida's II public universities to speak on behalf of Florida's university students • Regularly attended and spoke before higher education committee meetings in both chambers of Florida's legislature • Met with legislative leaders and Governor Crist Florida Blue Key Active Member April 2008-Present Gainesville, FL • Elected to membership in "Florida's oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary," founded in 1923 to promote leadership and service to the state and university. Theta Chi Fraternity Active Member August 2006-Present Gainesville, FL EFTA00769386