Simon Boateng
Policy Analyst
Washington, DC simon.boateng@example.com +1 (555) 002-1160 simonboateng.example
Profile
Policy analyst who writes briefs a staffer can finish on a train. Data, caveats, and a recommendation that names who would have to do the work.
Experience
Policy Analyst
2019 – Present
Capitol Policy Desk · Washington, DC
- Published 11 briefs used in two hearing packets, with methods appendices staff did not have to invent.
- Built a tracker of 60 bills so weekly notes stayed factual.
- Presented findings to a coalition without overstating what the sample could support.
Research Assistant
2016 – 2019
Potomac College · Washington, DC
- Coded interview notes and learned to keep a quote attached to consent.
- Cleaned administrative data for a housing study.
Skills
Policy writing · Qualitative research · Data cleaning · Briefings · Citations · Stakeholder maps
Education
M.P.P.
2016
Potomac College
Projects
Brief Pattern
Two-page memo with decision, evidence, and open questions.