Shaun O'Connor - MPA Capstone Portfolio
Shaun O'Connor
Master of Public Administration
Rutgers University-Newark
School of Public Affairs and Administration
Capstone Portfolio
About Me.
Shaun graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and earned his Master of Public Administration through Rutgers University. Since graduating from college Shaun has been working in the District Office of Congressman Donald Norcross and is currently the Deputy Constituent Services Director. He has also been involved with the South Jersey Young Democrats and has served in various positions on the executive board including President, Treasurer and Vice President. Shaun has always had a strong desire for public service and helping others has always been his motivation for pursuing a career in government.
Relevant Education & Professional Experience
2020-Present
Master of Public Administration
Rutgers University - Newark
I am currently finishing my Master of Public Administration. The program through Rutgers-Newark is interdisciplinary and covers all aspects of the field of public administration. Some examples of the core courses are Economics for Public Administration, Technology and Public Administration, Administrative Ethics, Human Resources Administration, and the Capstone. My electives were Government Revenue Theory and Administration, Evidence-based Policy and Management, and Intergovernmental and Intersectoral Management.
2018- Present
Deputy Constituent Services Director
Rep. Donald Norcross
In my current role I assist with casework management, military academy nominations and the financial administration of the office. I have some familiarity with many federal and state programs and services, and have organized various events and informational webinars for constituents. I also handle all the financial management of the office including managing the office budget, paying the bills, managing payroll changes, and coordinating various services for the office such as technology installations and office supply ordering.
2014-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Stockton University
I earned my B.A. in Political Science at Stockton University with a focus on American government and politics. Some examples of courses I took include Political Methodology, Political Parties, American Political Behavior and Representation, Introduction to Public Policy and the Senior Seminar.
"Ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country "