Candidate: Albert H. Wilcox, Jr.

Albert Hainesworth Wilcox, Jr. 2215 Holcroft Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32208 H- (904) 354-9086 or (904) 765-5246 awilcoxjr@yahoo.com   Education:  Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science 1996   Honors and Accomplishments: Student Government Association Treasurer and President National Dean’s List National Student Government Association Award Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society Alabama State University Golden Ambassador   Internships:  Jacksonville Supervisor of Elections Office, Jacksonville, Florida Summer Internship 1994   Election Office Intern- assisted in the orientation of candidates for elective office; organized a voter registration drive for graduating seniors in area high schools; researched the impact of drawing minority access districts in the State of Florida; served as a Deputy Registrar for Duval County; served as polling official   Jacksonville City Council (Councilman Terry L.  Fields), Jacksonville, Florida Summer Internship 1993  City Council Intern – researched and analyzed policy issues and prospective legislation and wrote policy analysis and synopsis; researched bond issues, sewer and drainage projects and the historic district legislation for the City of Jacksonville; correspondent with constituents concerning various issues   Work Experience:  Duval County School Board, Jacksonville, Florida Middle School History Instructor/ Student Activities Coordinator 1998- Present History Instructor- assume all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher, including professional development, communication with parents, assignment of students, and staff meetings; collaborate with cooperating subject grade level teachers to design curriculum and lesson plans; performed basic administrative duties such as recording attendance and organizing student portfolios; provide individual assistance to students, as needed Student Activities Coordinator – served as a publicity coordinator, providing designs, publicity and implementation of office public relations programs; coordinated events, programs, and campus activities that were grade level appropriate for middle school students; served as ex-officio member of all campus organizations; served as chair of student activities committee; sponsored and advised the “Brain Brawl” Team; organized and advised the Student Government Association and elections; chaired the Lyceum Speakers Bureau Committee   Florida Senate (State Senator Betty Holzendorf) Jacksonville, Florida Legislative Assistant III 1996-1998 Legislative Assistant- researched and analyzed possible legislation for the Senator; prepared issue briefs on legislation; corresponded with constituents concerning various state and local issues; organized district town hall meetings; represented the Senator on various boards and committees; held meetings with the city, state and community officials; prepared press releases and media packets for the office; organized several community events (Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner and Thanksgiving Breakfast)   Elective Office: Duval County Soil And Water Board Commissioner, Group 4 At-Large Elected November 2000-2004 Chair, Technology Committee- implemented the web page for the Duval Soil and Water Board that provided information and government resources to the regional agricultural community Chair, Personnel Committee- provided oversight over all personnel matters within the office of the Duval Soil and Water Board   Affiliations and Membership: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Jacksonville Jaycees Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee   Endorsements: Jacksonville Firefighters Association Fraternal Order of Police AFL-CIO AFSME Duval Teachers United Jacksonville Central Labor Council \"Political advertisement paid for and approved by Albert H. Wilcox, Jr. for Soil and Water Conservation Board, Group 5.\"