Blair Joseph Gremillion

985-705-8560
bgrem12@lsu.edu


Objective To utilize my education, natural interpersonal skills, and experiences gained working as a
Page in Congress to gain employment.

Education Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA Anticipated May 2016
Major: Mass Communications (Poli Comm) Cumulative GPA 3.0
Minor: Communication Studies
Related Coursework: Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking and Speech
Writing, Digital Marketing, Film Editing

Experience Control Room Operator, Cox Auditorium, LSU September 2012 Present
Baton Rouge, LA
Maintain computer systems and electronic devices and integrating technologies, including
audio/visual systems for use in a classroom environment. Repair hardware, software and
electronic malfunctions that occur in high profile situations. Organize, coordinate with
numerous departments, and lead teams preparing the Auditorium for large events and
projects for up to 1000 people. Also, provide training for new employees.

U.S. House of Representatives Page June 2009 May 2010
Washington, DC
Selected to serve as a Congressional Page for a four-week summer session. After each
session, approximately 5 out of 100 pages are nominated to stay for the next session to serve
as mentors and help the new page class transition into their duties. Chosen to stay for three
additional sessions, which has never happened in the history of the Page program. During
the fall and spring sessions, attended junior year of High School at the Page school
established at the library of Congress from 6am-noon. Followed school by working in the
House of Representatives until Congress finished for the day. Page job duties included
interacting with members of Congress and their staff, note taking for the clerks office,
message transfer between the House floor and congressional offices, distribution of voting
packages on behalf of House leadership, flag raising and lowering, and any other duties to
help facilitate the legislative process. While serving as the Senior Page and leading the
duties of the other Pages, developed a solid professional network of co-workers with strong
political aspirations from around the nation.

Kennel Technician, Devun Veterinarian October 2008 - May 2009
Mandeville, LA
Responsible for the kennel that housed dogs and cats, performed blood tests on animals, and
assisted Veterinarian staff as needed.

Honors Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award recipient.

Activities Worked on political campaigns for Senators and House members in a variety of functions.
Performed as stand-up comic to improve public speaking skills and audience management.