Politically-astute election specialist offering expertise in data monitoring and database training. Outstanding knowledge of campaign organizing and volunteer management.
Work History
Election Specialist03/2013 to Current Illinois State Board Of Elections – Springfield, IL
Reviewed voter data to assure accuracy. Compiled excel reports to monitor changes and provide legal documentation.
Worked with election officials by training them on use of the Illinois Voter Registration System, gathering data for legal reports, and assisting them the states interpretation of the Election Code.
Tested new features on the state\'s voter registration site, organized constructive feedback, and developed introductions for users.
Processed applications for voter dissemination files for political action committees and inserted data into Access or comma delimited text
Studied election procedure and the state\'s interpretation of the election code to support calls from election officials, campaigns, committees, and the general public.
Tested voting equipment by marking ballots, running voting machines, and comparing data.
Trained public and coworkers in the use of the registered voter database for the purpose of petition checks.
Field Organizer 07/2012 to 11/2012 Kreitlow for Congress – Hudson, WI
Managed satellite office for the west end of the district
Organized, managed, participated in, and entered data from phone banks.
Drew out maps for targeted canvassing
Assisted fundraisers featuring prominent guests such as The Wisconsin 14 and Russ Feingold
Recruited volunteers and interns.
Introduced and trained volunteers and the County Democratic group on the use of Vote Builder (VAN)
Field questions from the public in regards to the candidate\'s platform.
Rat Research Lab Manger08/2010 to 05/2012 Psychology Research Lab – Sweet Briar
Managed the lab\'s schedule for workers and students.
Maintained clean habitat for rats, monitored welfare, and provided nutrition.
Assisted in setup, monitoring and shut down of experiments.
Entered research data into excel formats.
Trained and supervised other lab workers.
Provided upkeep and repairs for all equipment in the lab.
Conducted research on Human Emotional Conditioning and Its Affects on Image Search.
Office Assistant 03/2009 to 05/2010 Project Success - TRiO – Oglesby, IL
Conducted daily office operations such as sorting mail, fielding calls, and various organizing tasks.
Worked with students in regards to explaining TRiO\'s mission statement, encouraging participation, setting up meetings with counselors, and signing up for programs offered.
Helped coordinate events by designing flyers, tracking participants, researching logistic details, and running errands.
Entered data from student activities.
Monitored student use of education equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science2012Sweet Briar College-
Sweet Briar,
VA
Interned with Dodson for Virginia State Senate (2011)
Interned with Obama for America (2011)
President of the College Democrats
Received Leadership Certificate
Associate of Arts: 2010Illinois Valley Community College-
Oglesby,
IL
President of College Democrats.
Represented TRiO in Washington D.C. to secure grant funding from lawmakers.
Interned with the Debbie Halvorson for Congress campaign.
Organized college wide volunteer efforts as Phi Theta Kappa service chair.
Accomplishments
Precinct Committeeman for Miller Township, Marseilles, IL (2008-2010)
Democrat of the Year for LaSalle County, IL (2009)
Volunteer
Senior Youth Group Advisor for Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, IL (2016- Current)
Young Adult Community Organizer, Springfield, IL (2013-Current)
Student Ambassador for Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL (2009-2010)
