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ELECTION SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
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
Company Name – City, State
  • 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
Company Name – City, State
  • 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
Company Name – City
  • 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
Company Name – City, State
  • 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- City, State
  • 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- City, State
  • 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)
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Sweet Briar College
  • Illinois Valley Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Election Specialist
  • Field Organizer
  • Rat Research Lab Manger
  • Office Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Political Science 2012
    Associate of Arts : 2010

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