
Summary
Community-minded professional with experience across campaign design, event planning, political communication, and persuasive communication strategy. Observant, emotionally aware, and intuitive. Polished written communication, organization, and research skills.
Skills
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Wix website builder, Mailchimp email marketing, Canva design, Fotor photo editor,
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Social media account management and execution of related ads and marketing
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Campaign-specific programs such as Orestar, VAN/Voter Access Network, and Electrac
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Critical communication strategy
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Successful recruitment of volunteers
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Training and leading staff
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Office clerical work, planning, and scheduling
Experience
North Clackamas Education Foundation March 2019 – Current
Communications Coordinator
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Researching audience demographics for the development of strategic a communications plan
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Improving and maintaining current communications with community members and donors
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Developing and scheduling Facebook campaigns and e-mail newsletters
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Developing promotional posters, graphics, and outreach kits
Ryan Deckert for Washington County Chair January 2018 – May 2018
Campaign Field Manager
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Managed campaign’s social media content and accounts: designed persuasive social media messaging for event promotion, volunteer recruitment, and vote building;
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Purchased Facebook ads and identified target audiences; responded to P2P communication and constituent inquiries
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Curated candidate’s weekly newsletter using Mailchimp email marketing
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Crafted promotional graphics
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Supervised community outreach programs, recruited and managed teams of volunteers
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Screened donor archives using Oregon Elections System for Tracking and Reporting; Summarized prospects for fundraising team; conducted online opposition research
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Served as administrative assistant to former State Senator Ryan Deckert: developed campaign calendar through correspondence with county leaders; arranged meetings; scouted public appearance and speaking opportunities
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Oversaw event planning and preparation; served as campaign ambassador and photographed all community events
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Developed canvassing strategy using targeted voter demographics and turf building
Education
Portland State University June 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies; Minor: Civic Leadership
Relevant Coursework:
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Health Communications Campaigns
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Communication Research Methods
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American Sign Language
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Urban Communication
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Intro to Public Relations
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Conflict Resolution
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Social Media
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Political Communication
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Leading Social Change
Community Involvement
Learning Garden Labs, Food Systems and Sustainability Capstone Spring 2017
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Supported LGL staff in their mission to deliver Lane Middle School students place-based education in urban farming, food systems, and sustainability
Overnight Host Volunteer, Portland Homeless Family Solutions 2015 – 2016
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Assisted guests and oversaw facilities at night to alleviate the financial burden of paying staff overnight
Alumni Member of Invisible Children’s Central Michigan University chapter 2011 – 2013
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Assisted with planning and execution of creative fundraising events; Promoted the organization’s mission; Participated in related lobbying
Invisible Children’s Fourth Estate Leadership Conference Summer 2013
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Selected to participate in a four-day educational conference regarding the millennial generation’s role in global justice and international humanitarian efforts led by experts in the field of global justice
Additional Experience
American Red Cross Cascades Region March 2015 – August 2015
Youth Services Intern
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Facilitated communication and organization of the Portland Youth Council; coordinated youth club events, including the ‘Leadership Development Conference’ and integrated youth into annual ‘Camp Prepare’ event; managed youth club databases
Private Child Care Provider September 2013 – Current
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Organized child enrichment, facilitating early learning development; performed mediation and effected de-escalation through problem assessment, informed negotiation, and implementation of creative solutions
Auburn Hills Dairy Queen April 2011 – August 2013
Opening/Closing Manager
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Trained and supervised staffs; ensured execution of FDA food safety standards; accounted for inventory, till and product orders; performed basic food preparation and customer service; served on-call in case of emergency.