Alex Stanton Email & Phone Number

Iowa City, Iowa Area

-Program ballots to ensure accuracy of election information. Also worked with Center for Civic Design to overhaul ballot design for easier ballot navigation for voters.-Identify and coordinate 64 Election Day polling places to ensure voters and Precinct Election Officials have the space and resources they need.-Oversee public voting equipment testing, including creating testing documentation and training staff on ballot marking, so our voting equipment is accurate and trustworthy.-Conducted annual preventative maintenance and performed any needed repairs on over 140 pieces of voting equipment.-Coordinate with the Information Technology department to get up to 450 laptops, printers, and scanners updated, tested, and ready with our Precinct Atlas software to be used for all early and Election Day voting.-Serve on Iowa Precinct Atlas Consortium Futures Committee, identifying needed changes in the Precinct Atlas epollbook system, testing changes for compliance with Iowa law and ease of understanding for PEOs and voters, and suggesting program upgrades for an epollbook system used statewide.-Export voter check-in data after elections to give vote credit to all voters, ensuring our vote credit in the statewide voter database matches Election Night Reporting numbers.-Manage communications presence, including creating "Johnson County Votes!" brand identity, creating and checking social media content, and writing additional communication materials as needed.-Train our over 400 PEOs on the Precinct Atlas epollbook system.-Perform basic voter registration and absentee ballot processing.-Serve as Administrator for the Community ID program.-Serve as primary backup for the Johnson County Auditor's Office Minutes Department, running the live video software and taking minutes as needed.

Shelter House Iowa City

The Community Relations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Marketing Manager in Shelter House’s marketing and communication efforts and will provide support for agency fundraising, community outreach and internal engagement objectives. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Marketing Manager. Responsibilities:-Develop and share content of value to target audiences by executing an ongoing social media strategy and contributing to the Shelter House website blog-Manage AmeriCorps VISTA contracts, outcomes, and all other AmeriCorps communication.-Assist in email marketing campaigns as needed to support annual marketing plan.-Research paid media opportunities, including print, on-line, and any other advertising as determined by plan. -Create and execute a system of internal communication including staff recognition of highlights and accomplishments.-Provide supervision of Volunteer Coordinator, assisting in volunteer recruitment, training, and oversight.-Work effectively and persuasively with other staff members, training them in communications-related matters as needed, and utilizing their knowledge and talent for content development and sharing.-Ensure that necessary information and resources are accessible to clients, potential clients, and staff.-Assist all efforts to engage employers and landlords in the Iowa City area.-Contribute to fund development elements including written gift acknowledgement, donor database management, gift cultivation, special events, and grant writing.-Assist in developing benchmark criteria to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing programs and implement improvements as required.-Represent Shelter House at public appearances and events in the community as needed.-Complete other development and communications projects as assigned.

Coralville, Ia

-Performed administrative duties, including coordinating and scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, and helping with financial processing-Served as first line of contact for the organization, answering inquiries and welcoming visitors-Worked in areas of advocacy, including serving on statewide committees and communicating with legislators to advance our legislative agenda-Created, coordinated, and published social media content, as well as created social media plan-Served as United Way Advisor to Student United Way, overseeing the development, planning, and advancement of the organization and keeping it in accordance with applicable policies

Coralville, Ia

-Coordinated and monitored the schedule of the President and other staff members.-Answered phones and served as front-line communication for the organization.-Performed assigned tasks in area of pledge processing, fundraising, and social media as assigned.

Iowa City, Ia

-Checked in and out library materials and performed basic library maintenance.-Aided patrons with questions and informed them of library policies.-Opened and closed the library on assigned days.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Recorded and edited radio commentaries of targeted senators.-Distributed radio commentaries and conducted follow-up with radio stations.-Kept senators in touch with constituents by informing them of upcoming events and updating senator websites.

Knoxville, Ia

-Organized campaign events and called voters to invite them to attend-Walked door-to-door recruiting caucus goers and informed them of caucus process-Served as President of Barackstars, the organization of high school Obama supporters-Led as a Precinct Captain, securing space, recruiting caucus attendees, assembling team to keep caucus attendees motivated, and winning my precinct with over 70 attendees

Knoxville, Ia

-Coordinated events for precinct voters to attend-Walked door-to-door and called precinct voters for recruitment and information purposes-Constructed and led a winning precinct caucus of almost 150 voters

B.A, Political Science

CLASS PROJECT EXPERIENCE Exit Polling for the 2008 General ElectionFall 2008

B.A., Political Science

Accumulated a 3.61 GPA in Political Science and a 3.67 overall GPA. Received multiple Dean's List recognitions. Awarded with 3-years.