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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Edgerton, Wisconsin, United States

Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States

-Managed a 5-person team that completed 3,170 volunteer shifts and confirmed 19 volunteer leaders, both state-leading totals -Built largest Organizing Together “online office” in the country with 800+ users, fostering digital community and enabling mass volunteer engagement and recruitment -Guided strategy for virtual events and engagement, training organizers and volunteers to make 36,700 contacts in a 3-month span

San Francisco Bay Area

-Directed 9 volunteer teams across 6 congressional districts in Northern California, organizing 152 voter contact events-Implemented volunteer recruitment and training strategies to lead teams to complete 839 voter contact shifts, connecting with 76,405 California voters in a 13 day span

Newton, Iowa

-Identified, trained, and empowered 20 different precinct teams across rural communities and exurban neighborhoods, winning 18/20 precincts, capturing 67/200 county delegates, and finishing 11.5% above nearest competitor in standard delegate equivalents-Coordinated direct voter contact efforts alongside volunteers, canvassing 4,000+ doors and making 15,000+ phone calls over a six-month span in the lead-up to the caucuses -Led planning and outreach efforts for 2 candidate events with eventual attendance of 330 and 450 people, respectively (largest crowd size of Iowa cycle for any presidential candidate in Jasper County) -Directed 16 weekly organizing meetings, 25 phone banks, and 13 weekend canvass launches focused on training volunteers to craft personal narratives, persuade community members, and mobilize supporters

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

-Assisted sales and marketing teams with lead generation, lead queue management, data tracking, and Salesforce organization-Mapped total addressable market for territory and mid-market teams, researching and updating information for 1,194 key accounts-Configured major Salesforce organization projects, including developing new workflows and data routes-Interviewed and trained next Sales Operations Intern, creating detailed user guides to help with transition

Branscomb Quad

-Co-facilitated community building and maintenance of safe spaces for 59 residents in Branscomb Quad -Developed collaborative program with Students Promote Environmental Awareness and Responsibility (SPEAR) to increase sustainability practices among 550 building residents-Planned faculty dinner with Dr. Claudine Taaffe, Senior Lecturer in African American and Diaspora Studies, to engage residents in discussions on race and campus activism

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

-Informed parents and prospective students about Vanderbilt undergraduate life, providing relevant facts, telling captivating stories, and answering questions -Led summer tours for visiting prospective students and families, serving as student panelist for Vanderbilt Black and Gold days

Greater Boston Area

-Researched and conducted outreach efforts to companies interested in socially impactful art, targeting over 1000 potential partners per week-Fielded 4-7 direct client calls each day, each requiring pre-call industry research and post-call follow-up/evaluation -Strategized with Business Development team to qualify opportunities, craft custom proposals, and meet client needs, helping to attain over $90,000 July revenue mark with 55 percent of profits benefitting artists experiencing homelessness or living with a disability-Compiled exit feedback into summary report to assist in optimizing future intern contributions and recommend new market opportunities

Ecuador

-Designed lesson plans and assisted in teaching 35 class sessions across 4 different English classes: a Beginner level kids class, a Intermediate mixed adults/kids class, a B2 English certification course geared towards helping Ecuadorian English teachers increase proficiency, and an Advanced college course at Universidad de Las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE)-Administered community needs assessment for 85 local families, gathering data on health, education, and economic status-Coached exercise programs to encourage fitness and wellness for 25 community members

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

-Brokered new community partnerships to generate additional camp scholarships, adding $2500 to summer program budget-Facilitated enrichment program for approximately 40 children experiencing homelessness, handling travel logistics, communicating with parents and camp directors, and driving the camp van