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-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

-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

-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

-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

-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

-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

-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

-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

-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