Benjamin Sharp Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Crafted and executed finance plan to fund campaign; raised over $180k in two months
• Earned endorsements and financial support, Sen. Gillibrand, Rep. Pressley, Brady PAC, SMART Union, and others
• Wrote detailed policy platform, drafted email solicitations, managed call-time, planned events, managed volunteers

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched and prospected donors; raised $750k in Q2, $810k in Q3, $855k in Q4
• Organized and executed high-dollar fundraising events
• Administrated call time
• Managed detailed campaign finance database
• Wrote weekly "Raja Updates" emailed to supporters

Austin, Texas

• Track 14 bills in the Texas legislature pertaining to drone policy; persuaded company to adopt positions on bills
• Plan and produce public-facing events that advance AT&T’s reputation among key Texas stakeholders

Austin, Texas Area

• Research prospective donors to create call time sheets; manage call time efficiently and record data in NGP
• Arrange meetings between prospective donors and Mr. Kopser to raise funds for campaign initiatives
• Submit answers to PAC questionnaires in order to obtain endorsements and contributions

• Coordinate with national board to execute national strategy, strengthening regional system of accountability
• Frame national responses to rapidly changing circumstances; Write communications materials for public dissemination

Austin, Texas Area

• Joined US congressional delegation to Israel and Palestine; Attended meeting with ranking Palestinian Authority Minister and other Palestinian leaders, debriefed meetings with congressional members
• Implemented strategy on 7 campuses in the southwest, developed and mentored chapter leaders
• Spearheaded recruitment of 180+ students in SW to attend national conference in D.C., more than any previous year

• Founded chapter at UT Austin; Identified and cultivated 8 mission-driven board members
• Initiate campaigns resulting in shift in political narrative within campus community at UT Austin

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Drafted memos on legislation to help Congressman understand advantages and drawbacks of supporting bill
• Composed reply letters to constituents to convey Congressman’s policy positions

Austin, Texas Area

• Outline constituent opinions and concerns to legislative team, enabling Congressman to vote according to his constituents’ interests
• Write congratulatory letters to community leaders on behalf of the Congressman.
• Provide logistical support to district team at local events.
• Send letters to constituents on updates pertaining to policy and constituent services

Glen Rock, NJ

• Researched and recommended MLK Day community events to the Congressman’s advisors; led to Congressman speaking at several local memorial services.
• Processed and analyzed data from constituent communications in order to effectively consult with the outreach coordinator on planning the congressman’s schedule.
• Disseminated fact sheets to members of media at press conference outlining plan to combat tax law; resulted in coverage on the front page of the New York Times

Austin, Texas Area

• Consulted and engaged 60+ students helping develop Jewish identity
• Collaborated with engagement team members to plan events and programming
• Monitored student engagement for future review; Built rapport with new students to encourage participation in community and enrich campus experience

Greater New York City Area

• Organized donor fundraising events, facilitated travel logistics and travel management
• Assessed potential student support levels on college campuses resulting in expanding fellowship to Boston students

Greater New York City Area

• Planned and executed fundraising strategies and events; Raised over $30,000 in single event
• Administered online bulletin board in order to provide alumni with relevant educational and employment opportunities
• Reviewed and drafted over 100 executive summaries for student applications for selective summer program; Accepted 30 American students

Greater New York City Area

• Maintained artist expenditure sheets using Excel to ensure invoices were paid and spending remained on budget
• Managed promotions files including contracts, CD letters, contest letters and invoices

Bachelor’S Degree, Majors: Plan Ii Honors Program, International Relations And Global Studies, Sophomore

Bachelor's Degree through the Plan II Honors Program and the International Relations and Global Studies major. International Political.

Arabic Language And Literature, Advanced Fusha Level And Colloquial Palestinian Dialect

Summer study abroad experience in the Arabic Immersion Program.

High School Diploma, Academy For Visual And Performing Arts

Activities and Societies: Theatre Concentration