Christopher Vari Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Develop the organization's research process on an ongoing basis.- Supervise research work product by Research Analysts and interns.- Assess risk and produce citation documentation for TV and radio ads.- Collaborate on candidate interviews and the endorsement decision process.- Collaborate on the writing, editing, and development of TV and radio ad scripts and campaign literature pieces.- Collaborate on the writing, editing, and development of survey and messaging polls.- Researched, wrote, developed, and produced research files on hundreds of candidates for elected public office.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Researched the public policy records of U.S. House and Senate candidates.- Researched, wrote, and edited White Papers on Presidential candidates.- Conducted candidate interviews. - Supervised intern research.

Arlington, Va

- Awarded Fall 2013 Employee of the Quarter “For outstanding productivity, thorough research, and sustained superior performance of his duties.” - Supervised and trained interns.- Wrote informational letters and notes to keep top donors informed of the results of their support. - Made 15-20 thank you calls and notes per week as part of an ongoing campaign to promptly thank donors.- Maintained accuracy of donor contacts and cultivation steps and record all entries into the Raiser’s Edge database.

- Organized a direct mail campaign for LI’s most loyal donors that provided data for a successful planned giving mailing to tens of thousands of donors.- Oversaw the development of a planned giving Wills and Trusts Guide that is regularly distributed to donors.

Arlington, Va

- Selected as one of 13 interns from an applicant pool of approximately 100.- Wrote and edited several articles for the newsletter distributed to LI’s planned giving society.- Promptly and accurately sorted and recorded donor communications into the Raiser’s Edge database.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Performed candidate-related research, including tracking, on Democratic candidates for the U.S. House.

Virginia Beach, Va

- Worked with a staff of 15 to research and edit scholarly articles that were packaged into the Journal and circulated to 30 libraries and every Member of Congress.- Researched and verified sources for articles on the subjects of public funding for the arts, judicial activism, and abuses of the international law of war.- Ensured that footnote citations in articles were properly formatted.

Virginia Beach, Va

- Directed campus electioneering for the Scott Rigell for Congress campaign, which included bringing the candidate to a school event attended by hundreds of people and operating a literature distribution table for six weeks before the election.

Virginia Beach, Va

- Performed legal and factual research for ACLJ attorneys on religious liberty and healthcare issues.- Performed proofreading and citation checks on an Obamacare-related amicus brief.

Columbus, Oh

- Graded elementary, middle, and high school-level short essay exams in the subject areas of science, social studies, and analytical writing. - Exceeded grading accuracy standards while surpassing colleagues’ quantitative productivity.

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Accurately tracked financial records and balances for a fundraising operation that raised $170,000.- Ensured campaign’s compliance with federal election law by researching campaign finance regulations and advising campaign personnel.- Filed accurate and timely campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission.

Columbus, Oh

- Performed a variety of clerical tasks to assist the primary staffer, such as answering phone calls, sorting mail and email, and fulfilling other tasks as assigned.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Regent University College Republicans, Regent Journal of Law and Public Policy

Ba, History