Dylan Mcdowell Email & Phone Number

Lexington, KY, US

• Developed and managed a a dynamic constituent-facing digital communications plan for Senate Democrats across multiple platforms, primarily Facebook and Constant Contact. Revamped Caucus website during first few months.
• Worked with elected officials to craft strategies, set up and prep for interviews, draft talking points, etc.
• Aided in the drafting and editing of official communications for Senate majority caucus and caucus members, including press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, quotes, and social media posts.
• Photographed and recorded audio/video of Senate session days and community events. Processed and edited photos/videos, maintained digital library of Senate media.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

New Castle, DE, US

• Canvassed 150 doors/day in the 10th senate district.
• Helped recruit and train volunteers for a critical special election

• Recruited, trained, and managed a team of over 75 volunteers at Wayne County recount site
• Served as on-site legal counsel by advising recount observers and submitting challenges to the board of canvassers.

US

• Pioneered the NEA’s first ever campus program to engage students in issue advocacy and political action around education-related issues and behind pro-education candidates
• Recruited, hired, and trained a team of 17 organizers on Pennsylvania campuses
• Led massive list-building efforts, resulting in over 1,700 sign-ups and petition signatures
• Organized electoral activities that led to over 12,000 calls made and doors knocked
• Drafted all email, text, and digital ad communications targeting students on campuses in Southeastern PA
• Reported weekly updates to NEA leadership in DC and field staff around the country

• Tasked with organizing DSEA members ahead of 2014 primary and general elections.
• Created field plan around GOTV operations, member-to-member phone banking, canvassing, and poll greeting.
• Coordinated with DSEA Uniserv Directors and local leadership to mobilize union structure and strengthen top-to-bottom lines of communication and political action.
• Served as a point person for candidates and campaign staff around New Castle County.
• Recruited volunteers through personal phone calls, emails, and volunteer pitches given at executive board meetings, representative assemblies, new hire orientations, and many other events.
• Volunteered for several different candidates during primary and general election seasons.

Wilmington, Delaware, US

• Was responsible for filing Annual Reports for thousands of corporations, LLC’s, LP’s, etc. in all 50 states, in accordance with the laws and requirements of each state.
• Organized CSC’s annual report inbox, sorting through tens of thousands of e-mails in the first few weeks.

Stamford, CT, US

• Worked alongside NBC Hospitality staff to deliver an industry-leading experience to corporate executives and VIPs from Comcast, GE, and NBC, among others.
• Utilized Russian language skills in many roles.
• Guided guests to and from Olympic events, managed coach buses to and from the Olympic Park, organized airport transport, and assisted in hotel operations including merchandise sales, ticketing, and guest relations.
• Was selected after an interview with an NBC Vice President from a very competitive, nation-wide pool of talented applicants.

Washington, DC, US

• Drafted and proposed a 10-day academic excursion to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to study Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, and Integrated Education. Once accepted, recruited 15 students, set meetings with.
• Commonly called upon to aid in the administration of the university-wide Alternative Breaks program.
• Developed curriculum around social justice themes both in the US and in Ireland.

• Attended Committee Hearings with staff
• Conducted legislative research
• Helped facilitate constituent meetings
• Drafted constituent correspondence
• Worked at front desk, answering phones and greeting visitors
• Led tours of the US Capitol

Wilmington, Delaware, US

-Worked as a courier in the DC office Sept through May, delivering documents to embassies in DC and as a customer service specialist in the Wilmington office summer of 2010-Gained extensive skills navigating the downtown metro area and communicating with employees of various embassies as well as the Department of Consumer Regulatory Affairs.-Became.

Draft and manage rental contractsCustomer ServiceOperated CashierInventory Management