As a Community Organizer I work to mobilize members, supporters, volunteers,organizations, and the public to achieve the League’s goals and mission. I play animportant role in developing organizing strategies aimed at building power at the state and local levelsto secure transformational wins and grow the organization. I work to mobilize voters ahead of elections, develop and implement voter engagement plans to build power in diverse communities, and turn out low propensity voters.• Mobilize and strengthen local Leagues in New Jersey and support them in achieving their goals.• Build strong, trusted, and authentic relationships with League leaders and partner organizations.• Offer organizing support and expertise to help achieve legislative, advocacy, and program wins,and build grassroots organizing power to advocacy and coalition building efforts.• Develop and create public messaging and communications to mobilize campaign supportincluding advocacy alerts, social media engagement, flyers, graphics, etc• Mobilize the public to engage in LWVNJ priority legislative advocacy • Develop and host Activist Training Program trainings to build organizing power throughout New Jersey communities

Director of the grassroots organizing office in Montclair, NJ.

Director of a community organizing satellite office in Nanuet, NY. Our office works at the grassroots level to accomplish local and national campaigns protecting the health, economy, environment and livelihood of New York and New Jersey residents. I run the day to day operations of the grassroots organizing effort, including hiring, training and managing employees. Campaign, fundraising, management, organizing, lobbying and communication skills.

Trained to be a staff professionalProduced quarterly and closure reports, generated hydrographs and charts, learned budgeting, groundwater sampling data entry, and field work preparation, Participated in managerial and company-wide meetings, which gave me an understanding of the business side of environmental consulting.Worked on assignments with remote offices, further enhancing my strong communication skills. Completed tasks with minimal direction.

Worked with a team to create an NGO that would apply coastal erosion technology. Focused on creating fundraising opportunities, raising awareness, establishing the company website, and determining overall future plans. Participated in a business meeting with UN representatives.

Responsible for the care of four- and five- year old boys.

Responsible for the care of 40 five- and six- year old girls for the summers of 2012 and 2013.