Vivek Bavda Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area

Data Science for Democratic Campaigns

Chicago IL

• Presided over 100s of hearings, listened to testimony, weighed evidence, and made findings of fact, ensuring due process.
• Authored 150 Final Administrative Decisions with only one administrative review that was upheld.
• Managed 6 dockets per week, obtaining withdrawal of appeals on the record or dismissals.
• Researched, Analyzed, and Interpreted the IL Administrative Code requiring 100s of hours per year.

Waukegan, Illinois

• Conducted 1000s of eligibility interviews to authorize social safety-net benefits for Americans in need.
• Interpreted and analyzed 1000s of rules and policies of the SNAP, Medicaid, & Cash programs.
• Processed data collections in 30 minutes, ensuring program eligibility and integrity.
• Mentored and trained 100s of caseworkers, building capacity to help society’s most vulnerable.

Mundelein, IL

• Efficiently operated SAP to provide rebates to Medline customers
• Analyzed pricing problems using Microsoft Excel
• Advocated for Medline customers with vendors
• Taught Microsoft Excel to co-workers

Vernon Hills, IL

• Researched, scrutinized & formulated 20 policy proposals to respond to current issues.
• Spoke to news media, audiences of 5 to 500 voters & individual voters, listening carefully.
• Fundraised $75K through fundraisers, call time, & prospecting letters.
• Designed media strategy, direct mail, & campaign literature with Creative Contessa, saving $15K.
• Managed, held accountable, & inspired 35 consultants & volunteers to exceed all expectations.

Mundelein, IL

• Drafted Illinois education bill that would raise standards, support teachers, increase accountability, and prepare our students for 21st Century jobs.
• Assisted clients with contract, real estate, employment, and estate planning law cases in general practice.
• Demonstrated counseling skills to help clients manage and overcome difficult circumstances.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Reviewed, edited, and drafted commercial and employment contracts exceeding $100,000.
• Researched tax, corporate, health care, and contract issues efficiently, then analyzed and utilized the research to propose improvements.
• Drafted legal memoranda on certificate of need and billing for cancer therapies.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Wrote 100s of letters to constituents and officials to address resident problems for the Senator.
• Acted as a first contact for the Senator’s constituents, satisfying 20 people per day.
• Performed administrative duties, including answering telephones, filing, & organizing.

St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States

• Founded the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, preventing a statewide ban on priceless stem cell research.
• Created new training material and taught negotiation theory and practice based on previous negotiation experience.
• Evaluated and recommended reforms to the Family Focus program, leading to savings of 10s of 1000s of dollars.
• Started, organized, & conducted an interfaith leadership conference highlighted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
• Studied the city of Jennings, MO, to prepare a 10-point strategic improvement plan for the city.

Compton, California, United States

• Excelled in supervision, behavior management, and behavior modification.
• Raised writing scores to the highest passage rate (97%) in the grade level.
• Communicated with sensitivity to and built strong relationships with a diverse community.
• Showed strong organizational skills by managing 37 5th graders & school times table program.

Oakland, California, United States

• Authored a $10,000, Excel model that predicts local revenues & costs based on policy & growth.
• Provided analysis to assist local governments to help them make decisions based on their values.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

• Negotiated artist and instructor contracts
• Audited $15,000 Mini Course Program
• Expanded and implemented Norris@Nite entertainment program
• Created Fall Mini-Course Brochure

Chicago, IL

• Data Analysis & Efficiency project reduced regulatory burden, saving 30 minutes per report
• Implemented Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, preventing discrimination against loan applicants

Jd, International Law And Legal Studies

Mpa, Public Management And Policy Analysis

Ba, Political Science And Economics

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Government, Northwestern Community Development Corps, Model United Nations, Northwestern.