October *nd, ****

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Search Committee,

I was excited to read about your recent posting for an open position within

your organization. I believe my unique combination of qualifications could

be an ideal match for this position.

I have worked as a committee clerk at the Washington State House of

Representatives. As a clerk in a high-pressure work place, I have developed

important organizational and multi-tasking skills. My duties required the

capacity to communicate with members of the general public as well as,

members of both parties within the House of Representatives. Also, I was

entrusted with the task of troubleshooting issues ranging from problems

with the introduction of last minute amendments, to a high level of

confidentiality.

While enrolled in Post-Baccalaureate classes at Washington State University

I was an advocate on issues of diversity, multi-cultural relations, and

retention. As a member of Movemiento Estudiantil Chicano y Chicana de

Aztlan, I helped to create a Chicano newspaper allowing students in the

Multi-Cultural community, to have their voices heard. As a member of

Chilastal, I have rallied for Chicano groups to have vocal representation

for the Chicano community and was instrumental in getting the first Chicano

elected to the WSU Student Senate. Finally as a member of the CASHE

conference I have helped to directly increase diversity on the WSU campus,

as well as by giving workshops in the form of youth outreach. I can proudly

say that more Chicano students are interested in attending Washington State

University, than before my tenure there began.

Since this time, I have become the Legislative and Political Specialist for

The Washington Public Employees Association, which has given me extensive

knowledge of Washington State's political landscape, community organizing

and outreach. These abilities combined with my technological background

have given me a strong skill set needed in today's Hi-Tech Politic.

I am convinced that a challenging environment as such as yours will provide

an excellent opportunity for me to make the most of my education,

communication skills as well as my desire to learn. I look forward to

discussing, with you, how my abilities may best serve your needs.

Best regards,

Sean Michael Patrick Gallegos

Employment Experience

Washington Public Employees Association Olympia,

WA

Legislative and Political Specialist

. Develop and maintain ongoing partnerships with union members and

agencies.

. Research, develop and facilitate education and training sessions about

governmental processes, online organizing, and lobbying.

. Consult with members and Legislators on issues from Workers Privacy,

State Budget, Best Practices, and Washington State Tax Structure.

. Organizing lobbying efforts in person and online in support of the

organization's goals and purpose.

. Administer funds and materials, for all candidates running for office,

determining a best practices policy for the endorsing of candidates.

. Maintain inventory of education materials and facilitate appropriate

periodic review for lasting accuracy.

. Lobby state legislators on issues of Labor policy.

. Event planner and facilitator.

. Demonstrate dynamic speaking skills, promptness, professionalism, and

self-study, flexibility with peers, effective personal scheduling, and

attention to detail, creative thinking, and a sense of humor.

. Ensure inclusion of underrepresented populations in presentations and

committees.

Department Of Comparative Ethnic Studies

Pullman, WA

Academic Coordinator

. Administer Student Data for Graduation

. Create an environment committed to academic success and acceptance of

individual differences.

. Exercise independent judgment; flexibility, problem solving skills, and

needs assessment, and engage in participatory management.

. Serve on the department's program committee working on strategic

planning.

. Chief in Charge of Student Recruitment and Retention.

Washington State House of Representatives

Olympia, WA

Committee Clerk

. Maintain bill books for members.

. Maintain a high level of secrecy

. Exercise independent judgment; flexibility, problem solving skills, and

needs assessment.

. Serve as a buffer between the members: staff, Lobbyists, members of the

public, and agency representatives.

. Uphold the highest of ethical standards.

Education

. (Current) Capella University, MA Public Administration

. Eastern Washington University, BA Computer Science

. Washington State University, Post-Bachelorette Political

Communications

. Washington State Labor Council, Candidate Fellow

. Washington State Labor Council, Political Action Fellow

. New Organizing Institute, Fellow

. M.E.Ch.A National Conference, Fellow

Volunteer Activities

. Obama For America, Volunteer

. Labor Neighbor Program, Washington State Labor Council

. Democratic PCO, Olympia Washington

. Presenter Immigration and America, New Organizing Institute Washington

DC

. Presenter "Latinos in America", Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher

Education

. State Committeeman, Washington State Democratic Central Committee

. 30+ College level teaching hours, Washington State University

Honors and Awards

. Presenter "Know Your Rights", M.E.Ch.A. National Conference, Northern

Arizona University

. Founder, Gamma Iota Omicron Fraternity, Alpha Chapter, Washington

State University

. Member of the Year, M.E.Ch.A, Washington State University

. Political Achievement Award, M.E.Ch.A, Washington State University

. Associated Student Body President, Walla Walla Community College,

Clarkston Branch

Committees

. Affirmative Action Committee, Washington State Democratic Central

Committee

. Chair Washington State Democratic Latino Caucus, Washington State

Democratic Central Committee

. Parliamentarian and 5th Congressional Executive Board Representative,

Latino Caucus

. Minister of Propaganda M.E.Ch.A., Washington State University

. Senate Lobbyist M.E.Ch.A., Washington State University

Computer Skills

. Active on Social Networking Sites including: MySpace, Facebook,

Twitter, LinkedIn, Party Builder, Bebo.

. Blog for Open Left and Party Builder

. Knowledgeable in HTML and Graphic Styles

References

Luis S. Moscoso

State Secretary,

Washington State Democratic Party

4904-216th PL. SW.

Mountlake Terrace, WA

98043-3330

Phone: 206-***-****

Email: abjuvx@r.postjobfree.com

Brendan Williams

Representative,

Washington State Legislature

132F Legislative Building

PO Box 40600

Olympia, WA 98504-0600

Phone: 360-***-****

Email: abjuvx@r.postjobfree.com

Kathleen Oest

Director of Organizing,

Washington Public Employees Association

UFCW Local 365

Phone: 360-***-****

Email: abjuvx@r.postjobfree.com

Sharon Mast

Washington State DNC Delegate

4908 136th PL. SE.

Bellevue, WA

98006

Phone: 425-***-****

Email: abjuvx@r.postjobfree.com

Jose M. Alamillo PhD

Associate Professor and Coordinator,

Chicano/Chicana Studies program

California State University, Channel Islands

One University Drive

Sage Hall Rom 2125

Camarillo, CA 93012

Phone: 805-***-****

Email: abjuvx@r.postjobfree.com

Geoff Simpson

Representative,

Washington State Legislature

426 John L. O'Brien Building

PO Box 40600

Olympia, WA 98504-0600

Phone: 360-***-****

Email: abjuvx@r.postjobfree.com

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