PHILIP JAMES BLUM
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
[May 18th, 2013]
[Major: Political Science]
[Related course work: American National Politics, Contemporary Political Thought, Legislative Politics, Political Geography, Public Opinion and Political Behavior]
[Major: History]
{Related course work: Completed extensive and detailed research projects completed throughout pursuit of this major}
GPA: 2.7
ACT: 27
SKILLS & ABILITIES
[Election and Data Analysis]
Possess advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel especially), SAP, JDEdwards, and Business Objects in a corporate setting as an IT Contractor for Best Vendors.
Possess working knowledge of V-lookup, Pivot Tables, and other advanced Excel functions.
Developed analytical skills utilizing SPSS and NPGVAN in an educational and professional setting to analyze and influence voter behavior.
Possess working knowledge of ARCgis. Utilized program to analyze and interpret the 2012 election cycle, and display how geography affects elections, with emphasis on Ohio
Can simultaneously manage multiple deadlines and projects
Demonstrated ability to learn various computer systems
EXPERIENCE
Field Organizer
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Ran the Middleton field office for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin during the 2014 gubernatorial election. Made direct voter contacts over the phone and face to face in addition to canvassing. Recruited and directed like-minded community leaders and volunteers in pursuit of turning out increasing Democratic activism and turnout. Distributed campaign literature throughout the campaign in conjunction with our Get Out the Vote effort.
IT Contractor
Best Vendors
10/4/14 -11/6/14
6/10/15 – 6/15/16
Analyzed, loaded, validated, and cleansed vending and cafeteria sales data for clients in an IT and corporate setting. Utilized Microsoft Excel, in addition to several unique analytical programs to search for and correct problems within source data & relevant systems. Prioritization of various projects & deadlines. Held weekly responsibilities within the IT department of BestVendors.
Data Analyst 9/22/16 – Present
HR Advantage Inc – Contracting for 3M
Cleansed domestic and international customer data for 3M Corporate
in preparation for a software change to SAP. Ensured data integrity in all
cleansed accounts by individually researching & verifying client information.
Worked independently and efficiently without direct oversight as well as a member
of the 3M data team. Data entry and research of information were my primary responsibilities.