Career Objective
To use my talents, experience, and excellent communication skills as part of a political campaign or customer service team in a fast-paced work environment.
Experience
Interviewer, Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, Hamden CT
3/2015-Present, 1/2014-3/2014, 1/2013-7/2013, 10/2011-7/2012 (Intermittent lapses to work with political campaign teams listed below)
Effectively and professionally represent the polling initiatives by conducting public opinion surveys, averaging 100-200 calls per shift. Recognized by management for efficiency, production and timeliness
Political Campaign/Election Experience:
Field Organizer, Connecticut Democratic Party, Hartford CT (3/2014-11/2014)- Implemented Neighborhood Team Model, promoted Democratic Party through extensive phone calling, recruited volunteers
Field Organizer, RIlling for Mayor, Norwalk CT (7/2013-8/2013) – Collected signatures to get candidate on the ballot, learned and executed the circulation process
Deputy Field Organizer, Campaign to Elect Christopher Murphy to U.S. Senate, New Haven CT
7/2012-11/2012: Staffed campaign office; greeted the public and made sure that inquiries were routed to the appropriate person; conveyed the candidate’s message through canvassing and extensive phone calling
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Southern Connecticut State University
Skills
-Strong interpersonal skills - Microsoft Office
-Community relations expertise - Extensive political knowledge
-Customer service experience - Data collection and analysis
-Teamwork and collaboration