THAYER VERSCHOOR
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A skilled leader with 10 plus years of experience, who is a team player and good at building consensus. A self-starter with skills to organize and complete a project, event or campaign.
Public Policy
Legislative Relations
Public Speaking
Government Relations
Strategic Planning
Policy Research
Non-Profits
Media Relations
Political Campaigns
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales associate September to present
Circle K Corp.
Greet and maintain positive relations with customers.
Maintain cash and inventory controls.
Maintain a clean and friendly in store environment.
Sales Consultant August 2015 to present
Sears Home Outlet Gilbert, AZ
Sell appliances and merchandise to in-store customers.
Greet and maintain positive relations with customers.
Inform customers of best products to meet their needs.
Truck Driver May 2015 to July 2015
Swift Transportation
Using my Class A CDL delivered freight over the road safely and on time to docks across the country.
Consultant June 2013 to March 2015
Worked with community groups, clubs and organizations, educating them about electric de-regulation and net-metering and the problems it causes.
Organized with community leaders to adopt resolutions opposing electric de-regulation and presented them to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Successful in getting Arizona Corporation Commission to change their rule on electric de-regulation and net-metering.
Continue to develop relationships with community leaders and elected officials across the state to educate them about the de-regulation and net-metering issue.
Chief of Staff January 2011 to February 2013
Arizona Republican Party, Phoenix, AZ
Direct day-to-day operations,
Control budget of over one million dollars,
Establish organizational structure through 16 counties and 30 legislative districts,
Oversee event planning, coordinate, fundraising, Example: Organized a fund raising dinner featuring Herman Cain ( Presidential Candidate) that had over 800 attendees and raised over $100,000 and also the last Republican Presidential Debate of the 2012 Presidential Primary
Manage a nine member staff,
Direct communications to over 5000 precinct committeeman,
Oversee and audit to insure federal and state compliance.
Arizona State Senator January 2003 to January 2011 Arizona State Senate
1700 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Created and passed legislation to benefit the citizens of my district, as well as the entire state;
Worked within committees and formed relationships with senators who have different political views;
Negotiated debated and persuaded other senators to support or oppose particular legislation;
Met with constituents on specific legislation and community concerns.
Legislative Highlights:
Senate President Pro-Tem
Elected Senate Majority Leader by my peers;
Created the funding mechanism of $300,000,000 (STAN) that accelerated completion of freeway projects;
Chairman of Arizona Budget Commission;
Chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee;
Print Broker Apr 2003 to Dec 2010 Reflections in Ink 245 South 56th Street Suite 217 Mesa, AZ 85206
Coordinated marketing campaigns using direct mail, door hangers, flyers, postcards, signs, etc. in the political and commercial fields;
Prepared bids for prospective jobs;
coordinated design and delivery of printed material;
provided great customer service in a one-stop shop format;
coordinated winning campaigns for multiple candidates.
Owner/Operator Jan 1996 to Dec 2002 EzPac and Mail East Main Street, Mesa, AZ
Acquired financing,
prepared marketing strategy,
hired and trained personnel,
established financial procedures,
kept records of sales,
produced P&L reports,
created operations manual including job duties, pay scale, benefit package, hours of operation,
performed periodic financial and performance audits,
Worked directly with customers to meet their needs.
EDUCATION
Antelope Union High School, Wellton, AZ Graduate, 1979
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ Student Body President
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ BS in Political Science
MILITARY
United States Army
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Specialist
Fort Bragg, North Carolina Oct 1983 to Oct 1986
Performed decontamination duties;
awarded Army Achievement Medal;
completed Jungle Warfare School in Panama;
assistant to the Company Commander