ELIJAH REY DE LEON

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OBJECTIVE

To further my education and knowledge through my studies and experiences to secure a career path in which I can better my community and self.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin: Bachelor of Arts, Government; Minor: Philosophy, Spring 2021

EXPERIENCE

Operations Manager for the William Sanchez for Senate Campaign – Florida, United States == Summer 2022

Managed Fundraising volunteers. Assisted in calling and appointed fundraising agents, trained and corresponded with volunteers and donors.

Assisted in the fundraising of over $205,000 in grassroots funds.

Consulted with campaign in the best ways possible to raise grassroots funds.

Legal Consultant/Aid for the Law Office of Robert Davis Jr., P.L.L.C. – Harlingen, Texas Spring 2022 – Present

Assisted in secretarial duties that include answering phones, scheduling mediations, intakes, depositions, and trial hearings.

Completed clients’ intake meetings.

Consult with Discovery in Litigation cases.

Consulting Strategist for Luis Villareal Texas State Representative Candidate District 37: Primary: Won : – Cameron and Willacy County, Texas Spring 2022-Present

Strategized and advised the campaign on the most efficient areas to block-walk, put up signs and organize events.

●Knocked over 2,000 doors since the start of my time on this campaign.

Field Director of Campaign for State Representative Candidate Janie Lopez District 37: Primary: Won – Cameron, and Willacy County Texas, Fall 2021 – Spring 2022.

●Organized events and assisted with all things from recruiting volunteers, speaking with voters and engaging with the community through various activities in the hopes of getting them involved and active in the campaign.

●Managed campaign hot-line.

●Managed and Administered campaign’s Facebook.

●Assisted and advised candidate in and with political meetings, events, and other various occasions.

●Canvassed over 2,500 doors throughout Cameron and Willacy County.

The Greening Law Firm P.C. – Legal Assistant ; Austin, TX Summer 2019

●Assisted and advised clients with their Estate Plans.

●Assisted attorneys in wealth management through Living Trusts, Living Wills and different financial methods of how to manage one’s Estate.

●Secretarial duties that include answering phones, taking messages, scheduling consultations and drafting various legal documents.

Ruiz Law Center P.L.L.C. – Intern; Harlingen, TX Winter 2015 – 2018

● Assist attorneys with clerical work that include managing and reviewing legal documents

● Complete secretarial duties for attorneys including scheduling client intake meetings, accommodating guests, recording notes, taking phone calls

Environment Texas-The Fund – Field Manager Summer 2018

●Managed door to door field crews fundraising for various environmental campaigns.

Legislative Intern for Texas State Representative Eddie Lucio III – 85th Texas Legislative Session – Spring 2017

● Reviewed and edited legislation for the 85th Texas Legislative Session

● Secretarial duties, including answering phones, taking messages and helping with the calendar.

Texas Roadhouse – Server; Harlingen, TX Winter 2014 – Summer 2015

● Prepared and distributed food.

Pop’s Beach Service – Salesman; South Padre Island, TX Summer 2012

● Rented beach chairs and umbrellas through face-to-face interaction; South Padre Island, Texas

Community Service

● Austin Statesman Cap 10k Volunteer Spring 2016

● Susan G. Komen Cancer Walk Volunteer Fall 2015

● United Methodist Church Feed My People Volunteer Fall 2015

● Jalapeno 100 Volunteer Summer 2015

● NHS Toy Drive Manager Spring 2015

● Elementary Reading Mentor Spring 2015

● Cancer Awareness Walk Spring 2015

● HHS Relay for Life Fall 2014

● Harlingen Boys and Girls Club Volunteer Summer 2014

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

● Theta Chi Fraternity – Initiated Member Fall 2015 - Present

● Alexander Hamilton Society – Member Spring 2016

● Gus Ruiz County Commissioner of Precinct 4 – Campaign Assistant Winter 2015

● Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board – Member Spring 2015

● Parent Teach Student Association – Secretary Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

● National Honor Society – Historian Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

● Leadership Harlingen – Member Spring 2015

● Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Member Fall 2013 – Spring 2015

● Harlingen Varsity Football Team – Captain Fall 2013 – Fall 2014

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Basic JavaScript, Film & Media Editing, Musical Production, Facebook marketing and advertising & Instagram marketing and advertising.

Languages: English, Basic Spanish

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