Training Part Time

Thank you for the opportunity to apply for your current position.

I offer a wealth of experience in management, marketing, community outreach, political campaigns and organizing. I have been employed and served as a volunteer with governmental entities, nonprofits and operated a small business for 22 years.

I enjoy working in communities to make a difference and bring about progressive change. My education, volunteer service and compassion have allowed me to provide quality training and orientation to develop successful team members and bring out the best in individuals. My keen sense of humor brings laughter and smiles as I make my learning points and deliver the message.

My passion and commitment are fully utilized to reach goals and objectives that are presented to me and my team. I have a will win attitude and enjoy team building to make a difference, my dedicated volunteer efforts reflect this in my successful track record.

I would appreciate the opportunity for an interview to discuss our mutual interests and goals.

Sincerely,

Manuel G. Lerma

Manuel G. Lerma 6612 Camphor Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-***-**** Email: *********@***.***

Objective: Obtain position where skills in recruitment, training, organizing, outreach and public affairs can be fully utilized. “I enjoy challenges that bring about change making a positive impact on people’s lives.” Available to start Immediately

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Liberal Arts, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA

Most Recent Accomplishments:

Bakersfield Area Campaign Organizer 32nd Assembly race with victory Nov 2018

State of Washington Small Business Coordinator Successful Ballot Initiative #1634 - - - 5/18 – 7/18.

Recruitment/training Voter registration efforts 2016 Kern County and Denver Colorado

United Farm Workers, Grassroots Washington D.C. and Terra Strategies Boston, MA - - - Voter Engagement Projects:

Recruited. Trained recruiters and provided orientation and training to team of 150 + canvassers with successful voter registration of 24,000+ residents

Public Affairs campaign with California PUC to maintain low cost roof top solar won with vote of 3/2 PUC Ruling 1/28/16

Iowa State wide project with 800+ canvassers - - - Recruitment, voter registration, vote by mail, get out the vote. Hired by Iowa State Democratic Party (2014 election cycle)

Affordable Care Act issues (2014-17).

Volunteer - - - American Red Cross 2015 – Present : Active on call and ready to deploy for disaster assignments, Volunteer with Organizing for Action (OFA) Concentration on Immigration, Climate Change.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

* Small Business Owner 7/94-2/2014 Grocery/meat market, outdoor bbq, taqueria restaurant and catering services with 6 - 35 employees. Sold Business Feb. 2014

*Small Business Consultant: Small Business Administration, California State University Bakersfield and UC Merced under contract with United States Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency of U.S. Commerce Department. (Full time 9/85 – 9/94, part time 1995 – 2016).

Provided general consulting services to large, medium, small businesses as well as business start up’s. Conducted business workshops, trade fairs, and community outreach events.

*Administrative Analyst II County of Tulare 7/78 – 9/1985: General administrative duties, auditing subcontractors with county contracts to insure compliance of contract requirements. Staff of 6.

References: Mr. Ed Velasquez retired program administrator/community leader 661-***-****

Pete Parra, Former Kern County Department Head and County Supervisor 661-***-****

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