Public Relations

Conner Wickland

*** * ******* ***. *** ***, St. Paul, MN 55114

**************@*****.*** 503-***-**** linkedin.com/in/connerwickland PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A proactive, strategic, and creative team player seeking employment as a Public Relations. Equipped with strong organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, and a proven record of communicating complex policy into easily understood language. Able to adjust to a rapidly changing landscape through developed abilities in supportive leadership, collaborative planning, and flexible project management. Field Organizer, Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus Jul. 2020 – Nov. 2020

• Recruited and mobilized hundreds of volunteers in support of Josiah Hill, candidate for State Senate, with over 6,000 volunteer recruitment attempts and over 780 distinct contacts with potential volunteers in SD39.

• Led direct voter contact efforts within the district primarily through virtual phone banking, making over 23,000 canvass attempts.

• Prepared canvassing materials and implemented comprehensive, one-on-one trainings for campaign volunteers.

• Gained specialized skills in data entry and database management while submitting regular qualitative and quantitative reports to Deputy Field Directors in order to share insights within the Caucus.

• Created a professional and inclusive work environment among volunteer teams after identifying opportunities and developing adaptive strategies for maximizing engagement and enthusiasm in the campaign.

• Communicated and messaged core policy issues of the campaign.

• Persuaded 2,453 registered voters to pledge their vote for Josiah Hill, and created a vote plan for each individual. Committee Page, Minnesota House of Representatives Feb. 2020 – May 2020

• Worked diligently with legislators and staff to ensure committee hearings ran efficiently by providing administrative support.

• Provided daily technical, operational, and policy-related support to approximately 91 Representatives on 6 committees on issues pertaining to public health, taxation, election administration, and energy and climate policy.

• Established professional relationships with Legislative Assistants and related staff to provide an effective and efficient committee workspace for legislators, utilizing knowledge of the legislative process.

• Facilitated testimonials from the public before various committees, ensuring compliance with record-keeping and decorum.

• Performed similar duties at irregular hours for all legislators and the media in the House Chamber, when in session. Special Assistant & Field Organizer, Quinn Nystrom for Congress Oct. 2019 – Nov. 2019

• Contacted and recruited hundreds of potential supporters to encourage attendance at campaign events.

• Identified hundreds of potential donors from financial records, using knowledge of campaign finance regulations.

• Created social media posts promoting prior and upcoming events on behalf of the candidate, including self-produced photography.

• Coordinated the candidate’s daily calendar of events, looking for unique opportunities to assist the candidate and her goals.

• Assisted in writing and responding to requests and inquiries of constituents and members of the media in the candidate’s voice.

• Provided information to supporters concerning the nomination process, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills and active listening. Photo and Graphics Editor, The Willamette Collegian Aug. 2016 – Feb. 2018

• Managed a large staff of photographers and graphic artists, delivering quality creative contributions for every page of the publication.

• Led editorial leadership meetings multiple times a week to plan, produce, and edit new issues.

• Provided guidance to creative staff daily, serving as mentor and creative resource to the team while upholding procedural guidelines with frequent communication.

• Cultivated relationships with all photographers, artists, writers and editors to ensure the proficiency of the print newspaper while fostering a better online experience.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Politics, Willamette University, Class of 2019 SKILLS

Communication Leadership Teamwork Microsoft Office Data Entry G Suite Adobe Creative Social Media Management WordPress

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