Experience
TCF Bank  September 2014 - Present
Great River Energy  November 2013 - November 2014
TCF Bank  October 2013 - September 2014
Herberger's  October 2011 - March 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   July 2012 - November 2012
Grassroots Solutions  January 2012 - February 2012
Warren Sheaf   June 2011 - July 2011
Bremer Bank  May 2009 - December 2009
Dale's Foods   August 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Writing, Communication, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Research, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Banking, Public Speaking, Blogging

Education
University of Manitoba   2007 — 2011
B.A., Psychology

Experience
BI WORLDWIDE  March 2015 - Present
Citizens League  October 2013 - Present
Alondra Cano for City Council   July 2013 - October 2013
Fiduciary Counselling Inc.  December 2012 - September 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   March 2012 - November 2012
Citizens League  February 2010 - March 2012
University of Minnesota, Office of Student and Community Relations   September 2008 - November 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Research, Social Media, HTML, Leadership, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2010
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Freedom Indiana  November 2013 - February 2014
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force  June 2013 - September 2013
Smart Legal Assistance   December 2012 - June 2013
Minnesotans United for all Families   January 2013 - May 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   August 2012 - November 2012
The Home Depot  August 2012 - October 2012

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2007 — 2011
Philosophy, Film, Music

Experience
Belwin Conservancy   March 2014 - Present
Truman Consulting   January 2014 - Present
OutFront Minnesota  February 2014 - February 2015
Episcopal Church of the Ascension  January 2011 - January 2015
Outfront Minnesota  February 2013 - May 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   August 2012 - November 2012
Our Community Kitchen   April 2011 - July 2012
Episcopal Church of the Ascension  2009 - 2010

Skills
Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Board Development, Philanthropy, Non-profit..., Public Speaking, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, fundraising, Leadership, Training, Organizational...

Education
Macalester College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies/Political Science

Experience
The Management Center  January 2015 - Present
Leadership LAB at LA Gay & Lesbian Center   June 2009 - December 2014
Minnesotans United for All Families   September 2012 - November 2012
Protect Maine Equality / No on 1 Campaign   October 2009 - November 2009
Fuse Lighting   April 2009 - June 2009
Fuse Lighting   November 2006 - June 2009

Skills
Volunteer Management, Program Development, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Recruiting, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Program Management, Coaching, Community Outreach, Persuasion, Training Delivery, Community Organizing, Visual Representation, Conflict Resolution, Voter Contact, Supervision, Development & delivery..., Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal..., Program Facilitation, Training, Voter Education, Strategic Planning, GOTV, Staff Supervision, Database Admin, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Presentation Development, Political Campaigns, Political Strategy, Visual Arts, Creative Strategy, Professional Mentoring, Event Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Message Development, Qualitative Research, Team Management, Team Building, Life Coaching

Education
Landmark Education   2008 — 2012

UC Berkeley   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Art Practice

UCLA Extension Architecture and Interior Design
Auto Desk - CAD course

Experience
Schawk!  July 2014 - Present
Sagitec Solutions LLC  May 2014 - July 2014
Sagitec Solutions LLC  September 2013 - April 2014
Sagitec Solutions LLC  May 2013 - August 2013
Metropolitan State University  June 2012 - May 2013
Minnesota Literacy Council  January 2013 - April 2013
Haute Dish—The Arts and Literature Magazine of Metropolitan State University   October 2012 - April 2013
The Metropolitan—The Student Newspaper of Metropolitan State University   May 2012 - March 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   July 2012 - November 2012
Metropolitan State University  January 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Research, Creative Writing, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Press Releases, Web Content, InDesign, Grant Writing, Blogging, Copywriting, Journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Proposal Writing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Social Networking, Web Design, Instructional Design, SnagIt, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Usability Testing, Editorial, Media Relations

Education
Metropolitan State University   2015 — 2016
Master's Degree, Advocacy and Political Leadership

Metropolitan State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Technical Communication and Professional Writing

Experience
University of Minnesota  September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group  May 2014 - May 2015
University of Minnesota  September 2013 - September 2014
FairVote  August 2013 - December 2013
Minnesotans United For All Families   August 2012 - November 2012
Environment Minnesota  June 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota Fair Share   May 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Research, Leadership, Relationship Building, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Individualized Studies, Political Science; Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies; Global Studies

University of Minnesota-Duluth   2011 — 2013
Political Science and Government

Experience
College Possible  August 2015 - Present
College Possible  February 2015 - August 2015
Al Franken for Senate 2014  January 2014 - November 2014
Alondra Cano for City Council   September 2013 - January 2014
Office of Senator Al Franken  May 2013 - August 2013
OutFront Minnesota  June 2012 - December 2012
Minnesotans United For All Families   October 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Fundraising, Community Organizing, Politics, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Volunteer Recruiting, Advocacy, Social Media, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Communication, Volunteer Management, Grants, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, French, Nonprofits

Education
North Dakota State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Spanish

La Fundación Ortega y Gasset   2012 — 2012

Northfield Senior High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Educators 4 Excellence  April 2014 - Present
Independent Consulting  April 2013 - March 2014
Wellstone Action  2011 - April 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   2012 - 2012
Wellstone Action  2009 - 2011
Wellstone Action  2007 - 2009
School for International Training  2006 - 2006

Skills
Project Management, Talent Scouting, Strategic Thinking, Training Delivery, Grassroots Organizing, Capacity Building, Keen Listener, Building Relationships, Communication Skills, Writing, Leadership Development, Engaging Public Speaker, Organized Multi-tasker, Training, Creative Strategy, Leadership, Community Organizing, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Communication, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Political Science, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Grants, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Speaking, Grassroots

Education
Swarthmore College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

South High School, Minneapolis   1993 — 1997

Experience
Minnesota State University, Mankato  August 2009 - Present
Minnesotans United for All Families   September 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Art History, Painting

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2009 — 2014

Experience
Brad Ashford for Congress   August 2014 - November 2014
Mike Obermueller for Congress   April 2014 - July 2014
Betsy Hodges for Mayor  November 2013 - February 2014
Betsy Hodges for Mayor  July 2013 - November 2013
Minnesotans United   March 2013 - June 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   April 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Politics, Political Science, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Grassroots, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science & History

Eckerd College   2006 — 2007

Experience
Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus   January 2014 - Present
Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus   January 2013 - January 2014
Minnesotans United for All Families   July 2012 - November 2012
Carl B. Ylvisaker Library   June 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Microsoft Word, Volunteer Recruiting, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Library, Fundraising, Social Media, Community Development, Facebook, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Editing, Social Networking, Blogging, Microsoft Publisher, Creative Writing, Student Affairs, Research, Political Campaigns, Twitter, Press Releases

Education
Concordia College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, History

Concordia College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and History

Experience
Minnesotans United for All Families   February 2012 - Present
Caribou Coffee  July 2011 - Present

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013

Experience
Rainforest Cafe  March 2013 - Present
Minnesotans United For All Families   February 2012 - November 2012
Red Lobster  September 2010 - February 2012

Skills
Political Communication, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Community Organizing, Human Rights, Activism, Community Outreach, International Relations, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Legislation, Civic Engagement, Volunteer Management

Education
Inver Hills Community College   2014 — 2015
Paralegal

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

University College Cork   2005 — 2006

Experience
Minnesotans United for All Families   2012 - 2012
Minnesota Universal Health Care Coalition   January 2008 - January 2011
Headwaters Foundation   2007 - 2010
Hornstein Volunteer Committee   2006 - 2008
Ellison for Congress Campaign   2006 - 2006
University Specialists, Fairview University Medical Center   1995 - 1999

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Program Development

Education
Evanston Township High School

Evanston Township High School

Oberlin College
BA

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BSN, MS, Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery

Experience
Brendan Ravenhill Studio   January 2014 - Present
bswing  November 2012 - December 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   August 2012 - November 2012
Harpoon Brewery  September 2011 - August 2012
Patagonia  January 2011 - September 2011
Tarryl Clark for Congress  November 2009 - November 2010
Surfrider Foundation  January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Email Marketing, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Web Development, Product Development, Design Research, Qualitative Research

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global Studies and Spanish

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Spanish Language and Literature

d.school Boot Camp

Experience
TakeAction Minnesota  September 2013 - Present
OutFront Minnesota  February 2013 - September 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   April 2012 - November 2012
TakeAction Minnesota  May 2011 - March 2012
Hellenic Adventures   March 2010 - May 2011
Hamline Midway Coalition   January 2007 - July 2009
Ceramic Tileworks, Inc.   November 2004 - May 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Politics, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Grant Writing, Community Development

Education
Hamline University   2005 — 2009
BS, Urban Studies, Sociology

Experience
American Solar Partners  2014 - Present
Human Rights Campaign  2011 - Present
Minnesotans United for All Families   2012 - 2012
Human Rights Campaign  2011 - 2012
Human Rights Campaign  2011 - 2012
Organizing for America  2011 - 2012
Oasis Children's Services  2010 - 2012
Human Rights Campaign  2011 - 2011
Performance Dance Ensemble @ The Center for Dance, Movement and Somatic Learning   2010 - 2011
Kenwal Day Camp  2006 - 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Social Media, Political Organization, Coalitions, Politics, Leadership, Program Development, Grassroots Lobbying, Public Speaking, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Opposition Research, Training, Team Management, Building Relationships, LGBT community, Youth Programs, Political Management, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Mobilization, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Activism, Camps, Community Engagement, Communication Skills, LGBT rights, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Youth Engagement, Youth Development, Youth Empowerment, Youth Leadership, Curriculum Development, Technical Writing, Fine Art, Design, Graphic Design, CRM databases, Diversity & Inclusion, Racial Justice, Cultural Awareness, Social Justice, Conflict Resolution, Advocacy, Best Practices

Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Minor; Dance

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Experience
Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)   March 2013 - Present
MPIRG  September 2012 - December 2012
MPIRG  April 2012 - December 2012
Perkins  May 2012 - August 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families   January 2012 - June 2012
LakeVoice   January 2012 - May 2012
University of Minnesota Duluth  May 2010 - December 2010
Hockey Headquarters   September 2008 - January 2010
Brunswick Zone  May 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Advocacy, LGBT rights, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Journalism, Social Media, Communication, Social Networking, Blogging, InDesign, Leadership, Program Development, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Women's Studies

Experience
BlueGreen Alliance  May 2015 - Present
BlueGreen Alliance  June 2013 - May 2015
BlueGreen Alliance  June 2008 - June 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   April 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party  June 2007 - June 2008
SEIU  January 2005 - June 2007
Minnesota America Coming Together   May 2004 - November 2004
Families USA  August 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Leadership, Message Development, Nonprofits, Spokesperson, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Coalitions, Grassroots

Education
St. Olaf College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability  March 2015 - Present
Shades of Yellow   December 2013 - Present
Al Franken for Senate 2014  April 2014 - November 2014
OutFront Minnesota  January 2013 - April 2014
Minnesotans United for All Families   October 2012 - November 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families   May 2012 - October 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families   November 2011 - May 2012
AccountAbility Minnesota  September 2011 - December 2011
OCA  June 2011 - August 2011
University of St. Thomas  June 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Editing, Program Development, Customer Service, Public Relations, Outlook, Training, Coaching, Cold Calling, Calling, Door to Door, Conversation, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Building Relationships, Volunteer Recruiting, Voter Contact, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Student Engagement, Nonprofits, Grants, Political Campaigns, Social Justice, Philanthropy, Grassroots, Leadership, Event Management

Education
University of Saint Thomas   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Music

Macalester College   2007 — 2011
Chinese

Experience
Vincent Hawk   November 2014 - January 2015
Cincinnatus   May 2014 - July 2014
OutFront Minnesota  September 2013 - January 2014
OutFront Minnesota  May 2010 - September 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   September 2012 - November 2012
The Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Studies   January 2008 - September 2011
OutFront Minnesota Action   December 2009 - January 2011
ROR Tax Professionals   February 2007 - May 2010
Quorum, the Twin Cities GLBTA Chamber of Commerce   September 2006 - December 2009
Twin Cities Pride  August 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Program Development, Event Management, Policy, Grants, Training, Policy Analysis, Customer Service, Politics, Strategy, Accounting, Photography, System Administration, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Management, Administration, Budgets, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Integration, Database Design, Database Administration, Financial Reporting, Online Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Vendor Management, Logistics Management, Sponsorship Relations, Membership Development, Member Relations, Office Management, Human Resources, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Project Management, Grassroots

Education
Harvard University   1998 — 2002
A.B., History, International Relations, cum laude

The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
M.P.Aff, International relations

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2010
Humphrey Policy Fellowship

Experience
ABcom LLC  November 2014 - Present
ABcom LLC  November 2013 - September 2014
Concordia Ecohouse   August 2012 - May 2013
Concordia College Women's Rugby Team   January 2010 - May 2013
Concordia College Dining Services  August 2009 - May 2013
Concordia College Student Environmental Alliance   January 2012 - December 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families   August 2012 - November 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families   June 2012 - August 2012
Julie Bunn's MN Senate Campaign   May 2012 - August 2012
Cub Foods  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Highly detail oriented, Volunteer Management, Oral & Written..., Event Planning, Editing, Communication, Organized Multi-tasker, Organizational..., Volunteer Training, Volunteer Recruiting, Problem Solving, Creativity, Always Willing to Learn, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Recruiting, Superior Work Ethic, Resourceful..., Strategic Data Analysis, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Project Coordination, High intrinsic..., GIS, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Purchase Management, Master Scheduling

Education
Concordia College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Environmental Studies Double Major, 3.5 GPA

Stillwater Area High School   2005 — 2009
3.5 GPA

Experience
Deloitte  2014 - Present
Protiviti  2013 - 2014
Target  2012 - 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   January 2012 - May 2012
The University of South Dakota  June 2011 - May 2012
The RED Steakhouse   July 2010 - June 2011
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club  June 2009 - June 2010
Webster City Pool   June 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel Expert, Cross-functional Team..., Presenter, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Expert relationship..., Cross Functional Team..., Social Marketing, Direct Marketing, Presentation Development, Statistics, Simulation, Quantitative Analysis, Brand Awareness, Quantitative Analytics, Internal Audit, SOX Compliancy, Accounting, Marketing, Market Research

Education
The University of South Dakota   2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Management and Operations

The University of South Dakota   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Business Management

Aalborg University   2009 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Experience
NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota  January 2015 - Present
Mary Doran for St Paul School Board   December 2014 - April 2015
Gender Justice  November 2013 - December 2014
Ann Bancroft Foundation   June 2014 - September 2014
Melanie McMahon for 64B   December 2013 - March 2014
Jean O'Connell for Saint Paul School Board   October 2013 - November 2013
Minnesota DFL Party  July 2012 - November 2012
Freelance  June 2011 - November 2012
Family Member  June 2011 - February 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families   June 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Grassroots Organizing, Web Development, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Voter Contact, Video Production, Editing, Proofreading, WordPress, Nonprofits, Event Management, Community Outreach, Photography

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), major emphasis English, minor emphasis Political Science

Experience
Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP  December 2014 - Present
PNHP Minnesota (Physicians for a National Health Program)   January 2014 - January 2015
Minnesota Senate  January 2013 - January 2014
Minnesotans United for All Families   June 2011 - December 2012
Midwest Democracy Network   January 2011 - September 2011
John Marty for Governor   December 2009 - May 2010
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs   September 2008 - December 2009
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  2007 - August 2008
OutFront Minnesota  2004 - 2007
TakeAction Minnesota  January 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Public Policy, Program Management, Political Campaigns, Politics, Media Relations, Event Planning, Research, Community Development, Newsletters, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Philanthropy, Teaching, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Editing, Organizational..., Social Media, Legislative Relations, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2009
Master of Public Affairs, Social Policy

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1992 — 1995
MS, Sociology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1982 — 1987
B.I.S, Public Policy, Child Development, Sociology

Experience
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium  November 2013 - Present
Como Town Amusement Park   April 2011 - September 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   2012 - 2012

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Experience
ArtiCulture  December 2014 - Present
Minnesota Alliance With Youth  September 2014 - Present
People Incorporated Mental Health Services  January 2014 - Present
Emerge Community Development  September 2013 - September 2014
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation  June 2013 - August 2013
Fulcrum Art and Literary Magazine   May 2012 - May 2013
Hamline University, Art Department   September 2012 - January 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   May 2012 - September 2012
Hamline University, Summer Collaborative Research Program   June 2011 - August 2011

Education
Hamline University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with a Double Major in Psychology and Religions and a Minor in Studio Art

Florence University of the Arts   2011 — 2012
Semester Study Abroad

Experience
KRW International  May 2014 - Present
Minnesota Historical Society  January 2014 - May 2014
Finnish Bistro   May 2011 - January 2014
Minnesotans United For All Families   February 2012 - August 2012
Citizens League  February 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Analysis, Facebook, Grants, Management, Event Planning

Education
Augsburg College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Communication Studies

Freie Universität Berlin   2012 — 2012
FUBEST Study Abroad, Political Science, History, Cross-Cultural Studies

Experience
Digg  August 2015 - Present
Digg  June 2015 - August 2015
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   September 2014 - May 2015
Connecting Congo   October 2014 - February 2015
Reed College  November 2012 - May 2014
The Oregon Bus Project   June 2013 - August 2013
Frontiers Human Rights   August 2012 - May 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   June 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota  May 2011 - August 2011
Tarryl Clark for Congress  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Politics, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Editing, Political Field Work, VAN, Stata, Social Media, Campaign Finance, Political Fundraising, NGP, Campaign Planning, Microsoft Word, LaTeX, Google Docs, English, Windows, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Student Affairs, Policy Analysis, Facebook, Legal Research, Westlaw

Education
Reed College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
PSEO

Columbia University in the City of New York   2009 — 2009
Summer Scholars Program

Mounds View High School

Experience
Minnesotans United for All Families   April 2012 - November 2012
David Jones  August 2003 - February 2009
Midland Credit Management  November 2002 - June 2003
Lowe Lintas (Lowe Live Relationship Marketing)   April 2001 - December 2001
Lowe Live Relationship Marketing (formerly Miller Huber)   August 1999 - April 2001
David Jones  January 1998 - December 1999
Carlson Marketing Group  1996 - 1997
Carlson Marketing Group  January 1993 - December 1996
Carlson Marketing Group  January 1992 - January 1993
Carlson Marketing  January 1990 - December 1991

Skills
Negotiation, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Sales, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Business Analysis, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Experience, Online Advertising, New Business Development, B2B, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Performance Management, Change Management, CRM, Strategy, Management

Education
Hamline University   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching

University of Sydney   2009 — 2009
Education

University of Minnesota-Duluth   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and Journalism

Experience
Applied Energy Innovations  August 2013 - Present
Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota/Dakotas   April 2012 - Present
Minnesotans United for All families   September 2012 - November 2012
Community Action of Minneapolis  November 2009 - July 2012
Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater  October 2009 - January 2012
City of Jordan, MN   November 2006 - January 2009
Minnesota State University, Mankato  August 2004 - May 2008
City of Saint Paul  January 2004 - November 2006
Augsburg College  August 2001 - May 2004

Skills
Urban Planning, Energy Audits, Committee Liaison, Process Improvement, Community Outreach, Research, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Analysis, Project Planning, Nonprofits

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2004 — 2006
MAUP, Masters of Arts in Urban Planning

Augsburg College   2000 — 2004
BA, Urban Studies

South High   1996 — 2000

Experience
Goff Public  December 2014 - Present
Freedom to Marry  August 2013 - November 2014
Minnesotans United   December 2012 - June 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   November 2011 - November 2012
Minnesota State Senate  January 2011 - November 2011
Minnesota College Republicans  March 2010 - March 2011
Republican Party of Minnesota  May 2010 - December 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company  October 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Networking, Activism, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Political Science, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Social Networking, International Relations, Coalitions, Facebook, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Recruiting, Policy, Management, Customer Service, Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Event Management, Public Affairs, Editing, Grant Writing, Training, Press Releases, Political Consulting, Project Planning, Newsletters, Government, Campaigns, State Government, Program Development, Community Organizing, Legislation, Grants, Community Development, Political Communication, Economic Development, New Media, Research

Education
University of Minnesota Duluth   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

The University of Birmingham   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Foreign Studies

Experience
OutFront Minnesota  December 2012 - June 2015
Minnesotans United for All Families   2011 - November 2012
Transit for Livable Communities  February 2008 - June 2011
ISAIAH  1999 - 2009
MN Council for Nonprofits   February 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Social Media, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Social Services, Nonprofits, Voter Contact, Leadership, Community Development, Employee Training, Coalitions, Grassroots, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Public Policy, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 1999
Masters in Social Work, Social Work

Willamette University   1990 — 1994
Sociology

Experience
St. Joseph Worker Program  November 2013 - Present
Domestic Abuse Project  April 2015 - Present
Mary's Pence  November 2013 - March 2015
UAC-Carmen Pampa   January 2013 - June 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   March 2012 - October 2012
Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls   June 2011 - September 2012
Catholic Relief Services  September 2010 - December 2010
Initiatives for International Dialogue   July 2010 - December 2010
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame  September 2009 - May 2010
Sisters of St.Joseph of Carondolet   August 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Peacebuilding, Editing, Fundraising, Qualitative Research, Social Justice, Grants, Research, Conflict Resolution, Community Outreach, Politics, Leadership, Program Management, Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Social Media, Training, Program Development, Research Writing, Non-profit Fund..., Donor Perfect, Social Media..., InDesign, Adobe Contribute, WordPress, Event Planning, Religion, Public Speaking, Teaching, Public Policy

Education
University of St. Thomas   2014 — 2014
Fundraising Certificate, Executive Education, Opus College of Business

Wellstone Action   2014 — 2014
Camp Wellstone: Grassroots Organizer Track

University of Notre Dame   2009 — 2011
MA, International Peace Studies

The Catholic University of America   2004 — 2008
BA, Theology and Religious Studies

Experience
Arundel Street Consulting, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Center for Animal Health and Food Safety - Global Initiative for Food Safety Leadership   July 2010 - March 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   August 2012 - November 2012
Hedberg Aggregates  May 2012 - August 2012
Youth For Understanding  February 2012 - April 2012
University of Minnesota  September 2009 - December 2010
University of Minnesota - Housing and Residential Life  August 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing Research, Project Management, Data Analysis, Proposal Writing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B), Marketing

Fundación José Ortega y Gasset   2009 — 2009
Spanish Studies

Experience
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)   January 2014 - Present
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa   December 2012 - November 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families   June 2012 - October 2012
Planned Parenthood of MN, ND, SD   December 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Community Organizing, Sexuality Education, Reproductive Health, Social Justice, LGBT rights, GLBT issues, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Volunteer Management, Violence Against Women, Sexual Violence, Abuse Prevention, Program Development, Nonprofits, LGBT community, Community Development, Grants, Youth Development, Grant Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Philanthropy

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, American Indian/Native American Studies