* TESOL/TESL Certification
Oxford Seminars
Ottawa, Canada, January 2011
* Bachelor of Social Science
Honours in International Development & Globalization
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada 2010
* Studies in Political Sociology
National University of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Student Exchange: Winter, 2008
Working History
* Candidate Support, 41st Canadian Federal Election
2011
• Administrator of Campaign Central. Responsibilities included enabling the creation of accounts for candidates, campaign mangers, and staff
• Drafted correspondence and some formal policy work.
• Gained extensive experience in logistics and special events.
* Voter Contact/Election Day Organizer for Ottawa-Centre Riding
2011
• Managed and organized inside volunteers working on the phone bank and database, as well as outside door-to-door canvassers.
• Organized Election Day events such as the organization of large groups of people to communicate with specific demographics in the region.
• Recruited volunteers; supporting the management of their training and scheduling.
* Phone Bank Coordinator
2009 – 2010
• Trained and mentored new employees, teaching them the skills and techniques to improve their communication skills with clients across the country.
• Developed and implemented programs to encourage employee and client participation
• Planned work schedules and supervised canvassers and composed daily summaries and closing office duties.
* Canvasser
2009 – 2011
• Canvassing for donations for the NDP party in ridings all across Canada; fundraising for NDP events and promotion of NDP candidates during by-elections
* Eye to Eye Acquisitions, Ottawa, Canada
2009
Team Leader and Canvasser
• Solicited Child Sponsorships for World Vision and Plan Canada.
• Trained new team members and developed and participated in leadership training and employee moral building workshops
• Organized staff travel outside the National Capital Region, including accommodations, rental vehicles, meals and ad-hoc meetings.
Personal Introduction
# RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Travel: Canada, US, Ireland, Germany
Languages: Basic Spanish, Basic Portuguese, and Basic French
Computers; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power-Point, Outlook)
Other: Research, Training, Fundraising and Administration, Adaptability