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AIDEN MERRILL-SKOLOFF

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Allston,MA

Summary

Experienced in team management, data organization, and campaigns. Deep interest in sustainable solutions. Skilled in fundraising, leadership, and problem-solving. Proficient in research, writing, public speaking, event organization, and sales.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Fundraising Coordinator

State Senator Jamie Eldridge
08.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed past fundraising data to design an efficient raise plan
  • Improved Senator Eldridge's annual raise year over year by an average of 8%
  • Created a volunteer program and trained volunteers on effective phone banking skills
  • Streamlined communication and scheduling by coordinating and managing call time with Senator Eldridge
  • Performed research on constituents' backgrounds to gain insights and optimize engagement strategies
  • Ensured constituents made donations to Senator Eldridge
  • Compiled and evaluated fundraising data to make strategic recommendations

Environmental Education Counselor

Fells Forrest Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Educated children ages 6-12 about the local ecosystem of the Fells Reservation and the importance of sustainable practices to maintain those ecosystems
  • Responsible for finding creative ways to engage with the campers each day to ensure a positive experience
  • Modified curriculum and worked with supervisor to improve future iterations of the program

Strategic Coordinator

DLM Strategies
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepared call times, memos, and other strategic documents for clients
  • Assisted State Senator Jamie Eldridge and Berkshire DA Andrea Harrington during calls and campaign events
  • Improved Senator Eldridge's highest previous annual raise by $30,000
  • Coordinated successful fundraising events and effectively managed communication, resulting in large turnouts and increased donations
  • Developed and delivered strategic recommendations based on comprehensive analysis of fundraising data
  • Conducted extensive research to identify and cultivate potential donors

Solar Outreach Representative

Trinity Solar
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Engaged with 100+ potential customers daily to inform them of benefits of Massachusetts and Rhode Island state PPA programs via door to door cold calls
  • Closed potential customers and ensured second meeting with company to finalize a deal
  • Regularly attended weekly trainings to enhance sales tactics and methods

Director of Content Creation

Our National Conversation
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed 90+ interns on various teams including Policy Shop, social media, and editorial
  • Maintained deadlines and quality in Policy Shop, producing 20 policy proposals per week
  • Led weekly company meetings and individual team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the organization
  • Spearheaded the College Campus Initiative Program, hosting policy discussions at various universities
  • Chaired the Intern Executive Board tasked with advising the CEO
  • Coordinated and executed successful social media campaigns

Policy Intern

Our National Conversation
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Researched and developed policy proposals on topics such as environmental protection, renewable energy, and congressional reform
  • Collaborated with industry experts to enhance research quality and develop engaging webisodes and podcasts

Technology Manager

Kendall Hicks For Public Safety Officer Campaign
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Established a comprehensive fundraising platform for the campaign
  • Leveraged innovative strategies and technologies to drive increased donor engagement
  • Created and managed Facebook and Twitter accounts
  • Managed and executed a successful Vote Builder campaign which involved coordinating phone banks and canvasses

Fellow

CRAFT | Media/Digital
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Managed and maintained clients' social media accounts, creating engaging content for corporate accounts
  • Collaborated with executive team to develop and implement corporate image strategies for clients
  • Contributed to strategy meetings focused on ad placements and analytics

Regional Field Organizer

Josh Zakim Campaign For MA Secretary Of State
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Selected to whip at the Democratic State Convention
  • Organized and executed events and canvasses in multiple surrounding towns
  • Utilized MiniVAN political software to efficiently cut canvassing turfs
  • Participated in phone banks to promote the campaign and events, reaching out to potential supporters and providing information about the campaign and upcoming events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Environmental Studies

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
09.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

Team Management, Research, Writing, Public Speaking, Event Organization, Fundraising Strategy, Problem Solving, Sales, Interviewing/Hiring Data Organization, MiniVAN, Microsoft/Mac/Google Suite

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Certification

LEED Green Associate

Timeline

LEED Green Associate

09-2023

Fundraising Coordinator

State Senator Jamie Eldridge
08.2023 - Current

Environmental Education Counselor

Fells Forrest Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate

04-2023

Strategic Coordinator

DLM Strategies
02.2022 - 11.2022

Solar Outreach Representative

Trinity Solar
06.2021 - 08.2021

Director of Content Creation

Our National Conversation
09.2020 - 03.2021

Policy Intern

Our National Conversation
05.2020 - 09.2020

Fellow

CRAFT | Media/Digital
05.2019 - 08.2019

Technology Manager

Kendall Hicks For Public Safety Officer Campaign
09.2018 - 11.2019

Regional Field Organizer

Josh Zakim Campaign For MA Secretary Of State
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Environmental Studies

Skidmore College
09.2017 - 05.2021

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