Alejandro Calderon
Atchison,KS
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kona Ice Truck Driver
Kona Ice
05.2021 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations
- Drove truck to events or around neighborhoods to hand out shaved ice and take payment
Campaign Staffer
Kansas For LaTurner
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Contacted Republican party chairs to coordinate campaign material deliveries and meetings with the Congressman
- Brought in new volunteers through word-of-mouth outreach
- Drummed up support for political candidates by canvassing door-to-door and leading phone call nights
- Added candidate signage to public roadways at high-visibility corners and roundabouts
Congressional Intern
Congressman Jake LaTurner's District Office
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Interacted with constituents on phone to answer questions, address concerns, and take messages for Congressman
- Updated and created spreadsheets with information useful for outreach to other local leaders in district
- Worked on casework for constituents in need of assistance
- Sent congratulatory letters to constituents doing great work throughout district
Campaign Intern
Value Them Both Coalition
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Canvassed neighborhoods and made phone calls to inform voters and earn support
- Answered questions and made clarifications to those who were unaware of or confused by ballot measure and what it would accomplish
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS05.2024
High School Diploma -
Hayden Catholic High School
Topeka, KS05.2020
Skills
- Presentation Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research and Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Oral and Written Communication
- Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Transforming Culture Award by the President of Benedictine College
- Awarded the Fr. Gerald Mesmer OSB Outstanding Political Science Student Award from the Benedictine College Department of Political Science
- Awarded the St. Robert Bellarmine Award and the Orestes Brownson Award from the Center of Constitutional Liberties at Benedictine College
- Made the Dean's list many times as an undergraduate student
- Awarded the rank of Eagle Scout
Affiliations
- Benedictine College Constitutional Fellows
- Benedictine College Ravens Respect Life
References
- Jay Weber, current employer - (785) 383-3192
- Dr. Kim Shankman, Dean of Benedictine College - kshankman@benedictine.edu, (251) 356-1927
- Dr. Kevin Vance, Center for Constitutional Liberties Director - kvance@benedictine.edu
- Monet Straub, previous employer with Congressman Jake LaTurner - (913) 787-6593
- Kim Borchers, previous supervisor with Value Them Both - (785) 640-8868
Timeline
Campaign Staffer
Kansas For LaTurner
09.2022 - 11.2022
Congressional Intern
Congressman Jake LaTurner's District Office
05.2022 - 08.2022
Campaign Intern
Value Them Both Coalition
05.2022 - 08.2022
Kona Ice Truck Driver
Kona Ice
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Benedictine College
High School Diploma -
Hayden Catholic High School