Anton Berge-Wells
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Motivated and passionate about political engagement, I bring proven experience in voter outreach, policy research, and event coordination, demonstrated through my work with the Santa Barbara Democratic Party. By employing innovative strategies and leveraging strong communication and teamwork skills, I successfully boosted electoral participation and contributed to achieving key campaign goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
UCSB Housing, Dining, And Auxiliary Enterprises
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Rotated through various roles (dishwashing, food service, cook’s assistant, drink bar attendant, busser, floater) to support daily operations.
- Assisted in food prep, ensuring quality and safety standards were met.
- Operated dishwashing equipment and maintained cleanliness.
- Managed drink bar, restocked supplies, and ensured prompt service.
- Supported dining hall flow by bussing tables and restocking during peak hours.
Isla Vista Field Team Intern
Santa Barbara Democratic Party/ UCSB Campus Dems
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted voter outreach through canvassing, tabling, and Get Out the Vote operations, engaging hundreds of community members.
- Educated voters on candidate platforms, policies, and the importance of civic engagement.
- Explained voting procedures, including registration and absentee ballots, to help unregistered voters take action.
- Organized and collaborated on events with local politicians to increase voter turnout in targeted districts.
- Conducted door-to-door canvassing and collected data to inform campaign strategies.
- Participated in weekly intern meetings to refine strategies and align goals with campaign objectives.
Phone/ Text Baking Volunteer
DCCC/Grassroots Democrats HQ/ Vote Save America
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Phone banked for Derek Tran (CA) and Jon Tester (MT), engaging voters on key policies.
- Text banked youth voters in NYC with DCCC, promoting civic engagement.
- Completed training with Vote Save America and Field Team 6 in voter outreach strategies.
- Contributed 20+ hours to boost voter turnout through phone and text outreach.
- Collaborated with campaign teams to align outreach with strategic goals.
Education
Political Science And Government
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2028
Skills
- Political Outreach: Canvassing, Phone Banking, Text Banking, Voter Education
- Policy Research and Analysis: Familiarity with legislative processes and public policy concepts
- Event Coordination: Planning and executing voter engagement and campaign events
- Communication: Public speaking, persuasive writing, and constituent engagement
- Collaboration: Teamwork in fast-paced, goal-oriented environments
- Data Management: Collecting and analyzing voter data for strategic planning
- Legal Foundations: Basic understanding of government systems and legal terminology
- Time Management: Balancing academic, professional, and volunteer commitments effectively
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Worker
UCSB Housing, Dining, And Auxiliary Enterprises
09.2024 - Current
Isla Vista Field Team Intern
Santa Barbara Democratic Party/ UCSB Campus Dems
09.2024 - 11.2024
Phone/ Text Baking Volunteer
DCCC/Grassroots Democrats HQ/ Vote Save America
05.2024 - 09.2024
Political Science And Government
University of California, Santa Barbara
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