Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
References
Timeline
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Avery O. Skiviat

Political Consultant
Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Campaign Director, legislative assistant, community organizer, staff coordinator, volunteer recruiter, and public relations manager. In each of my leadership roles I've learned to adapt to new situations and find creative solutions to difficult problems. I've always been committed to being a team player, enhancing my creativity, and utilizing the knowledge I've gained from my previous roles.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Grassroots Director

Sean Parnell For U.S. Senate
, PA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Get Out the Vote Engagement. (Volunteer organization, door knocking, phone banking, yard sign distribution, etc.)
  • Intern Manager. (Scheduling, task organization, & reporting)
  • Event Planning. (GOP events, rallies, fundraiser's, community events, etc.)

Legislative Aide

Rep. Rob Mercuri | Pennsylvania State Legislature
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Providing a supportive role to the functionality to the Legislative district office.
  • Responding to constituent requests, including constituent requests for status of pending legislation and resolutions.
  • Performing case work for constituents and serving as a liaison with federal, state and local agencies.
  • Schedule appointments and maintaining the Representatives calendar, travel arrangements and reservations.

Political Canvasser

Canvass America
, GA
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • During this position I was making calls to voters in Georgia during the two Senate Runoff elections. During that time I accumulated over 100+ hours of canvassing.

Grassroots Director

Sean Parnell For U.S. Congress
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Organized and coordinated volunteers for various tasks on the campaign.
  • (Event Coordination, intern management, phone banking, door knocking, volunteer recruitment, etc.)
  • Managed our team of 11 interns. I would oversee their daily tasks and work schedules.

Regional Field Director

Republican National Committee
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Event planning, volunteer recruitment, coordinating tasks for my staffers, and working with our local Republican candidates.
  • Our goal was to recruit volunteers and persuade voters to support our Republican candidates.

Summer Staff

Guy Reschenthaler For U.S. Congress
Washington, Pennsylvania
05.2018 - 07.2018

Working on the Reschenthaler campaign during the 2018 midterms I received a strong understanding of grassroots leadership and the importance of learning strong communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Penn State Behrend
Erie, PA
08.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mt. Lebanon High School
Mt. Lebanon, PA
08.2013 - 06.2017

Skills

    Research Oversight

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Awards

Pittsburgh Honors ACE Mentoring Program Award 2016 | Pittsburgh Honors ACE Mentoring Program Award 2017

References

Andrew Brey, Campaign Manager | Americans for Parnell Committee

andrew@parnellforsenate.com | (443) 605-7868


Rob Mercuri, State Legislature | PA House of Representatives

rmercuri@pahousegop.com | (719) 314-7527

Timeline

Grassroots Director

Sean Parnell For U.S. Senate
09.2021 - 12.2021

Legislative Aide

Rep. Rob Mercuri | Pennsylvania State Legislature
01.2021 - 09.2021

Political Canvasser

Canvass America
11.2020 - 01.2021

Grassroots Director

Sean Parnell For U.S. Congress
06.2020 - 11.2020

Regional Field Director

Republican National Committee
12.2019 - 06.2020

Summer Staff

Guy Reschenthaler For U.S. Congress
05.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Penn State Behrend
08.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mt. Lebanon High School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Avery O. SkiviatPolitical Consultant