Caden Slater
Danville,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in campaign strategy and grassroots organizing, notably with Jared Golden's Congressional Campaign. Excelled in mobilizing voter turnout and managing volunteer operations, showcasing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Achieved significant campaign success, demonstrating a keen ability to engage communities and drive initiatives forward.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Organizer
Jared Golden Congressional Campaign
Belfast, ME
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Organized and executed grassroots voter outreach efforts in a rural district, directly contributing to voter engagement and campaign success
- Made over 3,000 targeted phone calls and personally knocked on more than 1500 doors, building strong relationships with voters and mobilizing support for the candidate
- Managed a high-performing Get Out the Vote (GOTV) staging location, achieving over 500% of the shift goal through strategic volunteer recruitment, training, and deployment
- Coordinated volunteer operations during the GOTV period, ensuring seamless logistics, accurate data reporting, and optimal resource allocation
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, empowering volunteers to exceed expectations and drive voter turnout in critical areas
- Leveraged data-driven strategies to identify and prioritize key outreach opportunities, maximizing campaign impact in a challenging rural setting
- Played a pivotal role in a highly competitive race where incumbent Rep
- Jared Golden secured reelection with 50.35% of the vote after ranked-choice tabulation
- Contributed to a narrow victory margin of approximately 2,706 votes, highlighting the critical impact of grassroots organizing in Maine's 2nd Congressional District
- Successfully mobilized voter turnout in a district concurrently carried by President Donald Trump, underscoring the effectiveness of targeted outreach strategies
ASOC Executive Committee member
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - 05.2024
- As a member of the ASOC Executive Committee, Occidental College's esteemed executive board, I actively contribute to shaping campus governance and policy
- In this role, I play a pivotal part in voting on school legislation and engaging in critical discussions on major issues facing Occidental College
- Additionally, I lend my expertise to various campaigns and initiatives aimed at addressing overarching concerns within the college community
- Furthermore, my involvement extends to serving on key committees such as the Bill of Rights Committee and the Academic Affairs Committee, where I diligently collaborate with peers to address matters of student rights and academic excellence
Head of Programming
Occidental College ASOC SUS fund
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- As head of programming for the Occidental College Sustainability fund, my responsibilities include participating in multiple committees such as the academic affairs, campus improvement, and bill of rights committees
- On these committees and for the Sustainability fund, I direct programming surrounding the topic and advertise and help fund events
- Examples of this include Food Justice Month fairs, where I helped plan, advertise, and source fresh fruit to put on a campus-wide event
- This position has taught me how to plan and organize large programs that span multiple departments
Teacher Assistant
Kids' Country
Danville, CA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- I was a teaching assistant at Kids Country, where I cared for children and worked with parents to accommodate their children's needs best
- This experience gave me crucial skill improvements in leadership, customer service, and early child education
Special Olympics Coach
Special Olympics
Danville, CA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- In this position, I assisted in coaching a team for the Special Olympics tasks including running weekly practices going to tournaments, and forming connections with the players
Restorative Justice Intern
Restorative Justice Project
Belfast, ME
09.2021 - 08.2022
- I was a primarily virtual intern for this position for the Restorative Justice Project, where I researched legislation related to Restorative Justice and learned how writing and pushing legislation at the state level worked
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA02-2027
High school diploma -
The Athenian School
Danville, CA05.2023
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Outside sales
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Computer skills
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Data ent
- Organizational Skills
- Customer service
- Management
- Retail management
- Program management
- Special Education
- Research
- English
- Running campaigns
- Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Interviewing
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Hospitality
- Negotiation
- Campaign strategy
- Government relations
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Field Organizer
Jared Golden Congressional Campaign
08.2024 - 11.2024
ASOC Executive Committee member
Occidental College
11.2023 - 05.2024
Head of Programming
Occidental College ASOC SUS fund
09.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher Assistant
Kids' Country
03.2023 - 08.2023
Special Olympics Coach
Special Olympics
11.2022 - 04.2023
Restorative Justice Intern
Restorative Justice Project
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Driver's License
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Occidental College
High school diploma -
The Athenian School
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