Matthew Hunt
Evanston,IL
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Summer Internship
State Representative Kevin Olickal
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Organized and facilitated impactful community events, including a back-to-school drive for underprivileged kids and food drives for the less fortunate.
- Implemented and conducted mobile office hours at various public libraries across the district, providing constituents with accessible opportunities to engage directly, ask questions, and discuss concerns.
- Utilized social media platforms to enhance Rep Olickal's online presence, disseminating information about legislative initiatives and engaging with constituents.
Field Coordinator
Andre Vasquez for 40th Ward Alderman
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized data-driven strategies to assess voter sentiment, helping shape campaign messaging and refine outreach efforts for maximum impact.
- Provided strategic advice and insights to the candidate, leveraging community feedback to inform policy discussions and campaign priorities.
Field Coordinator
Nabeela Syed for 51st District State Representative
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with local organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders to build partnerships and enhance the campaign's impact within the 51st District.
- Played a pivotal role in the historic campaign that led to the defeat of the incumbent State Representative seeking re-election, contributing to the shift of a historically Republican district—maintained for over 30 years—toward a Democratic victory. Notably, this campaign also saw the election of Rep. Nabeela Syed, the youngest female Muslim American elected official in the US at the age of 24.
Field Coordinator
Kevin Olickal for 16th District State Representative
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded door-to-door canvassing initiatives, engaging directly with constituents and successfully cultivating widespread support.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, providing training and support to a team of canvassers, resulting in an expanded campaign presence throughout the district.
- Played a key role in Rep. Olickal's victory in the 16th District State Representative election, contributing to the defeat of the incumbent with a margin of 53% to 47%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2025
Associate of Arts -
Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois06-2022
Skills
- Proficient in Office 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,)
- Canva
- Eventbrite
- MiniVAN
Timeline
Summer Internship
State Representative Kevin Olickal
05.2023 - 08.2024
Field Coordinator
Andre Vasquez for 40th Ward Alderman
11.2022 - 02.2023
Field Coordinator
Nabeela Syed for 51st District State Representative
08.2022 - 11.2022
Field Coordinator
Kevin Olickal for 16th District State Representative
04.2022 - 11.2022
Outreach Coordinator
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Loyola University of Chicago
Associate of Arts -
Oakton College
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