Cecelia Kaufmann
Blaine,MN
Summary
Recent graduate with degrees in Geography and Computer Science, specializing in geospatial analysis and software development. Proficient in Swift, Python, SQL, and ArcGIS, with hands-on experience in political campaign finance, research, and strategic planning within multiple fields. Adept at integrating technical and analytical skills to deliver impactful projects with a demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects for whatever needs best fit a team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Geospatial Intern BI&A LDP
Travelers Insurance
06.2024 - Current
Deputy Finance Director
McCollum for Congress
09.2023 - Current
- Assistant to the Finance Director, helping contribute to critical financial operations and strategies within the campaign which has led to over $100k raised in the first quarter of 2024.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive financial management system, resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced data accuracy.
Social Media and Newsletter Assistant
Macalester College
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Organization leader, researcher, and planner for the social media and newsletter, leading to a thirty percent increase in engagement between the two years
Call Time Manager
Minnesota House DFL Caucus
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed call time operations with Representatives, overseeing call time sheet organization and follow-up email communication, while also providing comprehensive training in fundraiser planning, from event coordination to post-event thank-you procedures.
Computer Science Research Assistant
Macalester College
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Actively contributed as a student researcher in the Block4All project, focused on enhancing an iOS application designed to teach coding to K-12 students with visual and motor impairments and played a pivotal role in designing and executing a user study centered on switch control, ultimately producing a research manuscript and leveraged Swift and Swift UI proficiency to implement project enhancements.
Finance Intern
Minnesota House DFL Caucus
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed advanced political fundraising expertise during the internship, proficiently managing donation tracking systems such as NGP, ActBlue, and Numero, conducting research using CFB, producing donor bios, updating call lists, and contributing to fundraising planning, including email campaigns, event logistics, and Canva invitations.
Finance Intern and Field Organizer
McCollum for Congress
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Achieved success in supporting a reelection campaign, acquiring valuable skills encompassing campaign fieldwork and financial operations
- Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, utilizing VAN/Voterfile and NGP for efficient data search and entry.
Independent Student Researcher for the Geography Department
Macalester College
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and initiated a self-directed research project funded by the Macalester Geography Department through the Hansen Scholarship, involving proposal development, comprehensive research planning, and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Computer Science
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN05.2024
Skills
- Swift/ Swift UI
- SQL
- C
- C
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- R/ R Studio
- SQL
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- SPSS
- Google Earth Engine (GEE)
- ArcGIS Pro
Accomplishments
- 2024 American Association of Geographers Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Award
- Supermajority Education Fund Majority Leader
- 2022B Class of the Google CSRMP
- Recipient of the Leland and Kathleen Hansen Geography Research Endowed Fund
- QuestBridge Scholar
Timeline
Geospatial Intern BI&A LDP
Travelers Insurance
06.2024 - Current
Social Media and Newsletter Assistant
Macalester College
09.2023 - 05.2024
Deputy Finance Director
McCollum for Congress
09.2023 - Current
Call Time Manager
Minnesota House DFL Caucus
06.2023 - 09.2023
Computer Science Research Assistant
Macalester College
05.2023 - 07.2023
Finance Intern
Minnesota House DFL Caucus
01.2023 - 05.2023
Independent Student Researcher for the Geography Department
Macalester College
06.2022 - 08.2022
Finance Intern and Field Organizer
McCollum for Congress
01.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Computer Science
Macalester College
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