Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Civic Engagement
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Cody Vaden

Irving

Summary

Dependable, detail oriented, and experienced pubic speaker. Well organized with excellent leadership and communications skills, loyal, and motivated to be successful.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

District Director

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne TX-24
12.2023 - Current

Directed day-to-day operations overseeing all facets of district activities. Managed the outreach program, cultivating essential relationships with stakeholders, federal agencies, and elected officials to advance our objectives effectively. Oversaw budgeting and financial management which included hiring and firing. Staffed the Congresswoman anytime she was in district ensuring her schedule ran smoothly and coordinated logistics to ensure productive and impactful meetings.

Campaign Manager

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne TX-24
08.2022 - Current

Managed day-to-day operations, including overseeing field staff and ensuring efficient execution of campaign activities. Administered a comprehensive campaign budget, optimizing resource allocation to meet strategic objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Collaborated with the fundraising team to organize successful fundraisers, cultivating relationships with PACs and major donors to secure vital financial support. Developed and implemented key campaign strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to drive voter engagement and mobilization efforts effectively.

Deputy District Director

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne TX-24
01.2021 - 12.2023

Directed a dynamic outreach program spanning across 16 cities, orchestrating targeted initiatives to engage diverse communities effectively. Contributed to the oversight of district operations, spearheading strategic policies and managing personnel to optimize team performance and organizational efficiency. Established and nurtured robust relationships with local businesses, key stakeholders, and elected officials, cultivating partnerships instrumental in advancing the district's objectives.

Director of Campaign Operations

Beth For Texas
12.2019 - 01.2021

Led and coordinated field staff and volunteers, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient execution of campaign activities. Facilitated team cohesion through regular communication and performance evaluations, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Oversaw the management of our community affairs program, orchestrating initiatives to strengthen ties with constituents and local organizations. Leveraged grassroots strategies to navigate what was deemed the closest and most expensive congressional race nationwide.


Government Affairs Director

Arlington Board Of REALTORS
01.2019 - Current

Responsible for government affairs and TREPAC. Duties include political issues regarding the real estate industry at national, state and local levels of government. Candidate interviews and TREPAC investment disbursements. Organizing TREPAC fundraiser events which raised $101,000 in 2019, 116% of quota.

Campaign Manager

Texans For Rodney Anderson
01.2018 - 11.2018

Created and implemented campaign initiatives to mobilize voters and volunteers. Conducted interviews and oversaw the entire hiring and firing process. Formed and implemented key strategies. Formed key relationships through the community. Oversaw all staff functions leading a team to canvass nearly 50,000 doors in a six month period.

District Director

Texas House Of Representatives
01.2015 - 01.2019

Responsible for running all day-to-day operations in the district. Develop and implement policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans. Form key relationships through the community. Manage constituent services and inquiries.

Field Director

Texans For Rodney Anderson
06.2014 - 01.2018

Oversaw and lead grassroots functions such as block walks and phone banks, as well as many community events. Helped to develop and implement strategies, and contributed to the recruitment of volunteers and lower staff.

Field Representative

Texans For Rodney Anderson
05.2014 - 06.2014

Lead block walks and phone banks. Executed strategies, and oversaw lower staff functions.

Intern

David Dewhurst For Lieutenant Governor
01.2014 - 05.2014

Canvass neighborhoods for the purpose of voter contact, phone banks, event set up and intern recruitment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

The University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
2018

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Public Speaking
  • Political Campaigns
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Writing Techniques
  • Fundraising
  • Management
  • Strategic Planning

Civic Engagement

Irving-Las Colinas 5 Star Chamber of Commerce

  • Legislative Committee
  • Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  • Ambassador Committee

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  • Board of Directors
  • Legislative Committee
  • Economic Development Committee

Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce

  • Legislative Committee

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

  • Public Policy Advocacy Committee

Non-Profits

  • Board of Directors Christian Women's Job Corps
  • Board Treasurer Christian Women's Job Corps
  • Relay for Life Committee
  • Brighter Tomorrows Committee
  • Excellence Now Committee (Irving ISD)

Timeline

District Director

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne TX-24
12.2023 - Current

Campaign Manager

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne TX-24
08.2022 - Current

Deputy District Director

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne TX-24
01.2021 - 12.2023

Director of Campaign Operations

Beth For Texas
12.2019 - 01.2021

Government Affairs Director

Arlington Board Of REALTORS
01.2019 - Current

Campaign Manager

Texans For Rodney Anderson
01.2018 - 11.2018

District Director

Texas House Of Representatives
01.2015 - 01.2019

Field Director

Texans For Rodney Anderson
06.2014 - 01.2018

Field Representative

Texans For Rodney Anderson
05.2014 - 06.2014

Intern

David Dewhurst For Lieutenant Governor
01.2014 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

The University Of Texas At Arlington
Cody Vaden