Colin Schmidt

I have maintained this job as part time employment throughout high school and college. Have been a lead trainer for five front of house positions.

• Trained new front of house employees on company policies, menu knowledge, and customer service techniques for seamless integration into the team.
• Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.

Assisted in the management of six school board race campaigns throughout three counties.

• Managed and oversaw all volunteer/grassroots efforts for each race in all three counties.
• Responsible for preparing, training and overseeing all volunteer teams for each of our six candidates.
• Conducted thorough voter research to identify key areas for ground teams to target.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a supportive work environment for all members.

• Collaborated with fellow canvassers to strategize effective approaches for reaching undecided voters or potential supporters.
• Increased voter turnout by conducting door-to-door canvassing and engaging with community members.
• Supported campaign objectives by attending community events and promoting key messages to the public.

Worked closely with campaign manager and campaign consultants on collecting and processing campaign donations.

• Managed donation processes in conjunction with campaign's financial consultant.
• Supported campaign by conducting research, reporting and documentation.
• Streamlined donation processes for improved efficiency and timely payments.

I was the main on the ground aide for this campaign, including being the candidates' main assistant during every event/meeting across the state.

• Demonstrated outstanding collaboration across the campaign and managed many tasks.
• Analyzed voter data strategically, identifying target demographics and tailoring messaging for maximum impact.
• Enhanced candidate visibility through coordinating and attending successful public appearances and events.
• Organized and trained volunteers effectively, maximizing their contributions and efforts.
• Traveled with candidate to nearly each and every county (62 at the time) within Colorado.

Worked on a ballot initiative project in seven cities throughout Florida, HQ was located in Miami.

• Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures during all aspects of the training process.
• Assisted in training new field canvassers, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborated with fellow canvassers to strategize effective approaches for reaching potential supporters of ballot initiative.

Worked as an intern for the Finance Director of the Colorado GOP.

• Assisted in cash flow management by monitoring daily transactions, updating records, and generating reports for senior management review.
• Developed proficiency in using financial software programs for efficient data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Developed and maintained database of financial records.