Connor Phillips
Portage,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience as a Mayoral Intern at the City of Portage. Proven public speaking and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by coordinating a successful community outreach initiative. Adept at teamwork and collaboration, with a strong ability to analyze data for strategic decision-making in political campaigns.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayoral Intern
City of Portage
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, including but not limited to the Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Director of Planning & Community Development, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Coordinated a 50+ person community outreach effort to assist residents of a newly built subdivision in addressing their complaints with the builder. This allowed me to act as a facilitator between the two parties.
- Expanded on presentation skills by giving mock presentations on an upcoming project in the city of Portage.
Campaign Assistant
Sue Lynch for Portage
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced canvassing skills by continuing to knock on doors. Gaining more skills on how to best market towards voters.
- Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance.
- I actively participated in brainstorming sessions for the mayoral debate on how to market the candidate best.
Campaign Intern
Citizens For Chuck
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Fostered positive relationships with other campaigns, community leaders, and stakeholders through networking events.
- Expanded personal knowledge of political strategy through participation in regular meetings with the campaign manager.
- Analyzed voter data to identify key demographics and optimize targeting strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN05-2028
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
Portage, IN06-2024
Skills
- Deliberation leader skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- One of twenty-four delegates worldwide to the International Youth Think Tank conference.
- One of four Pages from Indiana to the Democratic National Convention
- A delegate to the YMCA's Conference on National Affairs
Timeline
Mayoral Intern
City of Portage
06.2024 - 08.2024
Campaign Assistant
Sue Lynch for Portage
06.2023 - 11.2023
Campaign Intern
Citizens For Chuck
08.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wabash College
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
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