Daimon Martell
Durham,NC
Summary
Driven by a passion for community and political advocacy, I excelled at North Carolina Coordinated Campaign, where I spearheaded volunteer recruitment and event planning, surpassing outreach goals. My blend of technical proficiency and leadership, coupled with a knack for fostering diverse and inclusive environments, has consistently enhanced team efficiency and campaign impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Organizer
North Carolina Coordinated Campaign
Raleigh, NC
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Recruited hundreds of volunteers using targeted outreach strategies, exceeding goals and building a volunteer network that could sustain itself
- Organized a variety of campaign events, such as rallies, phone banks, and volunteer appreciation gatherings, boosting volunteer engagement and morale
- Partnered with local organizations, elected officials, and community leaders to amplify campaign messages
- Worked closely with leaders like Maria Cervania, Wiley Nickel, and Roy Cooper, and organizations like They See Blue, Swing Left, and WCPD to ensure everyone was aligned on campaign goals
- Kept a close eye on state voting rights legislation and provided valuable updates to volunteers and voters, especially in communities where access to voting was at risk
- Used tools like VAN to create efficient maps and canvassing routes, ensuring outreach was effective and impactful
- Trained volunteers in canvassing skills and map reading, helping them grow into leadership roles and strengthening the overall volunteer network
Stock Associate/Merchandiser
Total Wine & More
Cary, NC
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained organized stock areas, ensuring a seamless and inviting shopping experience for customers
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
- Received shipments of new products, unpacked items, verified quantities against invoices, and stocked them on shelves.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by regularly performing stock counts and audits.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Campaign Staff
Greylock Campaigns
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Engaged supporters through personalized outreach, fostering connections and increasing sign-up rates for the campaign
- Contributed to strategic planning sessions, sharing ideas to improve recruitment efforts and strengthen community engagement
Student Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
Durham, NC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported fundraising campaigns and community outreach, amplifying organizational efforts to meet objectives
- Managed donor scheduling and logistics during staff absences, ensuring seamless operations
Footwear Team Lead
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Durham, NC
10.2016 - 09.2023
- Implemented data-driven strategies to improve sales metrics, leading a high-performing team in achieving targets and enhancing customer satisfaction
- Served as Diversity Team Captain, fostering open discussions on cultural awareness and driving impactful diversity initiatives
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Assisted in organizing promotional events and sales to boost store traffic and revenue.
- Utilized POS systems to process sales transactions, returns, and exchanges efficiently.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items for customers.
- Developed strategies and plans to increase team productivity and efficiency.
Education
B.A. - Political Science, Concentration in Political Theory, Civic Engagement and Public Policy
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC12.2023
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Customer Service & Sales
- Campaign Strategy & Outreach
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Stock Management & Operations
- Volunteer Recruitment & Training
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Technical Proficiency
- Community outreach
- Campaign strategy
- Data management
- Team leadership
- Political advocacy
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Training and development
- Schedule management
- Political consulting
- Government relations
- Recruitment strategies
- Community partnerships
- Technologically-savvy
- Policy research
Volunteer Experience
Habitat for Humanity, Durham, NC, 08/2023, 11/2023, Supported fundraising campaigns and community outreach., Managed donor scheduling and logistics.
Timeline
Field Organizer
North Carolina Coordinated Campaign
06.2024 - 11.2024
Campaign Staff
Greylock Campaigns
05.2024 - 05.2024
Stock Associate/Merchandiser
Total Wine & More
02.2024 - 06.2024
Student Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
08.2023 - 11.2023
Footwear Team Lead
Dick’s Sporting Goods
10.2016 - 09.2023
B.A. - Political Science, Concentration in Political Theory, Civic Engagement and Public Policy
North Carolina Central University
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