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Dylan Vangsness

Eau Claire,WI

Summary

Developed exceptional leadership and organizational skills in high-energy and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, coordinate events, and implement strategic plans. Seeking to transition into new field to leverage these transferrable skills and drive positive outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Representative Jodi Emerson
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Representative, enabling them to focus on critical decision-making and leadership tasks instead of office minutia.
  • Coordinating in district and Capitol schedules accurately, ensuring punctual attendance at all necessary engagements.
  • Facilitated communication between legislators and constituents through timely correspondence and outreach efforts.
  • Conducted thorough research on proposed bills, crafting of legislation, and the state budget to provide informed recommendations during floor sessions and committee meetings.
  • Managed and trained interns to run an effective legislative office
  • Using the Forward constituent database to expand the legislators constituent outreach and expand opportunities for future communication
  • Worked with grassroots partners to exert legislative pressure to enact desired policy outcomes

Field Organizer

Democratic Party of Wisconsin
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns to boost turnout for the Supreme Court Race by 15+% over 2023 turnout while expanding vote share for our Candidate by 15+% over November results
  • Worked with local stakeholders to build and manage the most robust spring election in modern WI history with 21,825 door knock attempts across my turf
  • Collaborated with candidates, local parties, and key stakeholders on strategy development, improving coordination between regional teams.
  • Analyzed data from outreach efforts and previous elections to inform future strategies and optimize resource allocation.
  • Operated without staff assistance over a larger territory and exceeded goals and expectations in both rural and suburban turf

Regional Mobilization Manager

Democratic Party of Wisconsin
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed a team of three field organizers and hundreds of volunteers for the 2024 coordinated DVC campaign. Coordinated communications, projects, and tasks between staff, candidates, partner organizations and volunteers.
  • Translated and implemented goals from the national campaign to the local organizing team and successfully met and exceeded ambitious goals in a territory that had previously underperformed on state and national goals with 92,413 door knock attempts.
  • My team increased the Democratic vote in spite of a negative national headwinds in our coordinated region in the 2024 election and won two competitive WI assembly races.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Research Analyst/Grant Writer

DLoer Consulting
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • D Loer Consulting, Inc. (DLC) provides consulting services for clients submitting federal grants and serves a broad client base in the environmental, health, technology, and education fields.
  • Responsibilities included: conducting literature reviews, data analysis and presentation, assisting with program design, and drafting proposal sections in response to RFP requirements. Projects encompass diverse subject areas and require rapid learning curves and deadline driven turnarounds.

Education

B.A - Political Science, Economics

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2023

Skills

  • Adaptive and able to work in fast paced environments
  • Microsoft Office Suite/G-Suite
  • Forward Constituent Database
  • VAN/Votebuilder
  • Broad media diet of local, statewide, and national press outlets
  • Experience using and interpreting data with statistical modeling
  • Project coordination
  • High level oral and written communication skills
  • Schedule management
  • Grassroots organizing
  • Campaign strategy
  • High degree of computer proficiency

Timeline

Research Assistant

Representative Jodi Emerson
05.2025 - Current

Field Organizer

Democratic Party of Wisconsin
01.2025 - 04.2025

Regional Mobilization Manager

Democratic Party of Wisconsin
03.2024 - 11.2024

Research Analyst/Grant Writer

DLoer Consulting
06.2023 - 03.2024

B.A - Political Science, Economics

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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