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ETHAN MOOS

Glendale,CA

Summary

Self-directed and resourceful political researcher with 2+ years of experience focusing on opposition research and campaign intelligence. Has experience with NexisLexis, Muck Rack, legislative databases, and campaign finance databases. Approaches with work passion and industriousness. Excellent in a team and an effective communicator that prioritizes respect and well-being. Experienced at multitasking, meeting tight deadlines, and quickly synthesizing large amounts of information. Has consulted for nonprofits, political action committees, and campaigns at the municipal, state, and federal levels.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Opposition Research Assistant

Nesbitt & Parrinello
08.2023 - Current
  • Produced comprehensive opposition research products for municipal, state, and federal campaigns using digital databases like LexisNexis, campaign finance documentation, and public records.
  • Served as a key researcher on a project analyzing far-right extremist influence on school boards and state legislatures in 12 states.
  • Served as a key researcher on a long-term research project that focused on identifying and supporting progressive district attorneys.
  • Created and managed internal databases on far-right extremists across the West Coast.
  • Experienced with rapid response research, fact-checking, vetting, power-mapping.

Political Consulting Intern

Crossroads Campaigns Solutions
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Lead political research projects and political communication for winning campaigns at municipal, state, and federal levels
  • Provided policy recommendations to candidates and nonprofits in areas such as disability justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and healthcare access
  • Provided daily news and politics briefings to candidates and nonprofits such as Golden State Opportunity, ACLU of Texas, and
  • Coalition for Disability Rights and Justice
  • Developed customized presentation materials and managed performance measurements for existing accounts to attract new clients.
  • Supported client projects and internal initiatives by producing quality deliverables and participating in meetings and brainstorming sessions.

Chief of Staff

Office Of The Vice President Of Statewide Affairs
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated executive excellence in communications, internal affairs, and external advocacy for largest nonprofit in county
  • Managed Office of External Vice President for Statewide Affairs (EVPSA), which included 30+ individuals, and a budget of $120,000
  • Oversaw functioning of three divisions, Legislative, Organizing, and Campus Affairs to ensure cohesion and transparency
  • Conducted hiring process to re-staff office that was shrunk by COVID-19, in 24+ hires
  • Created reports, presentations, and other materials for executive staff

Advisor to the President

University Of California Students Association
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated executive excellence in communications, internal affairs, and external advocacy for the largest higher education union in the country
  • Coordinated advocacy efforts that resulted in a 5% overall budget increase ongoing for 5 years from the Governor's office
  • Oversaw presidential communications, including 9 speeches, social media, and memos
  • Served as a Student Advocate to the Regents (StAR) regarding the Munger Housing Project and COVID-19 dangers

Chair

Associated Students Lobby Corps
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Formulate platforms for lobbying efforts: student-friendly redistricting, Cal Grant reform, and increased access to student healthcare
  • Lobbied in support of student loan forgiveness, increases to Student Academic Educational Partnerships (SAPEP), protections for disabled students effected by COVID, and increased opportunities for undocumented students
  • Leads multilevel student engagement with elected officials assisted staff of 15 student lobbyists and $70,000 budget
  • Directed creation of 5 identity-based training modules for marginalized lobbyists

Writing and Language Tutor

UCSB Campus Learning Assistance Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Improved the writing quality of college-level work from any discipline, 20+ reviews expressing high satisfaction
  • Revised (and can produce) writing across a wide spectrum of styles: op-eds, memos, financial reports, essays, policy briefs and is equally
  • Trained to work with students learning English as a second language

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And History of Public Policy And Law, English

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • NexisLexis, GitHub, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, WordPress, Asana, Muck Rack, and Notion
  • Leadership and team management
  • Copyediting, copywriting, and word-based content creation
  • Political communication and public relations
  • Opposition and policy research
  • Public speaking and presenting
  • Video analysis and media tracking
  • Political advocacy and lobbying

Timeline

Opposition Research Assistant

Nesbitt & Parrinello
08.2023 - Current

Political Consulting Intern

Crossroads Campaigns Solutions
06.2022 - 09.2022

Chair

Associated Students Lobby Corps
10.2021 - 06.2022

Writing and Language Tutor

UCSB Campus Learning Assistance Services
09.2021 - 06.2022

Advisor to the President

University Of California Students Association
08.2021 - 06.2022

Chief of Staff

Office Of The Vice President Of Statewide Affairs
08.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And History of Public Policy And Law, English

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

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