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Forrest Ellis

McLean,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

CPAC Coordinator

09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported the communication team in developing strategies for the organization
  • Assisted Chairman and Communications Director in research for media releases and political developments
  • Managed scheduling, assembling, and overseeing CPAC media releases, events, coordinated logistics for events, travel, and managed ticketing and registration for CPAC events
  • Collaborated with the development team to maintain relationships with supporters and donors
  • Assisted in managing and growing the CPAC brand on Social Media.

Operations Coordinator

Siobhan Dunnavant for State Senate
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Participated in weekly campaign meetings, oversaw field and recruitment strategy, and managed volunteer engagement
  • Led a top-performing intern program, consistently ranking in the top three for doors knocked weekly.

DC Office Intern

Office of Congressman Michael Lawler
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Answered and directed constituent calls, maintaining a professional demeanor
  • Conducted research and analyzed bills for legislative team recommendations
  • Assisted in the distribution of 499 mailings to constituents
  • Collaborated with the communications team on research and information compilation for press releases and social media
  • Conducted Capitol building tours for constituents, managing storage cage organization.

Field Organizer

Michael Lawler for Congress
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated ground game, recruited, trained, and organized volunteers
  • Organized campaign events and engaged with political affairs in Putnam County.

Field Director

Alex Mooney for Congress
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated door knockers, organized events, and managed grassroots volunteers
  • Recruited and trained volunteers for GOTV efforts, managed paid field staff, and monitored opponent's field operations.

Field Organizer

Youngkin For Governor
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Conducted political affairs, persuaded county chairs, and secured endorsements
  • Led a network of over 40 active volunteers, outperforming in Fairfax County.

Field Organizer

Minnesota RNC Victory Team
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Field organizer for the campaign in Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties
  • Represented the campaign at events, county party meetings, and worked on fundraising efforts
  • Led GOTV efforts resulting in over 9,000 doors knocked and high voter turnout.

Education

Graduate - Political Science

Christopher Newport University
01.2020

Advanced diploma -

Commonwealth Academy
01.2016

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Campaign Management
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Public Speaking
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Political knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Critical Thinking
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Spreadsheets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

Timeline

CPAC Coordinator

09.2023 - 12.2023

Operations Coordinator

Siobhan Dunnavant for State Senate
07.2023 - 08.2023

DC Office Intern

Office of Congressman Michael Lawler
02.2023 - 05.2023

Field Organizer

Michael Lawler for Congress
09.2022 - 11.2022

Field Director

Alex Mooney for Congress
03.2022 - 05.2022

Field Organizer

Youngkin For Governor
03.2021 - 11.2021

Field Organizer

Minnesota RNC Victory Team
08.2020 - 11.2020

Graduate - Political Science

Christopher Newport University

Advanced diploma -

Commonwealth Academy

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