Gabby Mijalski- Fahim

Conducts data entry and drafts reports for the purpose of compensation studies by jurisdiction. Maintains contact with country representatives via email and phone for various projects. Uses Excel and Access to compile data for assigned projects.

Handled constituent correspondence via phone calls, emails and video calls. Managed unemployment casework and other types of bureaucratic issues ran into by our constituents in need of support. Acted as a liaison between the State Representative and her constituents by drafting responses to their letters and researching their concerns regarding current and upcoming legislation. Observed Floor votes and attends meetings on the State Representative’s behalf.

Hired, trained and led a team of paid canvassers who knocked on doors and advocated for endorsed, pro-union candidates for the duration of the 2022 election cycle in Oregon. Developed canvassing materials, led Voter Activation Network (VAN) training sessions, knocked on doors, cut turf for door-knocking, facilitated team building, worked with existing database and voter files to conduct quality control calls, conducted research on election updates, gathered data from canvassing records, created reports for team and acted as the main point person for canvasser concerns.

Provided excellent customer service, greeted customers, took and served food/drink orders and cooperated and communicated with all serving and kitchen staff.

Recruited, trained and managed campaign volunteers and staff members. Performed tasks to gain voter contacts, including making phone calls, sending texts, facilitating postcard deliveries and organizing yard sign placements. Coordinated with the Campaign Manager in implementing the overall field strategy. Managed and organized incoming data using the VAN database and other forms of campaign technology such as Thrutalk, Outvote and Phone Burner. Tracked, met and reported concrete field and organizing goals using systems such as Excel and Google Sheets. Led and hosted virtual phone-bank and text-bank trainings/events for volunteers. Tracked and analyzed campaign performance. Co-managed the candidate's social media platforms and promoted upcoming events online. Coordinated with active organizations and groups on volunteer recruitment projects.

Operated on a daily basis to observe the legislative process at the federal level and to develop research skills related to public policy. Day-to-day operations included assisting full-time staff in responding to various constituent requests, updating computer records and drafting general correspondences. Responsibilities included assisting full-time staff in preparing briefing summaries, observing floor proceedings and attending meetings related to specific legislation. Other responsibilities included assisting full-time staff in developing detailed responses to constituent concerns and policy questions, and working on individual projects.

Phone-banked and door-knocked for the legislative priorities of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, organized volunteers, led phone-banks and rallies, and tabled for donations. Lobbied my legislators for various pro-choice measures at the State Capitol alongside my grassroots team.