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Halley Katz

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Professional with strong background in leading and motivating teams to achieve organizational goals. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and community engagement. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach. Proven ability to foster collaboration, manage change, and drive impactful initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Canvass Lead

Pennsylvania United
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Hire, manage, and support team of paid canvassers to hit voter contact goals via door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and peer-to-peer texting
  • Conduct training sessions for canvassers that will motivate, ground, and teach necessary skills for their role
  • Provide documentation needed for programs such as writing and workshop scripts, filling in daily reporting documents, keeping track of stories related to contracts/campaigns, and tracking payroll for paid canvassers
  • Implement field plans to meet goals expected by contract/program made by Field Director
  • Run effective launches and debriefs daily to keep consistent workflow and maintain cohesion
  • Providing canvassers with clear, quantitative goals, keeping team motivated to meet goals
  • Use internal tracking systems to monitor workflow
  • Providing background and information on campaigns (including Summer Lee 2022/2024, Fetterman 2022, Shapiro 2022, and Sara Innamorato 2023)
  • Take part in Deep Canvass Institute and Deep Canvass Institute’s Train Trainer training
  • Take part in Nerdy Movement’s Study Group in order to learn movement building and membership engagement
  • Utilized data analysis tools to target specific demographics, optimizing effectiveness of canvassing operations

Cavass Deputy

Pennsylvania United
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed and executed door-to-door canvassing campaigns to engage residents and educate them about local political candidates and issues within Allegheny County
  • Collected and recorded valuable voter data and feedback during canvassing efforts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for campaign strategy and targeting purposes
  • Utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with a diverse range of individuals, addressing their concerns and persuading them to support specific candidates or causes

Canvasser

Pennsylvania United
03.2022 - 09.2022

Night Crew Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Led a team of night crew members to successfully complete nightly tasks, including restocking shelves, cleaning, and organizing merchandise
  • Developed and implemented efficient night crew schedules, ensuring optimal coverage and productivity during night shifts
  • Trained and mentored new night crew team members
  • Monitored inventory levels and liaised with store managers to initiate restocking orders, minimizing stock shortages during night shifts
  • Implemented safety measures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for night crew team members, resulting in zero workplace accidents

Night Crew Team Lead

Giant Eagle, Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2019

Front end coordinator

Giant Eagle, Inc.
07.2017 - 06.2018

Cashier

Giant Eagle, Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2017

Education

BA - Legal Studies

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
12-2025

Associates - General Studies

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
01-2021

Skills

  • Influencing skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Team Leadership
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Policy research
  • Advocacy background
  • Canvassing

Volunteer Experience

Hello Bully, 01/01/12, 12/31/23, Volunteered with dogs from diverse backgrounds. Engaged with the community to fundraise and spread messaging.

Timeline

Canvass Lead

Pennsylvania United
09.2023 - 10.2024

Cavass Deputy

Pennsylvania United
09.2022 - 09.2023

Canvasser

Pennsylvania United
03.2022 - 09.2022

Night Crew Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2020

Night Crew Team Lead

Giant Eagle, Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2019

Front end coordinator

Giant Eagle, Inc.
07.2017 - 06.2018

Cashier

Giant Eagle, Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2017

BA - Legal Studies

University of Pittsburgh

Associates - General Studies

Community College of Allegheny County
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