Jacey Zele
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dedicated advocate with extensive research and writing skills, passionate about political engagement and public service. My biggest asset is the tunnel vision I hold to every goal, as I stay focused on solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Organizer
Next Gen America
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Organized and executed community events to educate and engage residents about the importance of voting, civic participation, and registering to vote, reaching several hundred voters across rural South East North Carolina
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to connect with a wide range of communities, ensuring no group was overlooked and promoting inclusive civic engagement
- Coordinated voter registration drives, effectively increasing voter registration numbers and encouraging active participation in local and national elections
- Fostered relationships with community leaders, organizations, and local activists to build strong networks of support for progressive policies and candidates
- Delivered persuasive presentations and discussions on the impact of voting and progressive policies, empowering individuals to take action in their communities
- Trained and managed teams of volunteers, providing guidance and support to enhance outreach efforts and maximize voter engagement
- Contract position
Legal Assistant
Poulin Willey Trial Lawyers
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Managed attorneys' calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated court appearances and depositions
- Prepared and filed legal documents with courts, ensuring adherence to filing deadlines and procedures
- Drafted, edited, and formatted legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence
- Organized and maintained both physical and electronic filing systems for case files and legal records
- Answered phones, managed correspondence, and performed general office duties to support legal staff
- Ensured strict confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and client information
Ballet Instructor
Yvette's Dance Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead proper techniques for ages 3 to 21 years of age
- Choreographed several pieces a year for showcases
- Held private hours and lessons for personalized training, peak during competition or college tryout seasons
- Held parent meetings in both groups and one on ones to ensure we are all on par for events and studio updates
- Maintained several classes of accelerating performers in tandem and in time
Education
B.A - History
Pennsylvania State University
Remote07.2025
Skills
- Field organizing and community mobilization
- Volunteer and team management
- Analytical research and summary writing
- STATA
- VAN
- Robust communication, written and verbal
- Google Suite
- Keynote
- Microsoft Teams
Volunteer Experience
- Democratic National Convention 2024, 08/19 - 08/22/24, Stage Logistics and Access Control
- DNC of Cumberland County, Routine phone banking, voter registrations, volunteering at campuses
Timeline
Field Organizer
Next Gen America
06.2024 - 11.2024
Ballet Instructor
Yvette's Dance Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Legal Assistant
Poulin Willey Trial Lawyers
08.2020 - 06.2024
B.A - History
Pennsylvania State University