Jason Folk
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Innovative and professional individual with a proven track record in promoting academic and social development programs. Possessing excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, adept at driving positive change and fostering growth within diverse communities. With hands-on experience in voting rights and community engagement, has developed a talent for navigating challenges and finding effective solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Liaison
Engage@EMU
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the administration of the University-Sponsored Nonpartisan voting efforts
- Planned and executed engagement events in collaboration with national organizations and local officials
- Assistant with the administration of various community aid events to increase equity within the Ypsilanti Area
Assistant Seasonal Clerk
Summit County Board of Elections
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted with verification of tens of thousands of petition signatures for statewide ballot initiatives and candidates
- Ensured polling stations were set up accurately and in compliance with election regulations
- Oversaw numerous polling locations on election day, ensuring election security and efficiency
Communications Director
Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Curator of all club-related social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Mailchimp
- Managed Club Facebook Page, reaching over 700 accounts monthly
- Managed Club email server with an audience of over 200 members
Field Organizer
Summit County Democratic Party
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Organized a county-wide “Poll Greeting” operation of nearly 200 volunteers
- Interpreted and analyzed election and voter data, resulting in high-quality data reports
- Assisted with the planning and organizing of fundraisers grossing over $200,000
Education
Bachelors - Philosophy & Communication
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-2027
Skills
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Social media proficiency
- Canva
- Mailchimp
- Meta Business Suite
- Written/Verbal communication
Additional Involvements
- Founder & President, Eastern Votes
- Presidential Scholar, Eastern Michigan University Forensics
- Democracy Fellow, The Campus Vote Project
- Member, MI Department of State Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force
- Assistant Coach, Stow-Munroe Falls High School Speech & Debate Team
Timeline
Student Liaison
Engage@EMU
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Seasonal Clerk
Summit County Board of Elections
07.2023 - 07.2024
Communications Director
Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club
05.2023 - 08.2023
Field Organizer
Summit County Democratic Party
05.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelors - Philosophy & Communication
Eastern Michigan University
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