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Jesse Cruz

Las Vegas

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Postsecondary Program Coordinator

Leaders In Training
07.2022 - Current
  • Assist with development and execution of postsecondary programming Cohorts 5-8:
    ○ Case management/1-on-1 check ins with postsecondary students
    ○ Postsecondary event coordination and execution
    ○ Regular updates to resource documents & google sites.
    ○ Postsecondary student data entry
    ○ Development of postsecondary directory
  • Research and develop advocacy centered programming in conjunction with legislative session for programming
  • Supporting tutoring programs
  • Supporting in non-profit related duties.
  • Attending outreach events to recruit new high school students into our program.
  • Coordinating onboarding of new students into respective programs with their program manager.

Finance Intern

Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
11.2023 - 03.2024

● Assist with preparation of briefing materials for events and meetings
● Draft donor communication and acknowledgments
● Research prospective donors and assist with general research projects
● Maintain active donor database and ensure up-to-date documentation of relationship management
● Support external meetings and events as needed
● Assist with day-to-day operations of the finance department
● Prepare Call time materials for candidates


Public Affairs Intern

Strategies360
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Attended 10+ meetings with external stakeholders such as local and federal government staff and decision making bodies for Strategies 360 clients.
  • Prepared 100+ detailed reports outlining key information regarding proposed legislation for Strategies 360's clients.
  • Worked alongside Strategies 360 Nevada Lobbying Team to further firm's client's objectives during 2023 legislative session
  • Assisted in general office activities including bill tracking, research, campaigns, digital, PR & Marketing.

Campaign Field Manager

Progressive Turnout Project
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in completion of campaign goals set out by candidate Erica Mosca during 2022 general election.
  • Assisted in increasing voter awareness by strategic canvassing in order to ensure community members know about general election and how to participate in it
  • Assisted in complete day-to-day work in support of Direct Voter Contact (DVC) operations as
    assigned by campaign, such as canvassing 100+ doors weekly, Phonebanking and Postcard writing.
  • Organized, trained and supervised team of campaign volunteers during weekly canvass events.

Campaign Fellow

Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted campaign team in implementing all aspects of campaign strategy, including but not limited to:
    ○ Field Operations;
    ○ Fundraising and Donor Research
    ○ Planning and executing events
    ○ Campaign Research
    ○ All other campaign duties needed
  • Collaborated with candidates and leadership on campaign goals and tasks
    ● Staffed caucus events and attended 20+ events throughout Southern Nevada during 2022 primary election.

Education

Associate of Arts - Political Science And Government

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Canyon Springs High School And The Leadership And Law Prepar
North Las Vegas, NV
06.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual; Nevada Seal of Biliteracy Certified (Spanish and English fluency)
  • Efficient researcher
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Efficient problem solver
  • Excellent presenter
  • Strategic planner
  • Proactive thinker
  • Strong community relationship builder
  • Detail-oriented

References

Assemblywoman Erica Mosca. Mentor - erica.v.mosca@gmail.com 


John Oceguera, Executive Vice President - Strategies 360: johno@strategies360.com


Cynthia Romero, Postsecondary Manager - Leaders In Training: cromero@litlv.org

Timeline

Finance Intern

Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
11.2023 - 03.2024

Public Affairs Intern

Strategies360
03.2023 - 06.2023

Campaign Field Manager

Progressive Turnout Project
09.2022 - 11.2022

Postsecondary Program Coordinator

Leaders In Training
07.2022 - Current

Campaign Fellow

Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
04.2022 - 07.2022

Associate of Arts - Political Science And Government

College of Southern Nevada

High School Diploma -

Canyon Springs High School And The Leadership And Law Prepar
Jesse Cruz