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JOHN J. CAVANAUGH JR.

Omaha,NE

Summary

Proven skills in developing consensus. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader with accomplished career in government. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward helping people of Nebraska.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Nebraska State Senator, District 9

01.2021 - Current
  • Natural Resources Committee, Agriculture Committee, General Affairs Committee

Assistant Public Defender

Office of the Douglas County Public Defender
09.2013 - 11.2020
  • Maintained substantial Misdemeanor and Felony caseload
  • Advised Indigent Clients of their legal rights as well as the consequences of criminal conviction
  • Represented Indigent Clients in both Bench and Jury trials
  • Research legal issues and represent clients in motions to suppress

Counsel/ Deputy Legislative Assistant

Office of Senator E. Ben Nelson
11.2012 - 01.2013
  • Conduct research and analysis on a variety of legislative issues
  • Represent the Senator in meetings with constituents and interest groups.

Early Vote Organizer

Organizing for America – Colorado
09.2012 - 11.2012
  • Organized get out the vote and early vote efforts
  • Oversaw special events, such as office openings and surrogate events
  • Coordinated voter contact events with interest groups.

Counsel/ Deputy Legislative Assistant

Office of Senator E. Ben Nelson
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Conduct research and analysis on a variety of legislative issues
  • Represent the Senator in meetings with constituents and interest groups.

Campaign Field Director

Mike Fahey for Mayor
01.2005 - 05.2005
  • Supervised six campaign workers in voter outreach.

Grant Assistant

City of Omaha - Mayor’s Office
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Carried out various functions including grant writing and grant administration.

Education

Master of Environmental Policy - Cum Laude

Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT
12.2011

Juris Doctor - Cum Laude

Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
01.2003

Skills

  • Coalition building
  • Constituent relations
  • Public speaking
  • Policy analysis
  • Legislative expertise
  • Community outreach

Timeline

Nebraska State Senator, District 9

01.2021 - Current

Assistant Public Defender

Office of the Douglas County Public Defender
09.2013 - 11.2020

Counsel/ Deputy Legislative Assistant

Office of Senator E. Ben Nelson
11.2012 - 01.2013

Early Vote Organizer

Organizing for America – Colorado
09.2012 - 11.2012

Counsel/ Deputy Legislative Assistant

Office of Senator E. Ben Nelson
04.2012 - 09.2012

Campaign Field Director

Mike Fahey for Mayor
01.2005 - 05.2005

Grant Assistant

City of Omaha - Mayor’s Office
01.2003 - 01.2005

Master of Environmental Policy - Cum Laude

Vermont Law School

Juris Doctor - Cum Laude

Vermont Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

The Catholic University of America

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