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Logan Blakeslee
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Professional with background in statewide program coordination and implementation. Expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and resource management. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results, with proven adaptability to evolving needs. Reliable in delivering impactful outcomes through effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Coordinator
Republican Liberty Caucus
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated statewide initiatives to enhance caucus visibility and participation.
- Streamlined communication channels between members to improve information flow.
- Developed recruitment strategies to improve membership retention and growth.
Political Canvasser
America First Works
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Engaged voters through door-to-door canvassing, effectively communicating campaign messages and policy positions.
- Collected data on voter preferences, ensuring accurate reporting to inform campaign strategies and outreach efforts.
- Analyzed feedback from canvassing efforts, identifying trends to refine messaging and improve future campaigns.
- Knocked on 120-150 doors per day.
Research Fellow
The Heartland Institute
07.2025 - Current
- Drafted national poll questions.
- Engaged in scholarly research and professional writing for the fellowship's journalism training initiative.
- Wrote op-eds on world news and other political topics.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
- Remote.
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Drafted correspondence and briefings for congressional staff and constituents, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Attended committee hearings in the U.S. Capitol Building.
- Kept extensive notes and records on political and economic issues from the NY-23 district.
- Assisted in event invitations and meeting arrangements.
- Hosted tours of the U.S. Capitol Building.
- Engaged with constituents through phone calls and emails, addressing concerns and providing information on services.
Office of the President Intern
Leadership Institute
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Streamlined communication between office divisions.
- Drafted agendas and arranged meetings with business leaders, donors, and other political figures.
- Assisted with donor relations and answered donor phone calls.
- Developed promotional materials.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail for the President's Office.
Substitute Teacher
Vestal School District
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate student learning.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity in curriculum delivery.
Mayoral Secretary
Village of Endicott
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated meetings and events, facilitating logistics and preparing necessary materials.
- Maintained accurate records and files, improving retrieval efficiency for team members.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to identify areas for process improvement and resource allocation.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
Youth Advisor
New York State Department Of Education
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Appointed by the NYS Education Department.
- Advised and recommended policy reforms to department officials on behalf of students in special education programs across the state.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Vice President of Student Affairs
SUNY Broome
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Represented the student body in administrative meetings at the college.
- Hosted charity events for different causes.
- Developed and implemented student engagement programs to enhance campus life and community involvement.
Legal Intern
Broome County Government
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents and briefs for court submissions.
- Reviewed and organized case files, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
State Senate Intern
New York State Senate
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Handled and distributed mail for State Senator Fred Akshar.
- Helped write, seal, and allocate 50-100 constituent letters per day.
- Organized community outreach events, fostering engagement and building relationships with local stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And History
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY12.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Political research
- Office administration
- Legislative writing
- Project management
- Government relations
- Volunteer management
- Partnership building
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement from the Phillip N. Truluck Center for Leadership Development (Heritage Foundation).
- Certificate of Achievement in Conservative Governance from Project 2025.
Interests
Creative Writing
Reading
Paleontology
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
State Coordinator
Republican Liberty Caucus
10.2025 - Current
Political Canvasser
America First Works
10.2025 - 11.2025
Research Fellow
The Heartland Institute
07.2025 - Current
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
04.2025 - 06.2025
Office of the President Intern
Leadership Institute
01.2025 - 03.2025
Mayoral Secretary
Village of Endicott
07.2023 - 01.2024
Substitute Teacher
Vestal School District
06.2023 - 06.2024
Legal Intern
Broome County Government
12.2018 - 02.2019
Vice President of Student Affairs
SUNY Broome
10.2018 - 05.2019
Youth Advisor
New York State Department Of Education
05.2018 - 11.2020
State Senate Intern
New York State Senate
07.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And History
Binghamton University