Owner/Operator
VailMedia.net Present, Political Consulting Columbia, McCain Palin
01.2008 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Matthew J. Vail
Columbia,Illinois
Summary
I have a background in politics and I have operated my own landscaping shop for the past 3 years. I want to pursue something in the political space because I feel like I can fall out of bed and go to work everyday doing what I love and have a passion for,
Work History
Election Judge
Monroe County Courthouse
01.2002 - 11.2020
- Assist those recently diagnosed with Covid 19 or quarantined due to Covid 19 exercise their right to vote., -Assistant to Campus Coordinator
Coordinator
Ives for Illinois, Monroe County
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Coordinate campaign activities in Monroe County for the Jeanne Ives for Governor Campaign.
Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs
Florida Department of Environment Protection
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Registered lobbyist for state agency, built relationships with legislators and industry leaders, monitored legislation, reviewed bill language, and navigated issues at the Capitol
- Assisted in guiding agency legislative strategy, assumed duties of director position in his absence.
Managing Director
2011 Florida Inaugural
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Coordinated event planning for presidential-style inaugural celebration
- Managed site logistics, security, guest lists, video tribute, and national celebrity speakers., Saxby Chambliss for Senate 2008
Advance Operations and Field Director
Rick Scott for Governor
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Helped manage advance and campaign event operations across the state in support of overall strategy, campaign stops, rallies, and bus tour that led to successful gubernatorial election
- Coordinated event and travel logistics for candidate, candidate’s wife, and surrogates.
Campaign Manager
Paul Sanford for Senate
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Oversaw staff, coordinated grassroots operation, and conveyed established campaign message through strategy to voters
- Won 2009 special election with 57 percent of the vote
- Instrumental in the successful 2010 re-elect effort.
Coordinator
Don Spurlin for Senate, Madison County
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Responsible for the grassroots operation in Madison County, secured a 1,300-vote margin in Madison County in the 2010 SD9 runoff election.
Field Representative
The Leadership Institute
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Grassroots organizer for public policy organization to help recruit and empower new leaders.
Intern
The White House
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Helped manage incoming requests for personal messages from the President of the United States
- Processed requests for Presidential Messages and assisted the director in message triage.
Owner/Operator
Vail Lawncare and Landscaping
Columbia, Illinois
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained consistent work levels by establishing large customer base and continuous pipeline of deliveries.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Political - Science
University of North Carolina
Skills
- Team Oversight
- Client Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relations
Websites
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Vail Lawncare and Landscaping
2020.01 - 2023.01
Coordinator
Ives for Illinois, Monroe County
01.2018 - 03.2018
Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs
Florida Department of Environment Protection
01.2011 - 03.2011
Managing Director
2011 Florida Inaugural
11.2010 - 01.2011
Advance Operations and Field Director
Rick Scott for Governor
08.2010 - 11.2010
Coordinator
Don Spurlin for Senate, Madison County
01.2010 - 07.2010
Campaign Manager
Paul Sanford for Senate
03.2009 - 08.2010
Owner/Operator
VailMedia.net Present, Political Consulting Columbia, McCain Palin
01.2008 - Current
Field Representative
The Leadership Institute
06.2007 - 11.2008
Intern
The White House
01.2006 - 05.2006
Election Judge
Monroe County Courthouse
01.2002 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts Political - Science
University of North Carolina
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