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Work History
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MICHAEL RAFFELSON

St. Louis,US

Summary

With proven expertise in time management and exceptional verbal communication, I spearheaded initiatives at Forest Park Balloon Race, enhancing event success and participant engagement. My time at the County Board of elections and webster groves gives me field relevant skills and add new skills Which I can apply to different settings. Experienced with assisting in academic and administrative tasks, ensuring seamless operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Election Judge

Saint Louis County Election Board
St. Louis, Missouri
07.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws concerning election procedures.
  • Worked in bipartisan teams on election day to process voters performing different jobs on the day.

Internship

Saint Louis County Election Board
St. Louis, Missouri
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned researched projects on various topics
  • Gained new experience in Excel and other programs that are used in an office environment.
  • Gained experience, exposure, and knowledge of multi-dimensional procedures in a work environment.
  • Gained practical experience with relevant software and technology.
  • Applied classroom knowledge to practical scenarios within internship experience.
  • Presented research findings and project updates clearly and concisely to team members.

Intern

Webster Groves
Webster Groves, MO
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted research and analysis on zoning codes to Improve clarity
  • Conducted research and analysis on EVS as well as ADU helping to create a presentation.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Tennis Camp Counselor

Highlands Golf Course, Saint Louis
Saint Louis, Mo
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked with children of varying age,
    interest, skill and developmental levels
  • Led groups of children safely through
    variety of camp activities
  • Collaborated with other camp
    counselors to design fun and enriching
    learning activities for campers
  • Communicated with parents about
    campers' activities and reported
    concerns and suggestions to supervisor
  • Assisted in preparing recreational
    materials and supplies for each activity.
  • During off hours, I worked the kiosk,
    assisting with customers directly

Student Assistant

Careers Services UMSL
Saint Louis, MO
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in career fairs enhancing employer-student engagement.
  • Provided customer service to students and staff at the front desk, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling for career counseling sessions, optimizing service access for students.

Volunteer

Forest Park Ballon Race
Saint Louis, MO
09.2019 - Current
  • assisted with special events or
    programs
  • Used strong interpersonal
    communication skills to convey
    information to others in handing out the
    materials that they requested earlier in
    the week
  • Provided immediate responses to
    questions from those who needed it

Volunteer

Life Wise SaintLouis
Saint Louis, MO
11.2020 - 05.2021

Worked in groups of people to help
organize and assemble bags of food for
those who needed it most

Education

M.D. - Public Policy and Administration

University of Missouri - St Louis
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Policy And Public Administration

University Missouri Saint Louis
Saint Louis

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Functional with a variety of different software
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Engagement
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence

Certification

  • [Planning and Zoning], [UMSL Chancellors Certificate] - [2025]

Timeline

Intern

Webster Groves
05.2025 - 08.2025

Student Assistant

Careers Services UMSL
08.2024 - Current

Election Judge

Saint Louis County Election Board
07.2023 - Current

Internship

Saint Louis County Election Board
06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Life Wise SaintLouis
11.2020 - 05.2021

Tennis Camp Counselor

Highlands Golf Course, Saint Louis
05.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Forest Park Ballon Race
09.2019 - Current

M.D. - Public Policy and Administration

University of Missouri - St Louis

Bachelor of Science - Public Policy And Public Administration

University Missouri Saint Louis

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