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MITCHELL COTTER

Neenah

Summary

A results-driven professional with a proven track record in government relations, legislative affairs, and coalition building. Skilled in analyzing complex policy issues, crafting strategic advocacy campaigns, and fostering meaningful relationships with stakeholders to drive impactful change. With hands-on experience in legislative processes and grassroots organizing, I bring expertise in advancing policy initiatives, managing stakeholder engagement, and delivering actionable insights to achieve organizational objectives. Passionate about leveraging my skills to influence public policy, enhance government partnerships, and champion solutions that benefit diverse communities and sectors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Organizing Director

The Wisco Project
02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated fundraising events attracting nearly $250k from community contributions while leading a team of political organizers focused on increasing awareness around important candidates and ballot measures affecting constituents' lives.
  • Led a team of 90 full-time organizers across Wisconsin, achieving the registration of over 10,441 new voters while mobilizing an additional 24,229 individuals to create personalized voting plans; documented feedback and helped identify barriers to voting for future campaign strategies.
  • Led a comprehensive review process identifying gaps in existing methods used for registering individuals under age thirty-five,

Senior Political Organizer

For Our Future Action Fund
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Pioneered data analysis methods as most senior member on the team to identify barriers affecting local electoral participation while presenting findings focused around solving critical issues impacting lack of access historically faced by underserved populations.
  • Coordinated volunteer training programs focused on effective fundraising techniques whereby trained volunteers secured additional funds exceeding initial expectations by raising nearly $20,000 beyond original goals set prior to events.
  • Established efficient protocols to streamline operational workflows for each campaign event; reduced logistical discrepancies by 30%, ensuring smooth coordination between volunteers and stakeholders during critical election periods.

Director of Legislative Affairs

University Of Wisconsin Colleges
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Analyzed over 50 proposed pieces of legislation, identifying critical impacts on stakeholders and presenting actionable insights that informed strategic policy decisions for enhanced legislative effectiveness.
  • Partnered with cross-functional policy teams to analyze major pieces of legislation; ensured alignment on student objectives which led to a significant improvement in compliance scores during regulatory audits.
  • Delivered comprehensive recommendations through robust analysis of drafted legislation affecting more than 9K students campus wide; findings prioritized actionable changes yielding enhanced community impact across diverse demographics.

Legislative Assistant

Wisconsin State Legislature
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Developed comprehensive strategy for gathering information on recent legal developments; addressed an average of 30+ inquiries per week through well-researched documentation promoting clarity around legislative matters.
  • Formulated concise talking points tailored specifically for high-stakes debates focusing on immediate local impacts; improved clarity around new initiatives.
  • Managed a diverse caseload of over 100 constituent inquiries monthly, ensuring resolutions were provided within an average of three business days and following up with constituents to enhance satisfaction ratings.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
12.2022

Skills

  • Policy Analysis
  • Coalition Building
  • Government Relations
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Legal Research
  • Public relations

Affiliations

  • Wisconsin United to Amend
  • American Society for Public Administration

Additional Information

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Organizing Director

The Wisco Project
02.2023 - Current

Senior Political Organizer

For Our Future Action Fund
06.2021 - 04.2023

Director of Legislative Affairs

University Of Wisconsin Colleges
12.2020 - 06.2021

Legislative Assistant

Wisconsin State Legislature
09.2019 - 12.2020

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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