Oliver Purves
Washington,DC
Summary
A reliable and driven manager who has demonstrated success in high-pressure and fast environments. I possess a strong work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company and client expectations. I have been successful in deadline-driven workplaces in managing company goals, client requests, and team development and I have a history of thriving in team-oriented and collaborative settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vetting Manager
Spiros Consulting
Washington, District of Columbia
10.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and copy-edited outgoing vetting reports to ensure they meet the clients' requirements and company standards.
- Conducted high-profile vetting reports and investigative research projects, providing clients with comprehensive insights and analyses.
- Managed research projects, effectively delegating responsibilities to ensure timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
- Trained new employees on Lexis/Nexis, court records access, Federal Election Commission donation data, and company vetting standards to enhance team competency.
- Supported senior staff in executing longer-term projects.
Junior Associate
Spiros Consulting
Washington, District of Columbia
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Produced vetting and investigative research reports that informed client decision-making.
- Assisted senior staff with media monitoring and targeted research to support project objectives.
- Managed weekly tracker to monitor changes in international trade policy to enhance client awareness.
Election Protection Hotline Technician
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Washington, USA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Led technical operations for a team of 400 legal volunteers on election day.
- Monitored call volume, adjusting volunteer and leadership backend permissions to ensure optimal support during peak times
- Provided technical support to hotline leadership and volunteers
- Tested and monitored election day routing systems in Twilio Console, ensuring reliable communication for legal volunteers
- Scheduled hundreds of legal professionals for election day shifts while responding to volunteer inquiries, facilitating seamless operations
- Edited our website with time sensitive legal guidance updates using Wordpress
Intern
Office of Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Davis, USA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted with district projects and scheduling district events.
- Assisted district staff with casework such as EDD and DMV claims.
- Logged constituent comments and concerns using the California Legislative Constituent Messaging Services system.
- Acted as a liaison between the representatives' office and the public.
Intern
Office of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA)
Woodland, USA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted district staff with case work such as resolving passport issues.
- Recorded constituent policy concerns using the Fireside Constituent Services System.
- Generated scheduling memos for upcoming district events.
- Designed congressional recognition certificates using Canva to acknowledge constituents' contributions.
Intern
Office of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA)
Washington, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed constituent calls and documented policy concerns to ensure accurate representation of community interests.
- Participated in briefings and documented insights for Legislative staff to inform decision-making on policy matters.
- Assisted the legislative team with upcoming bills using Excel.
- Supported Legislative Correspondent by batching and drafting form letters to streamline communication with constituents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of California Davis
Davis, CA06-2024
Skills
- Lexis/Nexis
- Federal Election Commission campaign finance data
- FOIA/Public Records requests
- Municipal/County/State/Federal court records portals(including PACER)
- Project Management
- Employee Management and Delegation
- Social Media Review
- Microsoft Suite Products
- Google Products
- Asana
- Harvest
Linkedin Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-purves-6394921b3
Timeline
Senior Vetting Manager
Spiros Consulting
10.2025 - Current
Junior Associate
Spiros Consulting
02.2025 - 10.2025
Election Protection Hotline Technician
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
09.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
Office of Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
03.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
Office of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA)
09.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Office of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of California Davis