Paul Carpenter
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dedicated Organizer and Planner seeking to further a career in public policy, community building, and public outreach. Experience in communication across multiple languages, cultures, and classes. Excellent people skills and thrives working under pressure. Strong sense for structure and planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grassroots Organizer
Ohio Democratic Party
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed grassroots efforts for a major Senatorial race
- Hosted and Organized events for high-profile figures
- Created and maintained dozens of relationships with political candidates, labor unions, clubs, and active community members
- Recruited 500 unique volunteers, with whom we knocked 90,000 doors and made 222,000 calls across 2,500 volunteer hours
Archeologists’ Assistant
Aventinus Minor Project
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Increased site visits by 15% through the use of innovative presentation techniques across multilingual communities, resulting in increased local and international engagement with niche archeological findings
- Through personal conversations and compelling presentations, played a key role in securing over $20,000 in independent funding, resulting in the expansion of the archeological team and increased research output
Market Analyst and Public Outreach
No Limit Gaming
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Drove event sales by 13% by constructing event specific teams designed to both market and participate in regional events while advertising our brand
- Generated over 30,000 views from content created at regional events, elevating brand exposure and establishing a strong public presence
- Enhanced industry credibility through winning 4 regional gaming events as an official team representative, strengthening relationships with clients and competitors
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts - International Relations
The American University of Rome
Rome05.2023
Associate of Arts - History
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio11.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Event Planning
- Training
- Communication
- Historical Knowledge
- Campaign management
- Grassroots mobilization
- Volunteer management
- Canvassing
Travel Experience
- Dublin, Ireland, Met with representatives of Sinn Fein during the May 2022 Assembly Elections.
- Geneva, Switzerland, Spoke with leaders of prominent international organizations, including the UNHRC and ICRC.
- Helsinki, Finland, Interviewed Finnish Minister of Defence as well as other international organization heads, such as Amnesty International in Finland.
- Rome, Italy, Invited to the Snack the System event as a University representative to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Interests
History of States and Conflicts
International Relations
Debate and Rhetoric
Reading
Timeline
Grassroots Organizer
Ohio Democratic Party
05.2024 - 11.2024
Archeologists’ Assistant
Aventinus Minor Project
04.2022 - 07.2022
Market Analyst and Public Outreach
No Limit Gaming
04.2017 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - History
Sinclair Community College
Bachelor’s of Arts - International Relations
The American University of Rome
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