Pedro Calderon
Des Moines,IA
Summary
My background is quite diverse, spanning across multiple departments at my alma mater, including Admissions, the President's Office, and the School of Applied Human Sciences. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Textiles and Apparel from the University of Northern Iowa, and I enriched my academic journey with a semester abroad at the Florence University of Arts in Italy. Currently, I serve as the Finance Director for a prominent political organization. My strengths in communication, leadership, and teamwork have been refined through various experiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, exhibiting dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong eagerness to contribute to community engagement beyond the realm of politics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Republican Party Of Iowa
01.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with party leadership to define scope and direction of various projects, including events and direct mail; established inter-departmental framework to facilitate its execution.
- Monitored revenue trends, preparing comprehensive reports to aid decision-making.
- Engaged with corporate representatives, government officials, and key stakeholders to increase awareness of organizational initiatives and activities.
- Hosted local and national political figures, including former and current local legislators, international diplomats, ambassadors to foreign nations, governors, US representatives and senators, and presidential candidates, for fundraising events; worked closely with their teams to coordinate successful turnouts and achieve profitable margins.
- Surpassed our fundraising goal in 2023.
Regional Political Director
Republican Party Of Iowa
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated Iowa Caucus-to-Convention activities and processes; trained grassroots activists in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District and other assigned regions.
- Guided county stakeholders to advocate our party's agenda effectively. Foster and manage relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and elected officials.
- Developed solid understanding of local political landscape, keeping informed of relevant events and developments.
- Representative at community events, meetings, and rallies.
- Collaborate with different departments to create messaging and materials for outreach and engagement.
- Customize statewide and regional plans to achieve set goals effectively such as county officer special elections and legislative special nominating conventions.
- Provide support for Republican candidates running for office.
First-in-the-Nation Internship Program
Republican Party Of Iowa
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and enabling increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Communicated with grassroots activists, stakeholders, and elected officials through various methods such as phone, email, or in-person to provide them with information.
- Worked closely with Political Department to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
- Ensured that all files, spreadsheets, and reports were sorted and organized properly.
- Participated in workshops and meetings related to ongoing projects.
Leadership Representative
Campus Victory Project
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsibilities involved researching, vetting, contacting, and developing recruitment pipelines, holding meetings, and strategizing with potential leaders to run for influential positions in various organizations on campus, including student government.
- Maintained detailed database with over 1,000 entries from six Midwestern universities in Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
- Collaborated with administrators, other representatives, and managers to problem-solve and develop effective campaign strategies.
- Made executive campaign decisions, giving oral presentations, represented CVP at events and conferences, and networked both on and off campuses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Textiles And Apparel
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa05.2020
Study Abroad - Fashion And Accessory Studies And Technology
Florence University of The Arts
Florence, Italy05.2020
Certificate - Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College
Perry, Iowa05.2016
Skills
- Stakeholder Relations
- Adaptability
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Organized
- Interpersonal Skills
- Calendaring
- Teamwork
- Efficient
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Hoover Service Award; Issued by Iowa Federation of Young Republicans, November 2023
Affiliations
- Central Iowa Young Republicans; Secretary (June 2021 - April 2024) and Treasurer (March 2023 - April 2024)
- Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition; Youth Ambassador (June 2022 - June 2023)
- Iowa Federation of Young Republicans; Secretary (May 2022 - June 2023) and Liaison (July 2023 - Present)
- Polk County GOP; Central Committee Member (April 2021 - January 2024)
- UNI@DMACC; Advocacy Council Member (October 2021 - October 2023)
Certification
- Notary Public; Iowa Secretary of State, Issued on January 2023 and Expires January 2026
- Advanced Finance College; Republican National Committee, Attended February 2024
- Staff the Hill - Training Program; Turning Point USA x Conservative Partnership Institute, Attended June 2022
- Data & Digital Bootcamp; RNC/NRCC, Attended May 2022
- Grassroots Leadership Academy - Grassroots Activist Certification (Level 1); Americans for Prosperity, Attended May 2021
- Apparel Academy - Graduate; Clothier Design Source, Began June 2020 and Completed November 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Finance Director
Republican Party Of Iowa
01.2023 - Current
Regional Political Director
Republican Party Of Iowa
11.2021 - 01.2023
First-in-the-Nation Internship Program
Republican Party Of Iowa
05.2021 - 10.2021
Leadership Representative
Campus Victory Project
01.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Textiles And Apparel
University of Northern Iowa
Study Abroad - Fashion And Accessory Studies And Technology
Florence University of The Arts
Certificate - Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College
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