Raymond Popovich
Las Vegas,United States
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented United States Naval Veteran and motivated college graduate with a major in American History. Possessing a deep passion for politics, excelling in leadership, and thriving in team-oriented environments. Currently seeking an employment opportunity to gain valuable experience in Public Office, leveraging educational background, strong communication skills, and exceptional organizational and administrative abilities. The ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact in public service and hold a position of public office in the future.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Organizer
Nevada State Democratic Party
04.2024 - Current
- Managed and delegated to a regional turf team of various engagement, field, and impact organizers
- Collected voter registration, knocked doors, and recruited volunteers to participate in our campaign
- Worked to build local grassroots volunteer leadership to engage with direct and relational voter contact
- Engaged with the community in my given turf to create a relentlessly visible campaign both online and offline
- Implemented grassroots organizing tactics, including managing and executing effective voter contact activities, such as community events, house meetings, tabling, high traffic canvassing, door-to-door canvassing, & phone banks
- Implemented digital and relational tactics, including friendbanks, content engagement, virtual voter contact, digital door knocking, and maintaining digital community
- Built local volunteer infrastructure necessary for success
- Met and exceeded goals for volunteer recruitment & retention as well as voter contact
Tour Guide
Zak Bagans the Haunted Museum
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Navigated guests on captivating, engaging and educational tours
- Checked in and verified guest reservations and created and checked in non-reserved guests, while attempting to upsell the properties VIP tours and other museum services
Front Desk Agent/Guest Services Specialist
Bellagio
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Welcomed arriving guests to the property and the MGM Resorts family by providing memorable service, anticipating guest needs and responding to and resolving any guest complaints in alignment with S.H.O.W
- Service Basics
- Enhanced guest experiences through offering upgraded accommodations where available in accordance with authorized programs and processes and promoting MGM Rewards enrollment and benefits to our guests
- Ensured correct charges and credits are posted, collected payments, handled cash and credit transactions, and demonstrated responsibility in balancing all cash and cash equivalent transactions using property cash handling procedures
- Controlled and issued keys while promoting security, privacy, and confidentiality of all guests while providing a relaxing and hassle-free experience from start to finish
- Performed other job-related duties as requested
Electronics Technician Navigation
United States Navy
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained, repaired, calibrated, fine-tuned and adjusted navigation equipment aboard a submersible ship
- Operated, monitored and maintained radar, gyrocompass, inertial monitoring and global positioning systems
- Maintained equipment used to detect, identify and track submersible and surface maritime vessels
- Maintained accurate navigation data and developed and executed navigation plans
- Conducted preventative maintenance on interior communications circuitry
- Operated atmosphere monitoring equipment and ship control systems
- Performed watch and lookout duties
- Coincided in rigorous defense and weapons training evolutions
Level 4 Store Associate
In N Out Burger
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided fast, accurate and the friendliest customer service during high-volume and fast-paced operations
- Performed sales floor work such as greeting and assisting customers, while explaining information about the quality, value and style of meals to influence customers buying decisions
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goals times
- 2024: Elected as Vice Chair of the LGBTQIA + Caucus- Young Democrats of Nevada
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2025
Associate of Arts - Emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, California05.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2020
Skills
- Administrative support
- Legislature
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork/team-oriented skills
- Advanced data entry and recording skills
- Scheduling
- Top Security/Sensitive Compartmented Information Government Clearance
- Advanced in Computer Knowledge and Maintenance skills
- Advanced on Microsoft, Mac OS programs
- Public Speaking
- Supervision and leadership
- Clerical Support
- Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
Awards
- 2024: The Katie Ledecky Award- Harris for President National Campaign
Accomplishments
Elected: Vice Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus- Young Democrats of Nevada.
Timeline
Regional Organizer
Nevada State Democratic Party
04.2024 - Current
Tour Guide
Zak Bagans the Haunted Museum
06.2023 - 04.2024
Front Desk Agent/Guest Services Specialist
Bellagio
10.2022 - 06.2023
Electronics Technician Navigation
United States Navy
06.2020 - 10.2022
Level 4 Store Associate
In N Out Burger
02.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Associate of Arts - Emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences
Golden West College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Golden West College
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