Riley Newman-Gatton
Seattle,WA
Summary
Motivated and results-oriented recent graduate with a proven track record in strategic planning and nonprofit administration, notably increasing Unicef Club membership by 300%. Skilled in community outreach and data-driven strategic planning, I have excelled in roles at Unicef USA, The Borgen Project, and Oppizi. I'm looking to combine my private sector marketing and customer service experience with my non profit based engagement and administrative skills to deliver great results for a great cause.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Ambassador
Oppizi
The Hague, NL
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Tailored customer outreach strategies and surpassed first time customer targets for the region
- Organized and carried out promotional events, including set up, inventory management, and customer relationship building
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
Seattle, WA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed relationships with stakeholders such as government officials, and community partners
- Provided administrative support including filing documents, scheduling appointments, answering community queries, and executing outreach strategy
- Updated organizational databases with current information, such as donations, community partner contacts, and legislative progress
WA State Delegation Leader
Unicef USA
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Trained local Unicef supporters including students, issue experts, and business partners in congressional advocacy
- Researched meeting agenda points and strategies tailored to each legislator's congressional assignments and current issue messaging
- Coordinated the scheduling and briefing materials for the WA State Delegation
Youth Representative/Internal Communications Specialist
Unicef Usa
Seattle, WA
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Led workshops on congressional advocacy, event planning, issue briefings, and outreach strategy for both local advocates and at annual Unicef Youth conferences in D.C.
- Increased Unicef Club membership and student engagement in the greater Seattle area by 300%
- Organized youth-led fundraising events to generate resources for international humanitarian efforts, raising tens of thousands of dollars
- Coordinated communications and monthly conference calls for the National Youth Representative Team
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Universiteit Leiden
The Hague, Netherlands05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations: Politics and History
Jacobs University
Bremen, Germany06-2022
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Volunteer management
- Public speaking
- Community outreach
- Fundraising expertise
- Event planning
- Marketing and Communications
- Nonprofit administration
Languages
German
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Presidents Volunteer Service Award
- Art On! 1st Place Textile Design
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Oppizi
02.2023 - 07.2023
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
05.2021 - 09.2021
WA State Delegation Leader
Unicef USA
07.2020 - 09.2021
Youth Representative/Internal Communications Specialist
Unicef Usa
05.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Public Administration
Universiteit Leiden
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations: Politics and History
Jacobs University
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