Taylor Bucklin
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented organizer with experience in grassroots campaigning. Skilled in fostering collaboration and enhancing communication, and dedicated to promoting political initiatives and community engagement through innovative outreach strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
NC-11 Democrats
11th Congressional District, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and schedule meetings with officers and party members throughout 16 counties.
- Compile meeting minutes, maintain filing systems, and provide administrative support.
- Assist fellow Chairs with brainstorming outreach events and boosting party involvement throughout NC-11.
Intern
Jackson County Democratic Party
Sylva, North Carolina
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events for local residents.
- Collaborated with team members to develop campaign materials and messaging.
- Spent over 130 hours hosting at Democratic Headquarters for Sylva's municipal election, resulting in a Democratic candidate winning all three town council seats.
Volunteer
Jackson County Democratic Party
Cullowhee, North Carolina
09.2024 - Current
- Organized and assisted with campaigning initiatives such as canvassing, creating and distributing promotional material, and researching local demographics to maximize voter outreach.
- Developed strong communication skills while providing service to visitors at the Headquarters, interpersonal abilities through collaborating with other volunteers, and professional persuasion techniques from door-to-door campaigning.
- Expanded my knowledge and understanding of political elections and the democratic process through advocating and campaigning for Harris-Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Chapter President
Young Democrats of Jackson County
Cullowhee, North Carolina
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Played a vital role in organizing and chartering a local Young Democrats chapter in Jackson County, North Carolina, in which I was elected as the first President.
- Nearly quadrupled our chapter size by brainstorming, planning, and hosting multiple events, managing a consistent and tailored social media presence, and various other outreach initiatives.
- Led chapter meetings to discuss political strategies and community engagement, as well as formulating swift and active responses to local issues.
Member of Delta Zeta
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Was elected to various leadership positions, including Public Relations Chair, Academic Excellence Committee, Circle of Sisterhood Representative, and Marketing Committee.
- Collaborated with a diverse group of members to plan and implement chapter initiatives, as well as inspiring participation from other organizations, to foster an active, positive, and inclusive environment within both Delta Zeta and the Greek community beyond.
- Consistently met Delta Zeta’s requirement of 36 service hours per calendar year through organizing philanthropy initiatives and contributing community service work to the surrounding community.
Delegate
Young Democrats of America
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Selected as one of the 21 Delegates to represent North Carolina at the biennial Young Democrats of America convention in Philadelphia.
- Assisted in passing various resolutions and legislation to the official Party platform through meaningful discussion and democratic voting.
- Gained indescribably valuable insight and knowledge on the Democratic Party's ambitions, trajectory, and tactics for achieving optimal success in upcoming elections from elected leaders and Party members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Political Science, Minor in Communication
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2025
Skills
- Community outreach
- Political campaigning
- Research analysis
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and innovation
- Team leadership
- Social media management
- Event planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secretary
NC-11 Democrats
09.2025 - Current
Intern
Jackson County Democratic Party
08.2025 - 12.2025
Delegate
Young Democrats of America
07.2025 - 07.2025
Chapter President
Young Democrats of Jackson County
03.2025 - 09.2025
Volunteer
Jackson County Democratic Party
09.2024 - Current
Member of Delta Zeta
Western Carolina University
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Major in Political Science, Minor in Communication
Western Carolina University