Dynamic Advocacy Director with a proven track record at Montana Women Vote, adept in policy analysis and building influential relationships. Spearheaded lobbying efforts and community outreach. Excelled in coalition building and grassroots organizing, leveraging teamwork and analytical skills to advance key issues and influence legislation.
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Tirza Asbell
Missoula,MT
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Montana Women Vote
Advocacy Director
06.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Spearheaded successful lobbying campaigns by coordinating targeted outreach efforts to policymakers and influencers.
- Increased public awareness of key issues by organizing and leading community outreach events.
- Developed and delivered training programs to empower volunteer advocates, boosting their skills and confidence in representing the organization''s mission.
- Monitored legislative developments and analyzed potential impact on the organization''s cause, informing strategy adjustments as needed.
- Influenced legislation favorable to the organization''s mission by providing testimony at public hearings or submitting written comments during regulatory processes.
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders by conducting regular meetings and providing timely updates on advocacy progress.
- Established partnerships with other organizations to amplify advocacy messages, increasing reach and impact in key policy areas.
- Actively participated in coalitions with like-minded organizations to share resources and knowledge, leveraging collective power to achieve common advocacy goals.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Northern Plains Resource Council
Grassroots Organizer
11.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Increased community engagement by organizing and leading grassroots campaigns on various social issues.
- Facilitated partnerships between various organizations to maximize resources available for grassroots initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to develop comprehensive campaign plans addressing specific community concerns.
- Improved public awareness of local causes through effective grassroots outreach strategies.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Led staff development meetings to organize volunteers and members toward unified goals.
Education
University of MontanaMissoula, MT
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2015
University Overview
- Emphasis in Inequality and Social Justice
- Minor in International Development
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Grassroots Organizing
- Issue Advocacy
- Coalition building
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Data Analysis
- Community Outreach
Timeline
Advocacy Director
Montana Women Vote
06.2022 - 08.2024
Grassroots Organizer
Northern Plains Resource Council
11.2019 - 11.2020
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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