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Tyler Burns

White Plains,NY

Summary

Visionary leader with extensive experience in grassroots organizing, advocacy coordination, administrative operations, and team development. Demonstrated expertise in civic engagement, public health, and corporate management. Proven track record of mobilizing communities, leading high-impact teams, and executing strategic initiatives that support organizational mission and community empowerment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Canvass Director

New Canvassing Experience
08.2024 - 10.2025

Dynamic and results-oriented Office Director with extensive experience in overseeing administrative functions, managing staff, recruitment, training and optimizing operational efficiency.


  • Developed and implemented canvassing strategies to enhance voter engagement efforts.
  • Trained and supervised staff on effective outreach techniques and campaign messaging.
  • Coordinated logistics for canvassing events, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Analyzed data from canvassing activities to refine targeting strategies and improve effectiveness.
  • Oversaw recruitment processes for canvassers, enhancing team skills and performance consistency.

Team Leader

The Outreach Team
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Led daily team meetings to align on project goals and address operational challenges.
  • Coordinated outreach initiatives, enhancing community engagement and participation rates.
  • Developed training materials for new team members, improving onboarding efficiency.
  • Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Global Advocacy Administrative Coordinator

Aids Healthcare Foundation, AHF
02.2023 - 12.2023

• Supported coordination across 5 global bureaus and over 2,000 staff worldwide.

• Attended key health forums and reported on global workforce issues.

• Handled travel logistics, budget tracking, and advocacy reporting.

• Managed internal communications, presentation development, and knowledge systems.

Traveling Canvasser for Salvation Army & I.R.C.

Threshold Giving
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Traveled nationwide to manage grassroots fundraising campaigns.• Served as team lead for donor engagement and onboarding.• Conducted street-level fundraising and facilitated remote team meetings.• Delivered impact storytelling to drive support for local and global causes.
  • Engaged community members through door-to-door outreach, promoting awareness of charitable initiatives.
  • Collected donations and secured pledges, enhancing fundraising efforts for various projects.
  • Trained and mentored new canvassers on effective communication strategies and outreach techniques.
  • Developed tailored messaging based on demographic insights to maximize donor engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Collaborative leadership
  • Team management
  • Political acumen
  • Donor relations
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Influencing skills
  • Budget oversight
  • Campaign development
  • Media relations
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Grassroots mobilization
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Team motivation
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Detail-oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Staff training and development
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Task prioritization
  • Sales targeting
  • Team building

Timeline

Canvass Director

New Canvassing Experience
08.2024 - 10.2025

Team Leader

The Outreach Team
07.2024 - 09.2024

Global Advocacy Administrative Coordinator

Aids Healthcare Foundation, AHF
02.2023 - 12.2023

Traveling Canvasser for Salvation Army & I.R.C.

Threshold Giving
02.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles
Tyler Burns