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Wesley Gafford

Wesley Gafford

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with a rich background spanning government relations at the Texas House of Representatives, sales, and sports. Excelled in coalition building and persuasive selling, enhancing campaign performance and customer engagement. Proven track record in policy analysis and creating impactful communications, leveraging direct mail campaigns and digital platforms to drive initiatives. Skilled in fostering relationships and volunteer coordination, demonstrating a blend of strategic and interpersonal skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Campaign Aide

Texas House of Representatives
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, media touchpoints and journey.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.

Sales Associate

Peloton
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Professional Baseball Player

Trenton Thunder
06.2023 - 12.2023

Pitched for the Trenton Thunder for 1 season then trained until suffering Tommy John surgery ion November 30th and getting released.

Legislative Aide

Texas House of Representatives
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Devised legislative plans and drafted plans into legislative form.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and monitored projects while assisting various departments with tasks.
  • Gathered support for bills and amendments from other members and worked with committees on legislation.
  • Supported multiple departments by answering telephones, attending to visitors and composing correspondence and memoranda.
  • Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.

Server

Simmer Down Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Sales Associate

Reebok
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Education

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Political Science And Government

St. Edward's University
Austin, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Government relations
  • Direct mail campaigns
  • Focus group facilitation
  • Coalition building
  • Policy research
  • Campaign support
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Policy analysis
  • Website management

Timeline

Campaign Aide

Texas House of Representatives
12.2023 - 04.2024

Sales Associate

Peloton
10.2023 - 12.2023

Professional Baseball Player

Trenton Thunder
06.2023 - 12.2023

Legislative Aide

Texas House of Representatives
10.2022 - 05.2023

Server

Simmer Down Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

Reebok
01.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Political Science And Government

St. Edward's University
Wesley Gafford