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Zach Wagner

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Strategically-minded Field Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in campaign management, team leadership, and strategic planning. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and impactful results. Always working to go above and beyond to ensure the people I am serving or on my team feel appreciated and cared for, even when it is unnecessary.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Director

OCGOP
Tustin, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Established or maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer or public interest groups.
  • Solicited donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations for the campaign.
  • Cultivated relationships with local organizations, elected officials, and community leaders to advance campaign goals.
  • Coordinated and mobilized volunteer groups and individuals for walk events with Congress-level campaign staff.
  • Managed and taught data and tool utilization skills.
  • Consistently problem-solved and self-taught data center tools and mapping tools critical to optimized impact for candidates.
  • Sat and facilitated monthly Central Committee meetings as well as executive committee meetings to discuss and improve public issue

Director of Operations and Sales

Futures Analytica
Tustin , CA
06.2022 - 02.2025
  • Grew the company from day one, developed backend support channels, newsletter formation, educational materials for software design and written content
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Facilitated communication between all parties involved in meetings to ensure clarity and alignment.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols, job duties, and customer service standards.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Intern

The Turner Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Researched best practices for non-profits related to finance, marketing, communication.
  • Managed the social media, creating graphics and captions for the weekly show of the firm, both on YouTube and Instagram platforms.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings to plan fundraising, events, and brainstorm new ways to drive engagement in our media, finances, event turnout, etc.
  • Served underprivileged families of the greater Santa Barbara area at the firm owned housing/after school program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Business

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Public speaking skills
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Effective public awareness
  • Personable
  • Communication Skills
  • Resourceful initiative
  • Team management and supervision
  • Sales team training
  • Sales engagement techniques

Affiliations

  • High School counselor for a Church youth group of 20 Freshman boys; we meet Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
  • Surfing, camping, hiking, backpacking.
  • Woodworking and cooking.
  • Working out and staying healthy.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Field Director

OCGOP
08.2024 - Current

Intern

The Turner Foundation
08.2023 - 01.2024

Director of Operations and Sales

Futures Analytica
06.2022 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Business

Westmont College
Zach Wagner