Resume

Paul Andersen

Paul Andersen
paul.christen.andersen@gmail.com
Phone: 415-342-4973

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • highly-organized and detail-oriented professional
  • able to work independently and as part of a team
  • excellent communications, research and writing skills
  • able to develop and foster positive relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR :: Michael Brennan for Congress; Portland, ME; 2007

  • Developed relations with local and state media and orchestrated press conferences
  • Developed campaign website (www.brennanforcongress.org)
  • Created and maintained campaign database

CAMPAIGN MANAGER :: Joe Brannigan for State Senate; Portland, ME; 2006

  • Performed day-to-day management of successful State Senate campaign
  • Led extensive mail program and assisted in formation of public relations and campaign strategy
  • Developed and maintained relations with elected officials, interest groups and supporters.

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE :: Service Employees International Union Local 707; Ukiah, CA; 2003-2004

  • Negotiated contracts for 1300 In-Home Care workers and 1300 County employees
  • Managed grievances, disciplinary actions and appeals to boards and commissions
  • Maintained communication with membership and conducted research on issues

COUNCILMEMBER :: City of Ukiah, CA; Ukiah, CA; 2002-2004

  • Led successful Council effort to televise City Council proceedings
  • Lobbied in Washington DC for wastewater treatment plant upgrade funding
  • Maintained blog for outreach to community.

CANDIDATE/CAMPAIGN MANAGER :: Paul Andersen for Ukiah City Council; Ukiah, CA; 2000 & 2002

  • Developed candidate brochures and newspaper ads and participated in candidate debates
  • Developed fundraising events, press conferences and constituent meetings
  • Developed and updated candidate website

CAMPAIGN MANAGER :: Bob Jehn for State Assembly; Cloverdale, CA; 2002

  • Managed all facets of $300,000 political campaign including coordination of media consultants, fundraising and volunteer efforts
  • Developed fundraising events, press conferences and voter outreach
  • Implemented and maintained campaign internet strategy and website

RESEARCH DIRECTOR :: Michela Alioto for Secretary of State; San Francisco, CA; 1998

  • Led research effort for statewide political campaign including development of briefing books and policy papers
  • Analyzed voting returns and trends
  • Implemented and maintained campaign internet strategy and website

RESEARCH DIRECTOR – N. CALIFORNIA :: California Democratic Party; San Francisco, CA; 1996

  • Led research effort in Northern California for 1996 Presidential campaign
  • Compiled and maintained database of Northern California media outlets
  • Assisted advance teams with local coordination of media events

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT :: Rep. Bernard Sanders (I-VT); Washington, DC; 1995

  • Provided research and administrative assistance to Member
  • Drafted reports and tracked legislation
  • Responded to constituent inquiries

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT :: Rep. Dan Hamburg (D-CA); Washington, DC; 1993-1995

  • Briefed Member on issues of labor, defense, and energy
  • Drafted reports and tracked legislation
  • Responded to constituent inquiries

ASSISTANT PRESS SECRETARY :: Lynn Woolsey for Congress; Santa Rosa, CA; 1992

  • Maintained press clippings file
  • Compiled database of media organizations
  • Assisted in development of media events, including debates

INTERN :: Barbara Boxer for US Senate; San Francisco, CA; 1992

  • Assisted Senior Field Director with targeting and database analysis
  • Assisted get-out-the-vote efforts

OTHER EXPERIENCE

CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER :: Inn on Peaks Island; Portland, ME; 2005-2006

  • Designed and prepared menu and led kitchen team on daily basis
  • Supervised eight employees, developed weekly schedule

LIBRARY ASSISTANT :: San Francisco State University; San Francisco, CA; 1998-2000

  • Directed the borrowing operation for interlibrary loan, assisting patrons in obtaining difficult-to-find materials
  • Researched and acquired books and articles from other institutions

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN/TRAINER :: County of Mendocino; Ukiah, CA; 2000-2003

  • Developed and maintained training curriculum for computer training of county staff
  • Provided technical assistance and support for hardware maintenance, repair and upgrades

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, San Francisco State University
  • Former Delegate, California Democratic Party
  • Former Delegate, North Bay Labor Council AFL-CIO

COMPUTER/RESEARCH SKILLS

Extensive use of and training in:

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer
  • Filemaker Pro
  • Macromedia DreamWeaver
  • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Video editing and photography
  • Extensive use of Lexis-Nexis and online research tools

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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