Resume

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



