Jesse Smith
Lauderdale
Summary
Highly motivated Researcher and Writer with 10+ years of experience in political campaigns and organizations. 27 year old with the proven ability to adapt and thrive. Passionate and creative thinker. Guided by principles and ethics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Writer & Researcher
Action 4 Liberty
Roseville, MN
08.2021 - Current
- Lead writer, researching Minnesota legislation/news, tracking State Legislature, preparing and producing scorecards, event coordination, and sending mass emails/texts/other communications
Canvasser
Minnesota Freedom Club
Mounds View, MN
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Targeted door-knocking for conservative school board candidates
Canvasser & Strategist
GOP State House Campaigns
St. Paul, MN
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported two Republican State House candidates with door-knocking, voter outreach, creating literature designs, coordinating printing of literature, providing research/strategy, and preparing event spaces
Lead Canvasser
Young Americans For Liberty
Shakopee, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversaw door-knocking operation and coordinated events to support a Republican State House candidate
Staffer & Operative
Dr. Neil Shah for Governor
St. Paul, MN
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Social media management, voter outreach, research, writing press releases, and contributing to campaign strategy
Salesman & Laborer
Team Construction
Meridian, ID
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Answering calls, sending emails, door-knocking, measuring roofs, attending roof inspections, completing paperwork/contracts, providing product knowledge, and assisting in general labor projects
Campaign Manager
Tyler Ricks for Meridian Library Board
Meridian, ID
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Writing op-eds, door-knocking,secured local endorsements, coordinating yard sign placements, putting out yard signs, and providing candidate/policy research
Deputy Campaign Manager
Ron Twilegar for Prosecutor
Ada County, ID
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Managing campaign social media, voter outreach, recruited volunteers, tracking yard sign placement, developing targeted mailing lists, designing literature pieces, providing research, and contributing to campaign strategy
Election Coordinator
Make Liberty Win
Las Vegas, NV
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Calling voters to support over 35 Republican State Legislature candidates, conducting political polls, collaborating with a team, and providing requested information to voters
Student Senator
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Elected by student body, wrote/introduced legislation, proficient at Robert’s Rules of Order, sat on Rules/Regulations and Transportation committees, attended weekly Senate meetings, and attended weekly Q&A's with student organizations
Lead Field Director
Dr. Mike Kennedy for U.S. Senate
Utah
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Led teams for door-knocking and event efforts
Jr. & Sr. Counselor
Boy’s State
Nampa, ID
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Volunteered twice in yearly camp run by the American Legion to teach high school senior boys about state/local government, was responsible for 10-15 students, provided mentorship, taught students about legislation/mock trial/Constitutional governance, and observed military/veteran ceremonies
Education
J.D. - Coursework Completed
Delaware Law School
Wilmington, DELAWARE12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy, Minor: Political Science
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05-2020
University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT08-2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Meridian High School
Meridian, ID01-2016
Skills
- Legislative & Political Research
- Management
- Reports, Mass Emails, and other Writing
- Social Media
- Communications
- Public Speaking
- Adaptable
- Public Relations
Timeline
Canvasser
Minnesota Freedom Club
10.2023 - 11.2023
Canvasser & Strategist
GOP State House Campaigns
08.2022 - 11.2022
Lead Canvasser
Young Americans For Liberty
06.2022 - 08.2022
Staffer & Operative
Dr. Neil Shah for Governor
01.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Writer & Researcher
Action 4 Liberty
08.2021 - Current
Campaign Manager
Tyler Ricks for Meridian Library Board
03.2021 - 05.2021
Deputy Campaign Manager
Ron Twilegar for Prosecutor
08.2020 - 11.2020
Election Coordinator
Make Liberty Win
05.2020 - 07.2020
Lead Field Director
Dr. Mike Kennedy for U.S. Senate
05.2018 - 06.2018
Student Senator
University of Idaho
01.2018 - 01.2019
Jr. & Sr. Counselor
Boy’s State
06.2017 - 06.2018
Salesman & Laborer
Team Construction
05.2016 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Meridian High School
J.D. - Coursework Completed
Delaware Law School
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy, Minor: Political Science
University of Idaho
University of Montana Western