Kennedy Jester

Experience

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  Allen County Election Board

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Assistant Judge

  -Organized infrastructure for a voting location-Used problem solving to resolve machine issues-Helped voters to feel comfortable with technology

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  Vantage Point Consulting Corporation

  May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Medical Registrar and Swabber

  -Utilized programs such as Zotec to check in appointments and print labels-Performed ~100 combination PCR and rapid tests per day-Applied knowledge of Spanish language to communicate with patients

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  The Borgen Project

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Nonprofit Leadership Intern

  -Mobilized individuals to contact their congressional representatives in favor of poverty-reduction legislation-Tabled for community support at the Allen County Public Library and Steuben Pride-Raised $800 for the cause of global poverty

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  Rideshare2Vote

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  AWARE Intern

  -Performed digital canvasing through platforms such as PhoneBurner and Scale to Win-Conducted research on topics ranging from campaign finance to wheelchair-accessible van providers-Created blog posts, fundraising emails, videos, and memes for communications team

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  Trine University

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  Student Government President

  -Coordinated a Senate consisting of representatives from every academic school and class status, as well as from International, Commuter, and Greek Life distinction-Developed infrastructure for ease of student access to administrative resources-Cultivated partnerships with local entities ranging from the Steuben County Community Foundation to Angola municipal government-Served on Angola Main Street Board of Directors and Patient Advisory Council for Cameron Memorial Community Hospital to ensure that student voices were heard in the wider community Show less

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  Rideshare2Vote Aware

  May 2023 - Jan 2024

  -Employed the Voly.org software to recruit volunteers for phone banking, dispatch, and driving low-propensity voters to the polls.-Performed outreach to potential nonprofit partners via email, phone, and social media solicitations. -Planned and hosted virtual educational events to connect with the community and elevate our brand presence.-Built issue-based AwareVote programs to ensure safe civic engagement for various marginalized communities. -Worked in a team of two to develop a twelve-week curriculum on essential nonprofit administrative skills-Created an outreach plan to increase volunteer numbers for the AWARE program, especially among young people-Built issue-based AwareVote programs to ensure safe civic engagement for various marginalized communities.

  • Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships

    Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Intern Coordinator & Program Developer

    May 2023 - Nov 2023
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  The Advance Group (TAG)

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Intern

  -Performed research for program development among nonprofit organizations, community improvement projects, and labor unions

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  Vantage Point Consulting Corporation

  Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  Emergency Preparedness Specialist

  -Planned and executed educational sessions for Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8) partners, in addition to Noble County Health Department staff.-Updated memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with local entities to support services in case of a critical incident.-Developed closer working relationships with mass care partners and emergency contacts.-Completed skill-specific courses through the FEMA Emergency Management Institute, including...*IS-00100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100)*IS-00200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS-200)*IS-00242.c: Effective Communication*IS-00244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers*IS-00520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas*IS-00700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System*IS-00800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction*ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents*ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents Show less

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  Jon Thomas Consulting

  Jun 2024 - now

  Development Associate

  -Research grant opportunities and potential organizational connections through applications such as RocketReach and Foundation Directory Online. -Manage the grant application process for several clients via the organization of grant calendars on Google Sheets.