Jamie K.

Experience

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  Clubsport Of Fremont

  May 2014 - Aug 2018

  Swim Instructor

  - create swim sets for the team and running practices- teach all ages, infant to adult, how to swim- communicate with parents and family about improvements and challenges swimmers are having- provide good customer service

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  California Public Interest Research Group

  Jan 2016 - May 2018

  -- Effectively communicate systemwide goals with campus leadership-- Spearhead statewide campaigns and aid in overseeing grassroots efforts at each campus-- Created agendas and run weekly conference calls for statewide leadership-- Represent the organization on panels, at press conferences, and and during key statewide events -- oversee all chapter campaigns and activities-- plan and lead all-chapter and voter registration campaign meetings-- spearhead campaigns related to voter registration and textbook affordability-- train interns and campaign directors-- meet with university staff and administration-- represent UCLA CALPIRG at conferences and student government meetings -- track legislation and prepare reports for the executive director regarding significant amendments-- draft letters of support/opposition and op-eds on key legislation-- attend and take notes on committee hearings in Sacramento regarding priority bills -- Take detailed notes during executive board meetings-- Organize and distribute materials to board members in a timely manner - lobby elected officials regarding our campaigns - recruit, hire, and train 10 interns- organize creative campaign events and tables - plan and run campaign meetings- write outgoing emails and announcements for community and government outreach

  • Chair Of The Board Of Directors

    May 2017 - May 2018

  • UCLA Chapter Chair

    May 2016 - May 2018

  • Legislative Intern

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Secretary, Board Of Directors

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Intern, Campaign Director

    Jan 2016 - May 2016
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  Senator Bob Weickowski

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Internship

  -- draft recommendations for new policy and present proposals to staff-- respond to constituent emails-- organize and track business cards given to the senator

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  UCLA Athletics Peer Learning Lab

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Peer Learning Facilitator

  -- Develop lesson plans for sessions ranging from 2-4 students -- Introduce innovative and engaging activities related to academic courses-- Engineer guides that promote effective study habits catered to individual student needs -- Evaluate and track student performance overtime

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  US Public Interest Research Group

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Student Representative, Board of Directors

  -- Represent 35 Student PIRG chapters on the national board of directors-- Vote on national policies and budgets-- Prepare and present reports regarding student progress on national campaigns

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  UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC)

  May 2018 - May 2019

  External Vice President

  -- Represent 30,000 undergraduate UCLA students at local, state, and federal levels of government-- Organize and train 60-person office, and oversee $120,000 office budget-- Supervise 7 campaigns pertaining to basic needs, higher education affordability, and social justice-- Manage travel and meeting logistics for conferences and lobby trips-- Create graphics for social media, flyers, leave-behinds, and legislative reports-- Act as ex-officio member on the UCLA Committee of LGBT Affairs, making recommendations to the university's chancellor on policy affecting UCLA LGBTQ+ students Show less

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  University of California Student Association

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  -- Create, organize, and edit materials related to the committee, such as meeting agendas and policy proposals-- Assist coordination of talking points for meetings with the UC Regents or the UC President-- Develop and track university policies affecting access to the university, quality of education, and retention rates -- Oversee voter registration and GOTV campaigns at 9 UC campuse -- Advance institutional support for voter registration at state and UC level-- Author letters of support for legislation relating to civic engagement-- Secure funding for system-wide events and materials-- Create training materials and toolkits regarding grassroots organizing and GOTV tactics -- Review current payroll policies and make recommendations based on undergraduate student experiences-- Act as a liason between students facing pay or benefit issues and UC Path administrators-- Contribute to progress reports regarding UC Path effectiveness, which are submitted to the UC Office of the President

  • Vice Chair, University Affairs Committee

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Chair, UC We Vote Campaign

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Student Representative, UC Path Student Pay Workgroup

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
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  California State Assembly

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  -- Served as a liaison between the district and the Assemblymember by developing a nuanced understanding of district issues and attending local government, community and private interest group meetings. Created reports and recommendations for the Assemblymember concerning key district issues. -- Successfully developed an office structure that streamlined communications systems among district staff and implemented efficient constituent response mechanisms. -- Represented the Assemblymember by responding to a various constituent inquiries and by serving as a liaison between constituents and state agencies. Composed briefings and talking points for district events and meetings. Promoted from Field Representative to District Director after 1.5 years.-- Assisted the Communications Director in developing strategic outreach plans and branding through digital design. Show less

  • Interim District Director - Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Field Representative - Assemblymember Kamlager

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
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  California State Senate

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  District Representative

  -- Research and provide recommendations on policies relating to higher education, housing, health, and LGBTQ+ issues.-- Assist Chief of Staff and District Director in staff development and transitioning projects from Assembly to Senate offices. -- Manage a robust communication system that coordinates response and outreach to hundreds of constituents weekly.

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  Planned Parenthood Los Angeles

  Sept 2021 - now

  -- Research and track over 40 elections per cycle for all levels of government in Los Angeles. Provide analysis and recommendations regarding candidate viability and impacts of redistricting. Implement campaign strategies for endorsed candidates, including facilitating independent expenditure campaigns.-- Track and analyze policies that impact reproductive health care, creating presentations and reports regarding potential impacts on Planned Parenthood's operations.-- Redesigned and reinvigorated the volunteer program, successfully growing participation from less than 5 to over 150 volunteers within 2 years and establishing 2 robust college organizing chapters in Los Angeles county. Manage quarterly internship program including hiring and training, as well as the annual lobbying trips.-- Develop and maintain relationships with campaigns, candidates, staff of elected officials, and board members-- Manage relationships with and implement strategies for the Prop 1 campaign, including volunteer recruitment for events and press conferences, drafting talking points, editing press releases, creating interview prep, creating reports on focus group feedback. Show less

  • Senior Public Affairs Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Public Affairs Manager

    Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Public Affairs Specialist

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2023