Jackson Fischer

Experience

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  Caribou Coffee

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2020

  Supervisor

  - Managed a team of 2-6, organizing workers in roles that met their strengths on a rotating shift basis. - Handled daily bank deposits, balancing and cash reconciliation reports for each of my employees.- Created a welcoming store environment, overseeing all product sales to ensure standard operating procedures for every guest.

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  YMCA Day Camp Guy Robinson

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Lifeguard

  - Executed the main tasks of guarding, by scanning and being on the look out for dangerous situations and identifying campers in risk of drowning or other medical conditions.- Memorized and practiced emergency procedures for camp.- Executed first-aid for a variety of ailments and communicated with parents as needed.- Executed curriculum to teach kayak and canoeing techniques to groups of 10-20 campers at a time.

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  DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Child Care Specialist

  - Worked with a variety of students ages K-8 to create a fun and safe after school learning environment.- Created curriculum to be adaptable for many kids focusing on fun, hands-on learning.- Maintained safe food handling practices.- Supervised students independently, working to problem solve and establish fair punishment and boundaries to maintain a safe, fun environment.

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  YMCA Day Camp Guy Robinson

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Media & Logistics Specialist

  - Managed professional communications with parents, staff and the community via email, phone and text messaging.- By utilizing engaging content strategies oversaw a 28% increase in ‘likes’ on Facebook & launched the Camp’s Instagram page.- Worked in an everchanging environment completing day to day operational tasks and used creative problem-solving strategies to ensure a fun and safe environment and experience for all campers.

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  Shipt

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Personal Shopper

  - Curate orders and provide quality customer service through grocery delivery service.- Coordinate and communicate with customers professionally, using quick problem solving and opting for the best deals and qualities of products.

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  Minnesota DFL Party

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Field Organizer

  - Met volunteer recruitment and Direct Voter Contact quotas on the weekly, through text banking, phone canvassing and door knocking.- Trained volunteers to effectively canvass and have conversations with voters.- Utilized the Voter Action Network and similar tools to create effective voter contact turfs.- Oversaw all turf and door knock operations during the Get Out the Vote Campaign.

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  Concordia College

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  - Created and organized an open and accepting community for all to feel safe, make connections and maximize Residence Life learning outcomes.- Facilitated dialogue to deescalate and facilitate conflicts and help create resolutions.- Upheld and enforced the College’s Residence Life policies through a non-judgmental, just, andprofessional manner.-Organized community building activities to interact with residents, make connections and help implement the Residential Curriculum.-Attended the National Creating Change Conference in Dallas, Texas to expand the Residence Life Sexuality and Gender Inclusivity Living Learning Community curriculum. Show less

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Civic Engagment Advocate

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Phoneathon Team Member

    Jan 2019 - May 2019
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  YMCA Day Camp Guy Robinson

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Media & Logistics Specialist

  - Managed professional communications with parents, staff and the community via email, phone and text messaging.- By utilizing engaging content strategies oversaw a 28% increase in ‘likes’ on Facebook & launched the Camp’s Instagram page.- Worked in an everchanging environment completing day to day operational tasks and used creative problem-solving strategies to ensure a fun and safe environment and experience for all campers.

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  Will Hagen for State House

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Campaign Manager

  - Advising, planning and organizing a path to elect Will Hagen to the Minnesota State House, serving District 4a.- Serving the campaign as treasurer and adhering to all state and federal finance laws; performing all campaign hiring, campaign financials, tax-law & IRS compliance, and fundraising (via ActBlue integration).- Organizing campaign structure and vision; adjusting the campaign strategy to power through during the unique challenges that the COVID-19 crisis created by executing remote campaign meetings, remote direct voter contact efforts, online forums & town halls (via Zoom and Facebook Live).- Strategizing campaign to lead to the DFL endorsement; executing direct voter contact through phone & text banking. Show less

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  Organizing Corps 2020

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Corps Member

  - Took part in the Minneapolis Organzining Corps 2020 Bootcamp, sponsored by the Democratic National Committee to prepare young organizers for the 2020 election.- Learned the groundwork for building, maintaining and utilizing relational organizing to complete voter registration, contact and turn out.- Utilized a variety of tools for voter contact including phone calls, SMS texting, social media engagement, etc.- Trained in the Voter Activation Network, software, and utilization.

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  Metigoshe Ministries

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Programmatic Staff

  - Serving as a Programmatic Staff member for the 2020 Camp Season at Camp Metigoshe in North Dakota. Assuming various essential positions to make camp run including Director of Arts & Crafts, Garden Associate, Trading Post Associate and Social Media Coordinator.- Assisting in the planning of on-boarding, training, and community connecting via online meetings and planning creative solutions to complete these crucial staff orientation pieces during the COVID-19 crisis; executing programming for staff from a distance. Show less

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  Stonewall DFL

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  - Served as the Field Director for Stonewall DFL, a caucus of the Minnesota DFL dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals & electing LGBTQ+ & allies to public office.- Created and executed Stonewall DFL's 2020 Field & Organizing Plan.- Executed and engaged voters in the DFL's 2020 Get Out the Vote Campaign.- Creating and implementing creative strategies to organize during unique circumstances as posed by COVID-19.- Serving as a voting member of the Stonewall DFL board. Show less

  • Outreach & Inclusion Officer

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Field Director

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Starbucks

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Barista
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  The Oracle

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Reporter

  - Reporting the news on Hamline University’s campus, the St. Paul/Minneapolis Metro area, and more.https://www.hamlineoracle.com/staff_profile/jackson-fischer/

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  The Fulcrum Journal

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  Editor & Events Coordinator
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  Top Ten Liquors

  Dec 2020 - Feb 2024

  Promoted to Keyholder after working for one-year at Top Ten Liquors. In addition to providing quality customer service & sales expertise, keyholders act as the Manager On Duty and close/open the store, reconcile sales, manage the shift staff and prepare bank deposits. Assisting the Senior Manager of People and Culture at Top Ten Liquors' main office. Working with various teams to coordiante and plan employee apprechiation and retention iniatives, screening, interviewing, and recruiting candidates with the Senior Manager. Proposing and coordinating diversity initatives and various other projects: social media engagement, dynamic and strategic third sector partners, content strategy and engagement, etc. - Assisting customers on the sales floor, making liquor/beer/wine recommendations, re-setting displays, stocking shelves, loading & stocking the cooler, etc.- Cashiering, making change, checking ID's for controlled substance sales compliance, etc.- Updating inventory, researching and finding products on cloud-based company software.

  • Keyholder

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2024

  • People Operations Intern

    Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Sales Associate

    Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
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  Uriah Ward for Saint Paul Schools

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Field Director

  - Facilitated the rollout of the no-contact lit drop campaign (COVID-19 Precautions in place), & delivered lit using industry-standard technologies like MiniVAN and NGP VAN.- Took lead on initiating the College Votes initiatives to grow the party, bring young people into the caucus process and build support.- Managed a team of volunteers to execute field duties while adhering to CDC guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic and relying on alternative field practices like phone banking and relational organizing. - Successfully helped elect Uriah Ward to the Saint Paul School Board, earning 22,466 votes. Show less

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  Hamline University

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Resident Assistant

  3rd Floor Apartments Resident Assistant, creating community with upperclassmen students, and completing duty rounds in the Apartments and the Heights Dorm Halls.

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  Minnesota DFL Party

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Youth Organizing Director

  Designed and executed a community-specific field program to engage and turnout youth voters in Minnesota for the 2022 midterm Election. Hired, mentored and directly supervised 14 employees at 10 universities across the state in a curriculum-based internship program. Operated and executed a state-wide field plan, with over 37,000 voters contacted.

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  Minnesota Senate

  Jan 2023 - now

  Committee Legislative Assistant

  Serving as Legislative Assistant to Senator Jen McEwen of Duluth (SD 8), Committee Legislative Assistant to the Senate Labor Committee.