Leaha Dotson

Experience

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  Eastern Echo

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2017

  Staff Writer

  I am responsible for finding and taking various news stories. I travel to various events and interview participants and organizers of these events. I then write a detailed article over these events and interviews which is published in the Eastern Echo's online and print editions.

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  Ypsilanti Food Co-op

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2018

  - designed newsletter layout and content weekly and one larger monthly newsletter once a month- researched article information and gathered staff input/feedback- wrote various articles- scheduled events- maintained event calendar- published both the weekly and monthly in MailChimp which was sent to over 1,000 recipients - input and organized all member applications and membership changes into member database of over 1,500 individuals- regularly updated the point of sale system - organized, promoted, and facilitated new member orientations twice a month- designed member information literature- regularly updated and refilled in store literature display I am responsible for contacting various farmers markets for application processes and communicating with the market coordinators regularly. I am responsible for creating and gathering all relevant Ypsilanti Food Co-op literature for the booth and bringing all required set up materials. I am responsible for inventory all products brought to market and handling all cash exchanges. I am responsible for setting margins on all new products and inputting all new products into our point of sale system at the Ypsilanti Food Co-op. I also check in all invoices and organize these invoices into various filing cabinets. I am responsible for maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient front end of the Ypsilanti Food Co-op. I am also responsible for all cashier duties, placing special orders, and having excellent customer service.

  • News Letter Editor

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Member Services Coordinator

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Farmers Market Coordinator

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Receiving Coordinator

    Apr 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Cashier coordinator

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2017
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  Eastern Michigan University

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Office Assitant at the Disability Resource Center

  I was responsible for maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient front office space. I received training in administering exams and tests to students with disabilities. I was responsible for maintaining the calendars of the office advisers and director. I regularly did computer and file work as well as answered phone calls and sent out important emails.

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  Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

  Oct 2015 - May 2016

  ESL Teacher

  I received an internship at Jewish Family Services (JFS) working with adult refugee students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. I helped facilitate language assessments and taught in small group settings with the beginner refugee students. I also attended special events and learned classroom management skills and how to be flexible and adjust quickly.

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  Speak Easy Languages

  May 2017 - Aug 2019

  ESL Instructor

  • Researched and selected teaching materials• Planned weekly lessons and set lesson goals• Worked one on one in private tutor lessons• Regularly administered skill assessment tests

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  PALS INTERNATIONAL - Personalized Approach to Language Services

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Administered skill assessment tests• Traveled to students’ offices, homes, businesses, etc. for private lessons• Attended quarterly ESL Instructor meetings and workshops• Utilized materials from multiple sources, and vetted the sources• Prioritized personal approaches and tailoring lessons to individual needs

  • Private ESL Teacher

    Jun 2017 - Dec 2021

  • ESL Instructor

    Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Michigan United Detroit

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Michigan United Movement Politics Fellow

  - trained in petition signature gathering- trained in field organizing- comfortable and efficient with high traffic and door to door canvassing- familiar with using Minivan app for voter information- able to accurately and efficiently register individuals for voting- familiar with issue based campaigns currently working on Time to Care Campaign for Earned Paid Sick Time

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  Dana Nessel for MI Attorney General

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Campaign Organizer

  - Statewide Volunteer Organizer- Field Management - Phone Bank and Text Management (Including writing scripts)- Data Entry- Event Coordination and Staffing- Voter Mobilization- Finance Assitance- Call Time Manager

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  Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Field Organizer

  -Statewide Organizing and Field Management- Managing multiple phonebanks, textbanks, and schedules- Organizing Townhalls, Phonebanks, Events, etc.- Experienced with VAN, Vote Builder, Relay Dialer and Textbank- Experienced with Social Media platforms

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  Densie Kirchoff for Washtenaw County Commissioner

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Campaign Manager

  Overall Campaign Strategy Managing multiple townhalls, roundtables, and events - all virtual Experience with social media platforms and zoom Field Operations - door knocking, phones, texting, emails, etc. Literature creation and design Volunteer management and recruitment

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  Michigan Senate

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Legislative Aide

  Managing and replying to constituent emails and callsWorking on legislative projects Assisting in community events Knocking legislative doors

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  Mikal Goodman for Pontiac City Council

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Campaign Manager

  Managing field operations - doors, phones, texting, emails, events, etc. Managing and recruiting volunteersAssisting with EndorsementsOverall campaign strategy

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  Debbie Dingell for Congress

  Jan 2022 - now

  Field Director

  Oversee all Field Operations on the Congressional Campaign. Prioritize Volunteer Recruitment and Retainment. Assist in campaign plan implementation and creation.