Summary
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Work History
Education
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Languages
Hobbies
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James Dakota Elliott

Summary

Outgoing Phone Canvasser with many months of experience. Adept at obtaining support for progressive sign campaigns, volunteers, and donations. Successful at increasing data entry productivity, and committed to safety and accurate public education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Phone Canvasser

Alberta NDP Edmonton-Strathcona Office
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted regular surveys and canvassing activities to identify potential supporters for sign campaigns, donations, to attend events and to volunteer
  • Built relationships with voters for ongoing support and retention initiatives.
  • Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
  • Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
  • Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignments
  • Interacted with and educated more than 8,000 supporters in Alberta using both CallHub and TextOut services
  • Met and exceeded daily and weekly targets to contribute to overall sign campaigns success.

Childcare Provider

Petterson Family
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Creatively communicated learning through play, outdoor activities, and stories for multiple children simultaneously (aged 1 through 10)
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills in both English and French
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social, emotional and communication skills.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Sarepta Community High School
New Sarepta, AB
06.2009

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven persuasion and negotiation abilities
  • In depth knowledge of political issues and party platforms
  • Ability to articulate complex policy positions in an accessible manner
  • Data entry and record keeping accuracy
  • Adaptable to changing campaign strategies and priorities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working

Hobbies

Hiking and Camping in Alberta's Backcountry

Cross Country Skiing

Gardening and Food Sustainability

References

Jacquie Devlin: President, Alberta NDP Edmonton-Strathcona Consituency 

  • email: jacquiejohn@telus.net
  • phone number: 780 908-4676


Sara Petterson: parent in the Petterson household

  • email: sbelliot@gmail.com
  • phone number: 780 719-9941

Timeline

Phone Canvasser

Alberta NDP Edmonton-Strathcona Office
10.2022 - 06.2023

Childcare Provider

Petterson Family
12.2017 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

New Sarepta Community High School
James Dakota Elliott