Selim Yilmaz
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Legislative Advocate with a proven track record, excelling in advocacy strategies and stakeholder engagement. Expert in policy writing and grassroots mobilization, successfully driving legislative priorities and enhancing community outreach efforts. Adept at analyzing data to inform strategic decisions and foster collaborative relationships for impactful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legislative Advocate
California Neurology Society
Sacramento
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored legislative developments and tracked progress of bills through the legislative process.
- Collaborated with external partners to coordinate grassroots advocacy campaigns in support of organizational objectives.
- Drafted position papers, letters, and testimony to articulate the organization’s stance on legislative issues. Prepared and delivered presentations to stakeholders as needed.
- Conducted outreach to government officials, organizations, and citizens to discuss legislative priorities.
Campaign Staffer
North Valley Labor Federation
Modesto
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated grassroots campaigns to build support for candidates and initiatives.
- Analyzed polling data and developed strategies based on results.
- Conducted door-to-door canvassing and phone banking to expand campaign support and mobilize voters
Special Projects Coordinator
City of Merced
Merced
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Handled local and regional tasks assigned by the Mayor to maximize public service and voter turnout in favor
- Presented progress reports to client, highlighting ongoing progress milestones and communicating unforeseen obstacles.
- Led relationship management, coordinating communications, and collaborations to maintain momentum towards project goals.
Organizer
SEIU Local 2015
FRESNO
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted outreach to union members and potential members to inform them of their rights under collective bargaining agreements.
- Developed strategies for organizing workers in the workplace, including identifying target areas and developing tactics to reach out to those workers.
- Investigated employee grievances and recommended appropriate actions based on collective bargaining terms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Merced
Merced, CANational Karazin University
Kharkiv, UkraineSkills
- Advocacy Strategies
- Legislative Analysis
- Policy Writing
- Grassroots Mobilization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Voter Outreach
- Community Organizing
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Certification
- Certificate of Recognition by California State Senate
- Certificate of Recognition by California State Assembly
Languages
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Limited
Accomplishments
- Internal Vice President at Merced Pre-Law Society
Timeline
Legislative Advocate
California Neurology Society
12.2024 - Current
Campaign Staffer
North Valley Labor Federation
09.2024 - 11.2024
Organizer
SEIU Local 2015
06.2024 - 08.2024
Special Projects Coordinator
City of Merced
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Merced
National Karazin University
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