Robert D. Garrison
Robert D. Garrison

ROBERT GARRISON MASTER OF ARTS, POLITICAL SCIENCE
907 South Taft Street, Kennewick, WA 99336 ? ------------
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Broad based experience in governmental affairs and campaign management. Keen ability to communicate interests to varied parties. Experienced in developing strategic relationships with policy makers and government officials; experienced tutor.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Tutoring, Government Affairs, Legislative & Regulatory Expertise, Campaign Management
Campaign Materials Development, Local & State Coordination, Intermediate Microsoft Office Knowledge, Data Entry, Diplomatic Skills, Leadership

EDUCATION
• American Public University System, (online www.apu.apus.edu) Charles Town, WV, Masters of Arts, Political Science, 2013 (With Honors)

EXPERIENCE
Benton County Republican Party Volunteer Jan-2018-Present
• Helped draft reviews of current legislation and outlined what position the Benton County GOP should take concerning said legislation.
• Access voter database and find phone numbers of citizens, enter phone numbers into Excel spreadsheets so that Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) can contact these citizens and invite them to grassroots outreach events.

W------------: Tutor Jan-Jun, 2015
• Communicated complex political philosophy concepts to 6th grade student incorporating audio/video features into lesson plans.

DAN NEWHOUSE FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN 4th Congressional District, WA.
Volunteer Aug 2014-Nov 2014
• Conducted telephone surveys (interviewed voters about their candidate preferences and political party identification).
• Wrote a letter to the editor for publication.
• Conducted opposition research

GEORGE CICOTTE FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN, 4th Congressional District, WA.
Volunteer Apr 2014-Aug 2014
• Helped draft, review and edit issue position statements before their release to the public.
• Made suggestions for writing effective letters to the editor for publication.
• Utilized social media to spread campaign message.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA, 2003-2007
• Elections Committee Member: Directed campus elections, approving all student office campaign materials
• Bylaws Committee Member: Oversaw bylaws for Associated Student Body, ensuring compliance with state statutes while amending bylaws to address conflicts of interest. Elected Chairman of Committee.
• Associate Student Body Senator: Approved charters for student clubs and funding requests for activities.