Robert Irvine

I'm Robert Irvine, and I am seeking a full-time position in legislative affairs, research, and/or policy analysis. Open to relocating from Omaha, Nebraska.

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In the most recent professional experience, Robert Irvine was the Campaign Manager for Brad Ashford: Mayor for Omaha. He served as the main contact person for the campaign while supervising a team of four full-time employees, three interns, and all volunteers. He coordinated the events schedule and maintained Ashford’s daily calendar. He wrote all talking points, scripts and literature material. He managed a $250,000 budget while executing campaign initiatives, and collaborated with an advising team of seven legislators and business executives in the community.

Campaign Manager at Brad Ashford: Mayor for Omaha

December 2012 - April 2013 | Omaha, NE

Served as the main contact person for the campaign. Supervised a team of four full-time employees, three interns, and all volunteers. Coordinated the events schedule and maintained Ashford’s daily calendar. Wrote all talking points, scripts and literature material. Managed a $250,000 budget while executing campaign initiatives. Collaborated with an advising team of seven legislators and business executives in the community.

Deputy Director, Coordinated Campaign at Nebraska Democratic Party

June 2012 - November 2012 | Omaha, NE

Served as the main contact person for over 25 Coordinated Campaign workers and 21 campaign offices around the state of Nebraska who had questions about campaign messaging and Senator Bob Kerrey's stances on the issues. Collected voter feedback from the field to analyze and translate into messaging strategies. Spearheaded and helped develop a specialty website: wedidthistogether.com. Helped write all talking points, scripts and literature used by the Coordinated Campaign. Had over 1,000 direct contacts with voters around the state. Personally grew the volunteer base by at least 100 people. Supervised over 150 volunteers. Promoted three times during a five-month tenure from Canvasser to Omaha's Office Manager, to Information Director, and finally to Deputy Director.

Research Assistant at Marquette University

August 2010 - June 2012 | Milwaukee, WI

Worked on "Residential Segregation and Civic Engagement of the Poor in Metropolitan America" with Dr. Amber Wichowsky. Conducted literature reviews on assigned topics and aggregate secondary research. Gained experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies. Collected, managed, and statistically analyzed large datasets using SPSS. Searched and synthesized past polling data. Assisted with class preparations

Legislative Intern at United States Senator E. Benjamin Nelson

June 2011 - August 2011 | Washington, DC

Researched health and agricultural issues to assist staff in the creating of policy positions. Acted as front line staff representative for guest communications and services. Worked on constituent outreach by responding to letters, emails, phone calls, and giving tours of the United States Capitol.

Compliance Monitor at Center for Community Alternatives

August 2009 - July 2010 | Brooklyn, NY

Scheduled and performed intakes for new juvenile clients to be enrolled in our Alternative to Detention program. Helped facilitate CCA's ATD program by engaging our youth in various life skill building workshops. Monitored my clients' school attendance, curfew, and their attendance to our ATD program. Wrote court reports and immediate notifications updating the family court, the department of probation, and the counsel involved about my clients progress in our ATD program. Made daily phone calls to guardian(s) to notify them about their child's progress in our program. Spoke with my clients on a regular about their progress in the program, in school, and at home.

Youth Team Leader at Milwaukee Health Department Plain Talk

June 2009 - August 2009 | Milwaukee, WI

Supervised Milwaukee youth in the recruitment of individuals to participate in Plain Talk parties. Educated our youth on human sexuality via human sexuality trainings in order for them to be advocates for safe sexual practices. Conducted team building exercises to facilitate greater team chemistry. Organized and supervised the implementation of our Parent/Teen breakfast event.

Intern at Milwaukee County Courthouse

June 2008 - August 2008 | Milwaukee, WI

Answered procedural questions for customers about their divorces, child support situation, physical placement and legal custody of their children. Performed well in a fast paced environment while helping a diverse group of people.

Legislative Intern at Marquette University's Les Aspin Center for Government

July 2007 - August 2007 | Washington, DC

Worked in the Congressional Office of Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and the Small Business Committee's Office. Drafted newsletters for Congresswoman Velazquez's constituents. Researched and responded to a variety of constituent requests. Answered constituent correspondence and mail. Formulated questions and gathered pertinent information for Congresswoman Velazquez's committee hearings.

Marquette University

2010 – 2012

Master of Arts

Concentration: Political Science

Activities: Judged at the We The People: The Citizen and The Constitution high school civic competition

Marquette University

2005 – 2009

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Political Science

Activities: -Political Advocacy (2008): Canvassed for Senator Barack Obama, Assemblywoman Peggy Krusick and Assemblyman John Steinbrink of Wisconsin -Created and chaired the new Current Events Committee for the Carpenter Tower Hall Council where we compiled and summarized international current event articles to produce a bi-weekly newsletter for Carpenter Tower Hall