Riley Hunter
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Organizer
PA Democratic Party
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Recruited, led, and trained 1,844 volunteers to complete voter outreach through canvassing, phone banking, and other efforts.
- Effectively used Vote Builder to create phone banks, cut turf, and reach voters.
- Organized community events and coalition building, fostering relationships with the communities I worked with.
- Led GOTV efforts.
- Flipped key areas, such as Bethel Park, to its first democratic win in over a decade.
- My efforts helped result in Allegheny County being the only swing county in the US to exceed 2020 voter margins.
Admissions Ambassador
Duquesne University
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Built strong relationships with prospective students, addressing concerns and answering questions to facilitate informed decisions.
- Coordinated open house events successfully, creating informative presentations that highlighted key aspects of campus living and learning experiences.
- Participated in admissions events which brought large numbers of prospective students to campus.
- Utilized public speaking skills and storytelling to engage guests.
Barista
Flood City Cafe
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Performed administrative and environmental support duties as needed (managing financial affairs, restocking and tracking inventory)
- Acted as a shift lead, performing opening and closing duties
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multiplatform Journalism And Political Science
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2026
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Social media expertise
- Coalition building
- Schedule management
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- National qualifier for the 150th Interstate Oratory Association
- Published speechwriter in the "Speeches of Champions" magazine
- National Runner-Up in NPDA Debate at the 2025 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament
- 2024-2025 Social Media Chair and 2025-2026 President of the Duquesne University Speech and Debate Team
Timeline
Field Organizer
PA Democratic Party
08.2024 - 11.2024
Admissions Ambassador
Duquesne University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Barista
Flood City Cafe
05.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Multiplatform Journalism And Political Science
Duquesne University
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