Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

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, PA
05-2026

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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Riley Hunter