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7/27/2019 Sam Burgin Resume
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Sam Burgin | 1547 Laurel Avenue | St. Paul, MN 55104 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/samburgin/
Educa t ionMaca les te r Col lege , BA in His to ry and Po l i t ica l Sc ience S t . Pau l , Minneso taCumulative GPA- 3.52 Dean’s List Fall 2010 and Spring 2013
Exper ienceOff ice o f Governor Mark Dayton S t . Pau l , Minneso taCommunications Intern January 2013 to May 2013, January 2012 to May 2012
• Provided assistance to Director for New Media, including updating website content using SDL Tridion• Set up and staffed press conferences and bill signings; operated video and photo equipment as necessary• Compiled and edited news clips, maintained press contact lists, and edited video clips for social media• Took leadership developing content for Twitter; contributed engaging content to blog
Obama for Amer ica- Minneso ta St . Pau l , Minneso taDigital Intern June 2012 to November 2012
• Authored blog posts for the campaign, including two included on a national email to voters on Election Eve • Executed social media plan on Twitter and Facebook to aid grassroots organizing • Managed volunteers on Dashboard, an online organizing platform developed by the campaign
MnSure- Minneso ta Hea l th Insurance Exchange S t . Pau l , Minneso taMarketing Assistant June 2012 to September 2012
• Implemented strategic outreach plan by identifying stakeholders and potential outreach events • Represented the Exchange at the Minnesota State Fair and explained the Exchange to fairgoers• Worked with media representatives to plan initial stages of television and radio ad campaigns
Venture Academies Minneapol is , Minneso taCommunications Consultant May 2012 to October 2012
• Co-authored successful $250,000 Walton Family Foundation grant proposal for new charter school• Advised Board of Directors on branding strategies; provided input on leadership curriculum development•
Assisted in initial outreach push to students in South MinneapolisYelp . com Minneapol is , Minneso ta Marketing Intern May 2012 to July 2012
• Represented the brand at community events, promoted mobile app, and encouraged email sign ups • Researched local businesses and for inclusion in Yelp Weekly Newsletter • Worked with community manager to host fun and creative Yelp Elite events monthly
Magnet Schools o f Minneso ta S t . Pau l , Minneso taCommunications Intern September 2011 to January 2012
• Advised board of directors on digital strategy; board adopted suggestion to create web forum for magnetschool education professionals
• Assisted in planning and executing 2011 Minnesota Magnet School Conference
Macales te r Col lege Depar tment o f Music S t . Pau l , Minneso taSound Technician & Publicist January 2011 to May 2013
• Defined unified graphic identity for department; created publicity materials for performers in Photoshop • Recorded concerts and edited audio in Audacity and edited video in iMovie • Coordinated department events, managed house seating in concerts and oversaw other house workers
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Sam Burgin | 1547 Laurel Avenue | St. Paul, MN 55104 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/samburgin/
Pro jec t fo r P r ide in L iv ing S t . Pau l , Minneso taDigital Literacy and Communications Fellow January 2011 to September 2011
• Used WordPress software to create Roots n’ Reading blog• Worked with youth to develop digital literacy and online safety skills• Assisted staff in planning activities and field trips for a group of 20 at-risk youth
Kentucky Sc ience Cente r Louisv i l le , KentuckyVolunTeen Coordinator May 2010 to August 2010
• Mentored teen volunteers and managed scheduling and paperwork• Worked with staff to develop educational programming for diverse museum audiences
Paren t Teacher S tore and Toys Too! Louisv i l le , KentuckySales Associate April 2008 to August 2009; May 2010 to August 2010
• Executed customer transactions efficiently using Keystone POS; provided consistent customer service• Provided age and educationally appropriate product suggestions to customers• Ensured customers were greeted and checked-in with them regularly to ensure a positive retail experience
Communi ty Invo lvementLinwood Arts+ Elementary: Classroom Assistant & Tutor September 2009 to May 2012Project for Pride in Living: Site Leader August 2011 to August 2012Mark Dayton for a Better Minnesota: Campaign Volunteer September 2010 to November 2010Service Trip: New Orleans, Louisiana Spring 2010Obama for America- Kentucky & Indiana: Canvasser Spring & Fall 2008
Awards & HonorsChuck Green Civic Engagement Fellow Spring/Summer 2011Bonner Community Scholar September 2009 to January 2011
Schola rsh ip
Senior Thesis: Marketing Minnesota Masculinity: Gender and Racial Identity in Minnesota AdvertisingJunior Research Paper: Queer Germs: Sexuality, Cleanliness, and Morality in Progressive Era and Contemporary New York City
Sk i l l sSDL Tridion Web Content Management, Adobe Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, iMovie, Microsoft Office, Excel, andPowerpoint, GovDelivery, HootSuite, Facebook, Twitter, Photography, Videography, Press Conferences, MediaRelations
Exper t i seStrategic Communications, Social Media, Political Communications, Government Relations, Voter Contact, HealthInsurance Exchanges, Education Policy, Historical Research Methods, Urban Development