Vanessa Gatlin

Experience

Massachusetts State Senate, Boston, MA

Legislative Aide, Office of State Senator Barry Finegold July 2013-present

• Compile daily, regionally specific news clippings for reference
• Respond to constituent inquiries and conerns through various means of correspondence
• Attend events with, and on behalf of, the Senator
• Manage office calendar and schedule

Ed Markey for Senate, Charlestown, MA

Political Organizer January 20123-June 2013

• Secured endorsements from elected officials in both the General and Primary elections
• Composed weekly briefings for candidate with relevant statistics and regional information
• Prepared invitations for political events
• Staffed the candidate at events across the state

Elizabeth Warren for Senate, Needham, MA

Field Organizer September 2012-November 2012

• Responsible for organizing volunteers in all aspects of political campaign including office management, communication and outreach
• Interacted with senior staff in accomplishing goals of campaign
• Reviewed press coverage of campaign for purpose of identifying best utilization of volunteers

State Representative Alice Peisch, Wellesley, MA

Campaign Manager June 2012-September 2012

• Prepared and was responsible for distribution of campaign literature
• Responsible for collection and reporting of campaign contributions
• Organized functions and fundraising events including communications with media and constituents