Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Engagement Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Jackson Gospodarek

West Yellowstone

Summary

Seasoned leader with a successful track record in planning and executing university elections. Director of Elections at the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University, spearheading fair and transparent electoral processes, fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and implementing effective policies and procedures. Dynamic community engagement advocate with a robust history of volunteer work, contributing meaningfully to various causes, from grassroots campaigning for political initiatives with the Lisa Brown and Dr. Bank campaigns to providing invaluable support to the West Yellowstone Social Services Center and the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills demonstrated through active involvement in community outreach, program facilitation, and event management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Snowmobile guide

Three Bear Lodge
12.2019 - Current
  • Developed crucial safety and leadership skills through a client-focused approach, ensuring their well-being and enjoyment during tours
  • Conducted guided snowmobile tours in Yellowstone Park for groups of up to 25 clients, emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and punctuality
  • Attained Avalanche Training Certification to enhance expertise in ensuring safe recreational experiences
  • Maintained safety standards during excursions, resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.

Volunteer

West Yellowstone Social Services Center
01.2016 - Current
  • Provide valuable support to the Social Services Center, assisting with various community outreach programs and events

Volunteer

Dr. Bank for Congress Campaign
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with voters across age brackets in outreach and fundraising efforts for Bernadine Bank’s 5th congressional district campaign
  • Specifically focused on voter engagement within rural areas, which required collaborating in a pleasant, meaningful, and professional manner with voters across party lines

Team Captain

Eastern Washington University Men's Club Volleyball
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Learned how to coach and lead others while fostering a competitive and playful spirit among my teammates
  • Maintained poise, optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations.
  • Liaised with head coach to discuss collective insights on chemistry, focus and mindset and worked together to co-lead team.

Volunteer

Lisa Brown Campaign
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Engaged in grassroots campaigning activities, including canvassing to support Lisa Brown's political campaign
  • Collaborated with team members to increase voter awareness and participation in the local community
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Director of Elections

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Spearhead the planning and execution of university-wide elections, ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process
  • Collaborate with student government officials, election committees, and campus organizations to promote civic engagement and voter participation
  • Implement and oversee election policies, procedures, and logistical details for smooth operations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
12.2024

Skills

  • Expert communication
  • Social perceptiveness

Community Engagement Experience

  • Dr. Bank for Congress Campaign, Volunteer, 2024, Collaborated with voters across age brackets in outreach and fundraising efforts for Bernadine Bank’s 5th congressional district campaign., Specifically focused on voter engagement within rural areas, which required collaborating in a pleasant, meaningful, and professional manner with voters across party lines.
  • Lisa Brown Campaign, Volunteer, 2023, Engaged in grassroots campaigning activities, including canvassing to support Lisa Brown's political campaign., Collaborated with team members to increase voter awareness and participation in the local community.
  • West Yellowstone Social Services Center, Volunteer, 2016, Current, Provide valuable support to the Social Services Center, assisting with various community outreach programs and events.
  • Eastern Washington University Men's Club Volleyball, Team Captain, 2023, Current, Learned how to coach and lead others while fostering a competitive and playful spirit among my teammates.

Certification

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Avalanche Training Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Timeline

Volunteer

Dr. Bank for Congress Campaign
01.2024 - 06.2024

Team Captain

Eastern Washington University Men's Club Volleyball
01.2023 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Lisa Brown Campaign
01.2023 - 06.2023

Director of Elections

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University
10.2022 - 06.2023

Snowmobile guide

Three Bear Lodge
12.2019 - Current

Volunteer

West Yellowstone Social Services Center
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Eastern Washington University
Jackson Gospodarek