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Laurel Olkinetzky: resume, bio
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Laurel Olkinetzky
pronouns: They/Them, She/Her

Laurel’s experience is substantive and multifaceted. Prior to studying at Ada, they served as Campaign Director and Organizer for various progressive initiatives. In this role, they ensured the continual increase of campaign efficiency and effectiveness while retaining an unwavering attention to core values, mission, and objectives. Laurel was tasked with certifying that operations were compliant, reliable, and supportive of senior management confidence. Thus, with a career steeped in the marriage of managing operations and strategic planning, Laurel was immersed in the trends changing the industry of Data Management and Data forecasting. This fueled a profound interest in technology. Laurel hopes to work in adjacent areas after attending Ada Developers Academy: leveraging Big Data and Machine Learning to advance creative solutions for any issue before them.

In Laurel, any company will gain the value of an experienced perspective, a growth mindset, clear technical development vision, and tireless dedication to short- and long-range success.

After a childhood interest in robotics and years of teasing out home projects as a hobbyist, Laurel is enthused to enter the tech world. They are excited and grateful for the opportunity to learn from and support your team.

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Laurel Olkinetzky

lolkinetzky@gmail.com | 406-317-2588 | Github

Results-driven professional with an established record of study and a variety of experience.

Education

Full Stack Software Development | Ada Developers Academy
March, 2021 - Present | Seattle, WA

Data Science & Machine Learning | Qwasar Silicon Valley
May, 2021 - Present | Remote

Studied Philosophy, Natural Sciences, and Communication
2010-2013 | University of Alaska, Anchorage

Experience

Community Outreach Group | Missoula, MT | Election Cycle 2020
SENIOR DIGITAL ORGANIZER

  • Educated voters and volunteers on value based messaging regarding access to Reproductive healthcare
  • Administered the maintenance of records on campaign initiatives
  • Orchestrated the training and recruitment of volunteers for the campaign
  • Fostered and encouraged engagement of a diverse set of voters on campaign messaging
  • Sanitized voter records and supporter/opposition tags in Database to optimize coworker's time in field
  • Planned virtual events and designed engaging email templates

Fieldworks, USA | Election Cycles: 2018 Phoenix, AZ | 2016 Los Angeles, CA | 2014 Anchorage, AK | 2013 Portland, OR
CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

  • Oversaw recruitment and staffing operations for multiple offices
  • Handled the processing of payroll in a timely, accurate, and effective manner
  • Administered the maintenance of records on staff and campaign initiatives
  • Orchestrated the training and recruitment of volunteers and employees for the campaign
  • Oversaw Voter engagement for registration, single issue ballot initiatives, and candidate races

Montana Democrats | Missoula, MT | Election Cycle 2016
FIELD ORGANIZER

  • Directed volunteer recruitment
  • Consistently met or exceeded voter contact goals
  • Fostered and encouraged engagement of a diverse set of voters on campaign messaging
  • Conducted data entry/sanitization
  • Executed a wide variety of office and clerical tasks pertaining to campaign initiatives
  • Navigated the recruitment, training, mentoring, and motivation of volunteers for canvassing and phone banking

CHOICES Inc. | Anchorage, AK | August 2014 to August 2015
SOTERIA HOUSE MENTOR

  • Operated in a key capacity by facilitating the recovery of patients from schizophrenia and psychosis as an alternative to hospitalization
  • Established and maintained positive rapport and relationships with young adults from a diverse set of neurological backgrounds and cultures
  • Soteria House was the first and only of its kind in the country and followed a lineage that fostered a shift in American psychology for patient rights and a more humane approach to care

AK Child and Family | Anchorage, AK | February 2013 to May 2014
PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT COUNSELOR

  • Handled the bridging and facilitation of communication with children and their families through a residential treatment setting.
  • Charted the creation and development of activities which met treatment goals, dispensed correct medications, assisted with Medicaid billing, and conducted routine cleaning
  • Administered the de-escalation of moments of high acuity and implemented safety plans to ensure the safety of residents
  • Oversaw the effective delegation of tasks and provided teaching of valuable skills to young adults to allow for future success in self-care
  • Directed the creation of daily healthy meal plans and documented activities under national grant guidelines

Volunteering

Volunteer with “Family Promise” | Missoula, MT | 2016- Present
Family Promise is part of an Interfaith Collaborative. It provides shelter and resources to families experiencing houselessness in the Missoula area. After years of working with the city and across organizations, Family Promise organized the Missoula community in acquiring permits and funding for a dedicated building, now shared with the YWCA's women's shelter, whom works to empower women and fight racism in Missoula. Laurel helps to cooridinate sharing resources and donations with other likeminded nonprofits in Missoula, is a regular overnight host, and plans fun and engaging activities for youth entering the program.

Personal Interests

Human Rights, the Environment, Arduino, Gardening, Bioregenerative Farming

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