Aaron Neumann

Current

Outreach Coordinator at Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association

Past

Community Representative at Office of Congressman Keith Ellison
Interim Registration Manager at Landmark Education
Account Executive, Classifieds Sales Manager, Website Editor, Writer at Pulse of the Twin Cities

Account Executive at Green Lizard Computing & Hosting Avenue
Canvasser at Citizen Action Membership Center
Legislative Page at Minnesota House of Representatives
Canvasser at Clean Water Action

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Education

CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Cornell College

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Connections

156 connections

Industry

Civic & Social Organization

Websites

Aaron Neumann’s Summary

Community and political organizer with substantial media and writing experience. Direct experience with campaigns, constituent services and case work, fund raising, non-profit board and committee leadership, and public speaking. Listens and relates well to diverse groups of people from across all backgrounds and operates with a high level of integrity. Involved in early stage start-up technology companies and competent with a variety of software applications. Also a background as an endorsed candidate, educational program leader and personal coach. Interested in governmental, non-profit, and private sector work. Committed to empowering people and organizations to make a difference on important social issues.

Aaron Neumann’s Specialties:

Meeting facilitation, government liaison, community outreach and representation, leadership development, agreement/contract initiation, professional letters and article publication, volunteer recruiting and coordination, contact management and website administration.

Aaron Neumann’s Experience

Outreach Coordinator

Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

* Community outreach - on housing and environmental issues, as well as special projects
* Website development – developing a relevant, accurate and simple online presence
* Data Management – developing CMS (Contact Management System), integrating Voter File and tracking other resident activity
Community Representative

Office of Congressman Keith Ellison

(Legislative Office industry)

August 2007 — March 2008 (8 months)

* Community outreach on issues of housing, energy and the environment. Previously interned on veteran and health care issues.
* Casework – acted as liaison between constituents and federal, state and local governmental agencies
* Administrative duties including constituent service, letter writing, scheduling, and event coordination
* Staffing Congressman Ellison at district meetings and events
Interim Registration Manager

Landmark Education

(Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

January 2007 — August 2007 (8 months)

* Coordinated and planned on & off site events
* Trained and coached participants in the qualities of leadership, effectiveness and service
* Gave effective presentations to large groups of people (10-150)
* Accountable for all new registrations into flagship program, the Landmark Forum
Account Executive, Classifieds Sales Manager, Website Editor, Writer

Pulse of the Twin Cities

(Newspapers industry)

July 2003 — December 2006 (3 years 6 months)

* Sold and designed advertising; page lay-out of Pulse Classifieds weekly
* Designed, edited, published, and administered www.PulseTC.com weekly
* Hired and trained Ad Executives and interns
* Journalist – Articles published locally and nationally
Account Executive

Green Lizard Computing & Hosting Avenue

(Internet industry)

January 2002 — June 2003 (1 year 6 months)

* Planning - responsible for establishing both annual and monthly sales objectives
* Execution - responsible for generating new clients and the successful management of the needs of the Company's customers
* Leadership – responsible for knowledge of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
Canvasser

Citizen Action Membership Center

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

January 2001 — December 2002 (2 years )

* Fundraise – responsible for a major portion of Citizen Action’s annual revenue from individual donors, via phone bank, in a fast-paced team and goal oriented environment
* Organize - activate citizen participation through fundraising, membership development, public education and constituent letter-writing campaigns
* Projects - Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), Oregon Action, New Jersey Citizen Action, Citizen Action of New York, and other organizations in the Progressive Action Network (PAN)
Legislative Page

Minnesota House of Representatives

(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

January 2000 — June 2000 (6 months)

* Committee work– responsible for logistics of Committee hearings, such as exhibits, recordings, etc.
* Communications – responsible or delivering messages to Representatives from other Reps., lobbyists, and the public during sessions
* Administrative - various administrative support for Representatives when in session and general office duties for all staff when needed
Canvasser

Clean Water Action

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 1998 — December 1999 (2 years )

* Fundraise – responsible for a major portion of Citizen Action’s annual revenue from individual donors
* Organize - activate citizen participation through fundraising, membership development, etc.
* Projects - Renewable Energy Campaign, Sustainable Farming/Feedlot Campaign and the New Jersey Environmental Federation’s Clean Water Now! Campaign and others

Aaron Neumann’s Education

CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic

CMT , Anatomy, CPR/First Aid, Kinesiology, Techniques, Professional Development, Physiology, Pathology , 2002 — 2003

CenterPoint is dedicated to preserving and integrating the philosophies, principles and practices of Eastern and Western natural therapies.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Cultural Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Speech Communications 1995 — 1996
Cornell College

Computer Science, International Politics, Speech Communications, Theater 1994 — 1995

Additional Information

Aaron Neumann’s Websites:

Aaron Neumann’s Interests:

The past year I've worked PT for Eastside Food Co-op, Northeast Minneapolis' only community-owned, natural-foods grocery store. I lead programs and take courses at Landmark Education, a global leader in the field of personal/professional training and development and one of the largest providers of continuing education. I was the Green Party endorsed candidate for a Minneapolis City Council seat in 2005, and came in 2nd place with 30% of the vote. I consider our effort a victory and am committed to the most livable, just and peaceful Minneapolis possible. A true renaissance man, I'm an artist/musician and create everything from cave paintings to original music. My art is in ancient styles and techniques, I play a variety of instruments, and my current project is a mix of bohemian acoustic indie folk original world-influenced music. Mostly my interests include you! Networking to make positive futures happen is an authentic self-expression for me.

Aaron Neumann’s Groups:

Green Party of Minnesota, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Minnesota Public Radio, mnartists.org, Network of Spiritual Progressives, Obama, Prehistoric Renaissance, SubZero Collective, Twin Cities Metro Independent Business Alliance, Yo! The Movement