President, Maine College Democrats
Portland, Maine Area
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- President at Maine College Democrats
- Student Administrative Aide I at University of Maine - Student Financial Aid
- Student Coordinator at DemCorps
- York County Representative at Maine State Democratic Committee
- Co-Chair at Maine Legislative Youth Advisory Council
- Past
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- Intern at Maine Democratic Party
- Maine Campus Coalition for Change Communications Coordinator at Obama for America
- Northeast Regional High School Coordinator at Obama for America
- Intern at Obama for America
- Page at United States House of Representatives
- Photo Technician at CVS Pharmacy
- Education
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- University of Maine
- Kennebunk High School
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Benjamin Goodman’s Summary
Experience mobilizing and organizing students as well as outreach efforts for various Democratic party political campaigns and organizations. Constructed state-wide student political organization, helped to structure national program. Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science at the University of Maine.
Benjamin Goodman’s Experience
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President
Maine College Democrats
(Political Organization industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
President of Maine's College Democrats, statewide organization dedicated to engaging students, and working to elect Democratic candidates.
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Student Administrative Aide I
University of Maine - Student Financial Aid
(Political Organization industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Sorting, logging, and filing important and sensitive documents in an often busy atmosphere.
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Student Coordinator
DemCorps
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Responsible for engaging Democrats on college campuses across the state in service projects, as well as advancing the program in Maine's second congressional district.
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York County Representative
Maine State Democratic Committee
(Political Organization industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Elected in May 2008 to represent York County on the Maine State Democratic Committee. Elected in September 2008 to fill out a vacant term on the party's Executive Committee, subsequently elected to a full term in January 2009.
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Co-Chair
Maine Legislative Youth Advisory Council
(Legislative Office industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)
Appointed by House Speaker John Richardson in August 2006. Work with legislative co-chair to lead twenty-member council in advising the Maine State legislature on issues pertinent to Maine youth.
Elected Youth Chair, July 2007-December 2008.
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Intern
Maine Democratic Party
(Political Organization industry)
June 2009 — August 2009 (3 months)
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Maine Campus Coalition for Change Communications Coordinator
Obama for America
(Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)
July 2008 — November 2008 (5 months)
Responsible for inter-campus communication and press and outside correspondence.
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Northeast Regional High School Coordinator
Obama for America
(Political Organization industry)
May 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Served in two leadership roles of Students for Barack Obama high school program, official "youth wing" of Obama for America. As Maine High School director in charge of mobilizing and organizing Maine high school students to assist in New Hampshire Primary and Maine Caucus efforts. Promoted in March 2008 to Northeast Regional Coordinator to oversee and assist existing programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York.
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Intern
Obama for America
(Political Organization industry)
February 2008 — February 2008 (1 month)
Assisted campaign staff in voter identification and GOTV efforts leading up to Maine's Democratic Presidential caucus.
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Page
United States House of Representatives
(Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)
July 2007 — August 2007 (2 months)
Nominated by Hon. Rep. Thomas H. Allen, appointed by Hon. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Assisted in various tasks in and around the floor of the United States House in Representatives including collecting statements for the Congressional Record, delivering messages, and distributing legislation.
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Photo Technician
CVS Pharmacy
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; CVS; Retail industry)
June 2006 — April 2007 (11 months)
Cashier responsible for developing photos, running front cashier, and store appearance. Earned Kodak Photo Technician certification in November 2006.
Benjamin Goodman’s Education
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University of Maine
B.A. , Political Science , 2008 — 2012 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Sophomore Owls Honor Society, College Democrats, General Student Senate, WMEB Radio
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Kennebunk High School
2004 — 2008
Additional Information
Benjamin Goodman’s Websites:
Benjamin Goodman’s Groups:
Maine College Democrats, St. Andrews Lodge No. 56 F&AM, Mechanics Lodge No. 66 AF&AM
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College Democrats of America -
U.S. Congressional Page Alumni
Benjamin Goodman’s Honors:
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, 2008
Pledged Delegate to the Democratic National Convention, 2008
Benjamin Goodman’s Contact Settings
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