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BRAXTON DENTON
RR3 Box 543, Vandalia, Illinois, 62471
618.920.6134
b.denton87@gmail.com

FOCUS OF INTEREST: PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGEMENT

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Competitive and highly motivated political professional with strong leadership a
nd relationship-building skills; interested to pursue a challenging career to ef
fectively utilize knowledge and skills within an organization that recognizes an
d promotes continuous personal and professional development for additional growt
h and career advancement. Committed to providing employer with effective results
and focused on creating a productive work environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY, VANDALIA, IL

Precinct Committeeman 2006-Present
- Act as Fayette County Republican Party representative tasked to communic
ate with and disseminate information to its members.

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY, COLLINSVILLE, IL

Victory Center Director 2010
- Assume main responsibility in handling, managing and lining up all volun
teers to make calls and knock on doors for the statewide victory effort on top o
f Central Illinois Field Director responsibilities.

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY, SPRINGFIELD, IL

Central Illinois Field Director 2010
- Proactively participated with Central Illinois volunteer base and served
as assistant to the director and deputy director of victory as well as liaison
for the state party for college republicans. Provided direct assistance to volun
teers on the opportunities suited to their abilities. Assisted in statewide peti
tion challenge and collaborated with candidates for offices from United States s
enate to governor to state representative to county sheriff.

INTERNSHIP WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CURT CONRAD, SPRINGFIELD, IL

Administrative Assistant 2010
- Served as assistant to the executive director of the state party. Perfor
med day-to-day administrative functions, including handling phone calls; prepari
ng spreadsheets with contacts lists, event, and candidate information; and condu
cting research.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, SPRINGFIELD, IL

Associate 2008-2009
- Selected as representative of the company in charge of developing custom
er relations. Efficiently handled cash register operations while maintaining sol
id product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.

KASKASKIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VANDALIA CAMPUS, VANDALIA, IL

Office Assistant 2006-2008
- Assisted campus director, assistant directors, and faculty on technology
issues; supervised and individually assigned tasks for the schoolâ⠬⠢s scholarship progr
.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
KASKASKIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CENTRALIA, IL
Associate of Arts in General Studies; Deanâ⠬⠢s List

ACTIVITIES
2009-2010 Senator-at-Large
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
2008-2010 Event Coordinator/ Treasurer
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
2006-2008 Vandalia Representative
KASKASKIA COLLEGE STUDENT CONGRESS
2006-2008 President/ Vice President of Leadership
KASKASKIA COLLEGE PHI THETA KAPPA
2005 & 2007 Keynote Speaker
VETERANS AND MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in PC, MAC and Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)