Subject: Resume and cover letter
From: ACN Strategies <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 20 May 2016 14:14:36 -0400

> Hi Luis,

Hope all is well. Please see below my resume and cover letter, would love to be reconsidered for a DNC role given recent departures. 

Best,
Ammar
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> Cover Letter:
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> Being culturally diverse is both empowering and challenging. I am an American citizen of Mexican and Arab descent, born and raised in San Diego, California. From living in an embattled part of the Middle East, to returning to the U.S. on the eve of September 11, 2001, I've witnessed how destructive people can be in the name of their ideological differences. I’ve also witnessed how honorable people can be when united by their shared humanity. In 2012, I worked alongside hundreds of people, whom in the spirit of public service, volunteered their labor and love in advocacy of a common objective: reelecting President Barack Obama.
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> As Deputy Regional Field Director for the Obama campaign, I aided in overseeing Southern California’s grassroots operations, with the primary responsibility of establishing a regional office headquarters in San Diego, CA. I had the honor of leading, managing and training volunteer organizers within the eighth largest city in the United States. I also facilitated regional fundraising efforts, and delivered statewide webinars on campaign messaging, how to persuade undecided voters, and how to turnout supporters on Election Day.
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> Long before November 6th, I knew my life had changed forever. The same calling that summoned many of us to partake in moving America forward in 2012 brought me to Washington D.C. in January, 2013.
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> After working on the campaign, I served as a White House Intern in the Executive Office of the President. I was entrusted with handling President Obama’s official correspondence sent by American citizens, veterans, world leaders, and CEOs of Fortune 500s. I reviewed hundreds of personal stories each day, some of them uplifting but many of them tragically heart breaking – struggles better left imagined than described. My time at the White House helped me further internalize the voice of the American people and the voice of the standard bearer of the Democratic Party.
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> Upon completing a fellowship program with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), my work in correspondence and political messaging paid off, and I was soon hired on as Deputy Director of Communications. Today, I'm the association's Director of Communications & Marketing. I’ve drafted speeches and talking points for USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez; published press releases and op-eds; managed and developed press and government relations; and continue to devise communications strategies that enable the USHCC to best represent its 200 local chambers, 4.1 million Hispanic-owned businesses, and 250 corporate partners. Other responsibilities include overseeing subcontracted marketing projects, managing and developing the USHCC’s social media presence and developing monthly e-newsletters.
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> So why leave a Director position at the USHCC? I believe that any personal success we enjoy requires a debt of gratitude to those who made it possible. Quite simply, all those hardworking campaign volunteers are the reason why I’m here today. I came to D.C. to continue advocating for what we fought for: the ability to change the course of history by the power of our ideas, the boldness of our convictions, and the sincerity of our actions. The USHCC continues to be a rewarding experience, but my true passion is in advancing the ideals of my party.
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> Today at the Department of Labor, I advise Secretary Thomas Perez and senior staff on public affairs, advance the DOL's agenda through strategic messaging, coalition building (labor unions, business owners, grant sponsors, minority groups), and increased media awareness.
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> I hope I can reprise my role as an advocate of change by working for the DNC. Serving party would enable me to use my personal, cultural, academic, and professional background toward the important mission of advancing our values and broadening opportunities for all Americans, not just the well-off and well-connected. With so much at stake this year, devoting my full passion and experience toward promoting these ideals would be deeply gratifying and redemptive.
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> Ammar Campa-Najjar
> ACN Strategies | Communications & Media Consulting
> [email-masked] | Cell: 619.721.5148 | facebook.com/Najjar1989 
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