1. References Upon Request
Bianey Mercado 1638 N. Marine Ave., Wilmington CA, 90744
E: bianey_mercado@yahoo.com C: 310.327.9445
EDUCATION
UniversityofCalifornia,Santa Barbara (UCSB):BA Political Science/Global Studies
September2015-June 2019
PhineasBanning High School: High Diploma
GraduatedClassof 2015
EXPERIENCE
Nanette Barragan Campaign-CA44 July2015-September2015
San Pedro,California
Candidate Aid
 Assisted congressional candidate, Nanette Barragan, with event staffing, i.e. Labor Day Parade,
DonaldTrump Rally,newschannel interviews,etc.
 Created & entered information into data call sheets & assisted with fundraising efforts. Assisted
withplanning&executingsuccessful meet&greetwithWilmingtonandHarborArearesidents.
CouncilmanJoe Buscaino-CD15 July2014-June 2015
San Pedro,California
CommunityAdvocate
 Supported the honorable Los Angeles City Councilmember, served as a liaison alongside leaders
within the communitytoconnectresidents tolocal governmentrepresentativesandresources.
 Assisted with day-to-day office work & assignments, drafted speeches for the councilmen, &
attendedcommunity engagementsashisrepresentative.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
WilmingtonImprovementsNetwork(WIN) December2013-Current
Wilmington,California
 Providedcritical inputwithyouth&civicengagement activities
 OrganizedWilmingtonRockthe Vote Concert&CommunityResourcesFair
 Assistedwitheventproductionsetup& stage participation
National League of CitiesConference March 2015
Washington,Districtof Columbia
 Represented the City of Los Angeles as a youth ambassador & spoke briefly with President Barack
Obama onthe importance of hissupportforimmigrationreform
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SKILLS
Bilingual (Spanish/English) MicrosoftOffice
StrongWriting/Verbal Communication Work Collaboratively/Independently
AttentiontoDetail EventPlanning
Office Coordinating Organizational Skills
QuickLearner Social Media Outlets
ConflictResolution Online DataResearch
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ASSOCIATIONS
PhineasBanningHighSchool AlumniAssociation 2015-Current
UCSB’s Residence Hall Council:Multicultural AwarenessChair 2015-Current