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Peter Wilford

Knoxville

Summary

Energetic and personable with passion for engaging with diverse communities and fostering meaningful dialogue. Possesses solid understanding of political processes and effective communication strategies, complemented by strong public speaking, team building, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Orientation Leader

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2023 - 03.2025

I worked as an orientation leader at the University of Tennessee, where I helped new students find their footing in a new environment through small groups and university events. After I had been an orientation leader for a year, I was eventually promoted to Team Leader, where I would organize and teach newly-hired orientation leaders.

Political Canvasser

Knox County Democratic Party
06.2024 - 12.2024

As a political canvasser for the Knox County Democratic Party, I would go door to door in local Knoxville neighborhoods to speak with residents about candidates running for public office in their district. I worked for a variety of candidates on the local level and went door to door in a variety of neighborhoods

Camp Counselor

Bridge Scholars
06.2022 - 07.2022

I worked as a Camp Counselor at Bridge Scholars at Chattanooga, where I helped unprivileged youth of a variety of ages learn and develop skills related to academic success that they could then apply throughout their schooling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
05-2026

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Political Communication
  • Political Campaigns
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Skills

  • Icebreaker activities
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Political Canvasser

Knox County Democratic Party
06.2024 - 12.2024

Orientation Leader

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2023 - 03.2025

Camp Counselor

Bridge Scholars
06.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Peter Wilford