Xanthe Bullard
Yuma
Summary
Experienced election operations and organizational leader with deep familiarity with county-level election workflows, ballot handling, poll operations, and public-facing election oversight. Brings over a decade of experience in volunteer workforce management, stakeholder coordination, compliance-driven processes, and operational planning. Known for reliability, accuracy, and the ability to maintain calm, solution-oriented leadership in high-pressure, statutory-deadline environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
County Chair
Yuma County Democratic Party
Yuma
12.2020 - Current
- Lead county-level operations, collaborating regularly with the Yuma County Elections Department to support voter education, poll observer training, and process understanding.
- Develop and conduct training for election observers on roles, legal parameters, chain-of-custody basics, and accessibility considerations.
- Oversee budgets, fundraising initiatives, reporting, and compliance with state bylaws and organizational requirements.
- Serve as spokesperson to media and community groups; advocate for transparency, accessibility, and equitable election participation.
- Manage internal workflows, timelines, and procedural documentation to support efficient operations.
Election Integrity Committee Chair
Arizona Democratic Party
Phoenix
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Chaired statewide committee coordinating leaders across all 15 counties to promote voter access, recruit trained poll observers, and monitor election administration.
- Liaised between county committees, state leadership, and county elections departments regarding procedural updates and compliance issues.
- Assisted with internal elections, ensuring adherence to bylaws and state regulations.
Treasurer
Yuma County Democratic Party
Yuma
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Maintained full compliance with state and federal financial reporting requirements.
- Chaired the Finance Committee; increased annual fundraising revenue by 400% through strategic event planning and donor engagement.
- Managed accounts, disbursements, and detailed financial recordkeeping.
- Established and maintained relationships with donors to enhance fundraising efforts and support.
Elections Inspector / Judge
Yuma County Elections Department
Yuma
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Supervised poll locations, election board workers, and ballot handling procedures.
- Oversaw early ballot processing, maintaining chain-of-custody accuracy and compliance.
- Verified voter eligibility, issued ballots, processed provisional ballots, and managed voter concerns.
- Trained new inspectors and poll workers on election procedures and site operations.
Consultant / Trainer
Independent Consultant / Business Owner – Pure Romance
06.2007 - 01.2018
- Built client base, managed finances and inventory, and conducted confidential client education.
K2 Sales & Case Management Specialist
GenPact
Ann Arbor
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Advised advertisers on product optimization; maintained high satisfaction and quality scores.
- Resolved complex customer issues and improved workflow processes later adopted by the client.
Bartender / Trainer / Consultant
MI
Mt. Pleasant
03.2003 - 06.2012
- Developed staff training programs and conducted onboarding and mentoring.
- Managed reconciliation, cash handling, and operational logistics in high-volume environments.
Staff Aide / Coordinator
State Senator Virg Bernero
Lansing
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Researched legislation, handled constituent casework, and coordinated community events.
- Organized multi-stakeholder health fair offering free screenings and education.
Field Organizer
Michigan Coordinated Campaign
Lansing
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers for canvassing, phone banks, and events.
- Coordinated with elected officials, labor organizations, and community partners.
Education
Train-the-Trainer (T3 Certificate) -
Best Practices Institute
Washington D.C.01-2021
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI01-2006
Camp Wellstone - Campaign Management & Fundraising
Wellstone Action
Saint Paul, MN01-2004
Notary Public - State of Arizona
Skills
- Election Procedures & Compliance (State/Federal)
- Poll Operations & Ballot Processing
- Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination
- Training & Coordination
- Procedural Documentation
- SOP Development
- Multi-Agency & Stakeholder Coordination
- Budgeting
- Reporting
- Fiscal Accountability
- Public Communication
- Community Engagement
- Records Management
- Chain-of-Custody Accuracy
- Process improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Issue Triage
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- NGP/VAN
- LBJ
- Zoom
- Slack
Caregiving Experience
Primary Caregiver for Aging Parent, 01/01/15, 12/31/25, Managed full-time caregiving responsibilities while concurrently maintaining volunteer leadership roles in election oversight and civic engagement. Demonstrated exceptional time management, organization, and communication balancing complex, sustained responsibilities.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Election Integrity Committee Chair
Arizona Democratic Party
02.2022 - 01.2025
County Chair
Yuma County Democratic Party
12.2020 - Current
Treasurer
Yuma County Democratic Party
12.2016 - 12.2020
Elections Inspector / Judge
Yuma County Elections Department
01.2016 - 12.2019
K2 Sales & Case Management Specialist
GenPact
03.2013 - 06.2015
Consultant / Trainer
Independent Consultant / Business Owner – Pure Romance
06.2007 - 01.2018
Staff Aide / Coordinator
State Senator Virg Bernero
01.2004 - 06.2005
Field Organizer
Michigan Coordinated Campaign
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bartender / Trainer / Consultant
MI
03.2003 - 06.2012
Train-the-Trainer (T3 Certificate) -
Best Practices Institute
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Lansing Community College
Camp Wellstone - Campaign Management & Fundraising
Wellstone Action