Illustrative Project & Client Work Examples

Oversaw the execution of strategic priorities and managed the finances to meet party objectives. Recruited, developed and supervised State Party staff and managed the logistical operations across all departments. Primary point of contact on behalf of the Chair for elected officials, National partners, and grassroots leaders. Led high-priority projects as initiated by the Chair, including internal operational and financial reviews, organizational redevelopment, and created and developed the political strategy for the State of Minnesota. Managed the vendor relationships, developed a new fundraising digital program, and reinvigorated the fundraising direct mail program.

Developed the strategic plan for a Minnesota Statewide candidate, trained the candidate on best practices on how to engage the public and other elected leaders and candidates.  Managed the day-to-day operations, vendor relationships, managed staff, participated in media engagements and messaging and participated in all appropriate coordinated activities with other campaigns and organizations to work together in a mutually beneficial relationship.

Developed and executed the statewide strategic ballot chase plan to identify and chase supportive ballots into the ballot box.   

Returned greater than 87% of ballots identified as supporters with the lowest cost per voter in the State.   

Managed a team of 150 paid and unpaid volunteers and met expectations for direct voter contact targets.

Consulted for an environmental advocacy group to engage a diverse group of legislators, non-profit organization leaders, and business representatives to develop and pass legislation limiting non-essential uses of the chemical class known as PFAS (forever chemicals) in consumer products in Minnesota.  

Attended multiple meetings at the State Capitol and assisted in securing bipartisan support to pass the legislation.

Trained and support the next generation of leaders and/or candidates at all levels of government.  Built strategic partnerships and joint ventures to increase organizational awareness. Managed the internship program and provided work direction to the hired interns. Planned and managed all organizational events, either directly or through event partners. Recruited, hired and managed the field directors and ground operation field staff.

Served as the Interim Executive Director of a public school non-profit foundation. Provided leadership for the effective and efficient operation of the Foundation according to the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the Board of Trustees.  Worked collaboratively with the Executive Board to develop and implement a strategic plan, annual and long-term Foundation goals, including a strong annual campaign and other fundraising activities to establish a fully supported operating budget.  Coordinated, cultivated and maintained positive and beneficial working relationships between the School Board and administration and the Foundation Executive Board, Board of Trustees and volunteers to accomplish the Foundation’s mission and objectives.  Managed Foundation’s public relations, communications and strategic/tactical planning. Raised public awareness of Foundation; coordinate and oversee major events. 

Built a grassroots organization to help train and support the next generation of women leaders and/or candidates at all levels of government.  Fulfilled annual legal requirements for regulatory and operation compliance associated with operation of a 501c4 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and two 527 State Political Action Committees.  Managed 501c4 and 527s finances – logged and deposited checks, paid invoices and developed the annual budget.  Managed day-to-day administration and press and general inquiry communications, ensuring all requests received a prompt and professional response.  Managed the social media, newsletters and communication.  Built strategic partnerships and joint ventures to increase organization awareness. Managed the internship program and provided work direction to the hired interns.  Recruited volunteers to assist on projects and organizational objectives.  Planned and managed all organizational events, either directly or through event partners.

Worked with multiple small businesses and emerging NonProfits to help reorganize operations and launch new concepts.   

Provide best practice advice and set-up along with on-going consulting services as required.

Developed and oversaw the political strategy in Minnesota. 

Developed the plan to achieve the Minnesota goals in coordination and cooperation with the National team and other state teams. 

Recruited and managed field staff and volunteers to assist with and aggressive voter identification and outreach effort.  

Deployed to Iowa ahead of the Iowa caucus to complete duties as directed by the National Political and Iowa State Director.

Built a grassroots organization to help train and support the next generation of women leaders and/or candidates at all levels of government.  Fulfilled annual legal requirements for regulatory and operation compliance associated with operation of a 501c4 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and two 527 State Political Action Committees.  Managed 501c4 and 527s finances – logged and deposited checks, paid invoices and developed the annual budget.  Managed day-to-day administration and press and general inquiry communications, ensuring all requests received a prompt and professional response.  Managed the social media, newsletters and communication.  Built strategic partnerships and joint ventures to increase organization awareness. Managed the internship program and provided work direction to the hired interns.  Recruited volunteers to assist on projects and organizational objectives.  Planned and managed all organizational events, either directly or through event partners.

Managed the campaign database and incorporated new data provided by National and State  organizations into a database in order to maintain a complete master voter database for the campaign. Identified general election targeted voter criteria in conjunction with campaign leadership.  Ranked the targeted voter lists to determine highest voters score and those most likely to support the candidate in the primary and the general election. Developed additional database tags and queried functionality as required by campaign leadership. Queried the database and generated lists and other outputs as needed to support campaign activities, including by not limited to direct voter contact, digital outreach, fundraising, etc. Implemented a data quality program to main data fidelity and database functionality. Constructed clear and concise reports and data management and collection practices, as required.  Acted as liaison for the campaign to the data teams at the State organization and other organizations, as required.Managed the internship program and provided work direction to the hired interns. Planned and managed all organizational events, either directly or through event partners. Recruited, hired and managed the field directors and ground operation field staff.