Experience

J&Z Strategies

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Associate

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Pete Hardin for Orange County District Attorney

• Santa Ana, California, United States

• Campaign Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Manage budget and fundraising program, including live and online events, mailers, email, and digital. Lead and implement political strategic plan related to fundraising, communications, social media, and outreach. Draft press releases and memos, edit campaign communications, and research candidate talking points. Forge relationships with local elected officials, community groups, and stakeholders. Oversee administrative duties including scheduling, staffing the candidate, communicating with voters and volunteers, leading team meetings, and compiling regular reports. Manage a team of 14 interns and 13 consultants. Show less



Georgette Gomez for Congress

• San Diego, California, United States

• Finance Director

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Oversaw a $1.6 million finance operation with a special focus on fundraising and call time under pandemic conditions. Raised approximately $454,600 during my tenure, including a 60.4% increase in end of third quarter raising compared to the second quarter. Managed donor cultivation and data reorganization efforts, including tracking more specific call time metrics, standardizing donor research, and cleaning up the existing donor database. Oversaw a $1.6 million finance operation with a special focus on fundraising and call time under pandemic conditions. Raised approximately $454,600 during my tenure, including a 60.4% increase in end of third quarter raising compared to the second quarter. Managed donor cultivation and data reorganization efforts, including tracking more specific call time metrics, standardizing donor research, and cleaning up the existing donor database.



Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick

• Fellow

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Worked in constituent services managing casework related to immigration at the Southern border, social security, and veterans’ benefits. Assisted with long term projects and staffed events.

• Intern

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019



Heather Ross for Congress

• Scottsdale, Arizona

• Finance Director

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Was hired at the end of the Primary election to overhaul the finance program in just six weeks. Successfully raised approximately $110,500 during my tenure (235% increase in monthly funds raised). Meticulously managed a finance plan that included individual, PAC, and labor fundraising, each on the local, state, and national levels. Successfully transitioned into leading the prior finance program by improving staff performance through conflict mediation, establishment of a clear chain of command, and implementing best practices. Show less



Congressman Tom O'Halleran

• Tucson, Arizona

• Constituent Services Representative

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Established and operated Rep. O’Halleran’s office in northwest Tucson, where I was the sole staffer in that region from January to April 2017. Represented the office at events, cultivated relationships with community stakeholders, and staffed and briefed the Congressman for events and meetings in the region. Coordinated Military Academy nominations including the collection and review of applications, execution of interviews and nominations, and overhauling the office's nominations web page for clarity and ease of use. Oversaw constituent casework related to troubles social security, veterans affairs, and the IRS. Show less



Congressman Tom O'Halleran

• Legislative Assistant

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Assisted the legislative team with research and compiled brief and in-depth memos on legislative positions and actions related to the Farm Bill, tribal issues, and government benefits programs.

• Constituent Services Representative

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017



Tom O'Halleran For Congress

• Deputy Finance Director

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

  Was a key member of a finance team that raised over $1.6 million during the 2016 election cycle. Established and led the campaign’s Southern Arizona operation and specialized in event planning, including 27 fundraisers with donors, stakeholders, and members of Congress. Assisted with communications including designing all in house graphics and consulting on the content of press releases and social media posts. Was a key member of a finance team that raised over $1.6 million during the 2016 election cycle. Established and led the campaign’s Southern Arizona operation and specialized in event planning, including 27 fundraisers with donors, stakeholders, and members of Congress. Assisted with communications including designing all in house graphics and consulting on the content of press releases and social media posts.



University of Arizona Residence Life

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016



Ron Barber For Congress

• Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Finance Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2014



Congressman Ron Barber

• Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Congressional Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013