Experience

Freedom Virginia

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Executive Director

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Director of Communications

  • Jan 2023 - Nov 2023



Democratic Governors Association (DGA)

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Expenditure Political Coordinator

  • Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

  - Maintained teams of consultants and partner tables across six states keeping them informed and on schedule - Drafted, edited, and maintained memos and provided other updates to the IE Director, partners, and consultants - Communicated with national and in-state partners and managed their relationship with table consultants - Managed IE Director’s schedule and coordinated meetings with partners and consulting team - Tracked and reconciled budgets for IE states and ensured timely… Show more - Maintained teams of consultants and partner tables across six states keeping them informed and on schedule - Drafted, edited, and maintained memos and provided other updates to the IE Director, partners, and consultants - Communicated with national and in-state partners and managed their relationship with table consultants - Managed IE Director’s schedule and coordinated meetings with partners and consulting team - Tracked and reconciled budgets for IE states and ensured timely payment of invoices and wire transfers including moving more than $30 million dollars. - Managed and organized the priorities for the IE team to ensure efficient development of multiple products for multiple states concurrently, regularly updating the IE team of progress and needs verbally and in writing - Managed the development and approval of IE products through research, consultants, IE Director, and Legal - Assisted with the enforcement of the DGA 2022 Firewall policy with consultants and other key stakeholders Show less



Elizabeth Bennett-Parker for Delegate

• Campaign Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Alexandria, Virginia, United States - Managed a successful state Delegate campaign earning 73.57% of the vote (30,733 votes, more than any other Democratic candidate for Delegate in the cycle) - Staffed, managed and scheduled a first time state-level candidate post primary, two part-time campaign staff, and a team of digital and mail consultants - Raised over $90,000 in three months through call time, events & digital outreach including targeted emails - Worked with consultant team to create a cohesive message across… Show more - Managed a successful state Delegate campaign earning 73.57% of the vote (30,733 votes, more than any other Democratic candidate for Delegate in the cycle) - Staffed, managed and scheduled a first time state-level candidate post primary, two part-time campaign staff, and a team of digital and mail consultants - Raised over $90,000 in three months through call time, events & digital outreach including targeted emails - Worked with consultant team to create a cohesive message across multiple platforms including strategic targeting - Worked with the candidate to craft a legislative agenda focused on personal and district priorities Created campaign graphics and video content for social media and organizing purposes using various tools - Drafted all written communications including talking points, candidate questionnaires, statements and speeches - Developed and managed the campaign’s political program, including managing candidate’s relationships with elected officials, endorsers, endorsing organizations, and campaign donors - Worked with local and statewide coordinated campaigns to most efficiently use resources to benefit our campaign and the full Democratic ticket Show less



Andria for Virginia Lieutant Governor

• Communications and Digital Director

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Norfolk, Virginia, United States - Served on the senior leadership team of statewide campaign and worked closely with candidate, campaign manager, staff, and consultants to craft campaign message and ensure consistency across platforms and mediums - Staffed candidate for organizing and political events, including planning multiple multi-day statewide tours - Crafted and implemented the campaign’s digital strategy and developed the candidate’s brand through strategic social content on multiple platforms - Managed the… Show more - Served on the senior leadership team of statewide campaign and worked closely with candidate, campaign manager, staff, and consultants to craft campaign message and ensure consistency across platforms and mediums - Staffed candidate for organizing and political events, including planning multiple multi-day statewide tours - Crafted and implemented the campaign’s digital strategy and developed the candidate’s brand through strategic social content on multiple platforms - Managed the digital fundraising program including overseeing digital consulting firm to ensure timely production of fundraising emails and direct to donate advertisements - Worked with Virginia and national press to facilitate coverage focused on candidate’s background and campaign - Maintained the campaign website and created content for volunteers, members of the press and undecided voters Show less



The North Carolina Democratic Party

• Deputy Communications Director

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Raleigh, North Carolina - Served as Press Secretary for State House and Senate Caucuses assisting with communications strategy and message development, drafting releases, arranging interviews, planning press conferences and speaking to reporters on the record and on background - Advised individual campaigns and candidates on press and communications strategy including message refinement, pitching and interview preparation - Pitched stories and worked with candidates and campaign staff to highlight achievements… Show more - Served as Press Secretary for State House and Senate Caucuses assisting with communications strategy and message development, drafting releases, arranging interviews, planning press conferences and speaking to reporters on the record and on background - Advised individual campaigns and candidates on press and communications strategy including message refinement, pitching and interview preparation - Pitched stories and worked with candidates and campaign staff to highlight achievements locally and statewide - Reviewed and edited Party fundraising materials such as direct mail appeals and email fundraising requests - Coordinated with the political and finance teams to plan and execute press relations for fundraisers, election night watch parties, etc. - Spearheaded internal communications, keeping members updated & creating and distributing resources for candidates and activists. - Wrote statements, speeches and Op-Eds on behalf of the Party Chair, Executive Director, Legislators and others, including Governor Roy Cooper and DNC Chairman Tom Perez - Planned and executed training for senior campaign staff focusing on communications strategy, press relations and message building Show less



Virginia House Democratic Caucus

• Press, Research and Digital Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Richmond, Virginia Area - Drafted press materials including OP-EDs, talking points, pitches and releases for the Caucus, its 92 members and candidates - Advised individual campaigns and candidates on press and communications strategy - Created content (copy and creative) for caucus and candidate Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts - Conducted, compiled, reviewed and summarized independent and third-party opposition research - Coordinated with local and national media to facilitate press coverage… Show more - Drafted press materials including OP-EDs, talking points, pitches and releases for the Caucus, its 92 members and candidates - Advised individual campaigns and candidates on press and communications strategy - Created content (copy and creative) for caucus and candidate Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts - Conducted, compiled, reviewed and summarized independent and third-party opposition research - Coordinated with local and national media to facilitate press coverage including meeting reporters in person, scheduling national TV interviews and drafting quotes from leadership. - Created a robust, current press list of relevant journalists categorized by beat and region. Additionally, distributed custom regional lists to individual campaigns. - Planned and executed training for senior campaign staff focusing on press relations and social media usage - Posted job description for, interviewed, hired and managed an intern supporting the Caucus staff Show less



EMILYs List

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area - Aided the Communications staff by briefing them on daily news and drafting press materials including pitches and releases - Provided administrative assistance and helped to prepare documents for the Vice President of Communications - Created and maintained multiple press lists using Cision, including state and national lists - Managed the Pressbox by taking and organizing press inquiries in a timely manner and coordinated interviews for the team - Additional research as needed… Show more - Aided the Communications staff by briefing them on daily news and drafting press materials including pitches and releases - Provided administrative assistance and helped to prepare documents for the Vice President of Communications - Created and maintained multiple press lists using Cision, including state and national lists - Managed the Pressbox by taking and organizing press inquiries in a timely manner and coordinated interviews for the team - Additional research as needed and assisted other departments when necessary Show less



Audrey Denney for Congress (CA-01)

• Field Organizer for Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen and Modoc Counties

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Redding, California Area - Managed field outreach in four counties: a field office in Redding and hubs (and hub leaders) in four other cities - Managed the local field office including maintaining office supplies, answering phones and addressing voter inquiries - Served as the local public face of the campaign and organized volunteers to knock doors, make calls, staff events, etc. - Worked with 300+ volunteers and facilitated the knocking of almost 30,000 doors in one of the most conservative congressional… Show more - Managed field outreach in four counties: a field office in Redding and hubs (and hub leaders) in four other cities - Managed the local field office including maintaining office supplies, answering phones and addressing voter inquiries - Served as the local public face of the campaign and organized volunteers to knock doors, make calls, staff events, etc. - Worked with 300+ volunteers and facilitated the knocking of almost 30,000 doors in one of the most conservative congressional districts in the country. Show less



West End Strategy Team

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

• Communications Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Washington D.C. Metro Area - Complied press clippings for the staff and client organizations and drafted press materials including briefs and releases. - Pitched stories to reporters via phone and email. - Completed various tasks at client’s request including writing blogs and organizing logistics for acts of civil disobedience.



Hillary for America

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Fairfax County, Virginia - Aided Virginia Together to facilitate canvassing and other forms of personal voter contact (focusing on the Clinton/Kaine ticket) - Organized transporting college students to campaign canvassing events during the ‘Get Out the Vote’ period - Serving as Staging Location Director, during which I managed five people as well as 200+ volunteers.



Newseum

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Department Outreach Intern

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area - Managed the department’s social media presence and helped organize the 2016 Annenberg-Newseum Summer Teacher Institute



Donna Edwards for Senate

• Fellow

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Lanham, Maryland - Worked at the campaign headquarters in the Field Department doing voter outreach and other administrative work as needed.