Experience

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  California Volunteers, Office of the Governor

  • Sacramento, California, United States

  • Director Of Communications

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Sacramento, California, United States

    As a primary spokesperson, strengthens and develops relationships with local, statewide, and national media outlets, journalists, and critical entities in digital communications, technology, legislative, and administrative organizations. Actively building a communications team of 13 members who s...

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  California State Assembly

  • United States
  • Legislative Offices
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Deputy Director, Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach

    • Aug 2017 - Mar 2022

    Planning and development of new outreach materials, communication programs and initiate a new approach to promote multiple campaigns throughout California. Establish priorities, improve team building success, and provide positive feedback for optimal efficiency. Excel in a fast-moving work environment, manage high-demand assignments, meet time constraints, and receive up to date details on any technical challenges. Oversee 30+ diverse staff members among six regional teams who collaborate and execute projects in marketing, outreach campaigns and public policy.  Launched the Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach organization, which included retraining staff, incorporated new project management software, and re-branding.  Correspond efficiently on complex issues with Assembly members and legislative staff related to political, operational and communication challenges, while offering effective solutions. Create and manage the development of various outreach campaigns for significant events in California, such as SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and the 2020 US Census.

  • Deputy Director, Speaker's Office of Member Services

    • Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

    Deputy Director at the Speaker's Office of Member Services: Hired, trained and managed 17 staff among three departments. Maintained close relationships with Assemblymembers and staff by providing advice and direction on constituent outreach, political and policy strategies. Regularly developed new outreach materials and tactics to promote various campaigns throughout California.

  • Chief Of Staff

    • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

    Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Das Williams: Supported and provided strategic advice to the Assemblymember on both policy and political issues. Coached and directed 12 staff in three different offices to execute the Assemblymember’s policy agenda and serve district constituents. Acted as primary contact for media and devised public outreach and media plans.

  • Deputy Director, Speaker's Office of Member Services

    • Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

    Deputy Director of Speaker's Office of Member Services: Maintained close relationships with Assemblymembers and staff by providing advice and direction on constituent outreach, political and policy strategies. Hired, trained and managed 20 consultants in the Speaker’s Office. Regularly developed outreach and media programs for the democratic caucus.

  • Member Consultant, Speaker's Office of Member Services

    • Dec 2005 - Dec 2012

    Responsible for planning, tracking and facilitating a wide variety of products and services. Worked closely with Assemblymembers and their staff to develop effective outreach programs.

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  Tom Steyer 2020

  • California

  • California State Director

    • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
    • California

    Managed 130 staff among political, organizing, digital and communications teams in nine field offices.

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  California Democratic Party

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Deputy Statewide Field Director

    • Jul 2012 - Nov 2016
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Directed and consulted on strategy, field operations, mail, media, web and budgets for seven to ten targeted Assembly campaigns each year. Trained and dispatched more than 60 field staff and 700 volunteers throughout the state.

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  California Democratic Party

  • San Ramon, CA

  • Campaign Manager, Joan Buchanan for State Assembly 2010

    • Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
    • San Ramon, CA

    Developed and implemented a successful field plan and messaging strategy in the most targeted California Assembly races in 2010. Managed a budget of $2.2 million and 35 campaign staff.

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  California Democratic Party

  • Elk Grove, California

  • Field Director, Joan Buchanan for State Assembly 2008

    • Aug 2008 - Nov 2008
    • Elk Grove, California

    Supervised a victorious field campaign in the Sacramento and San Joaquin County portions of the 15th Assembly District. Recruited and managed more than 400 volunteers with only one fulltime employee.

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  California Democratic Party

  • Bakersfield, California Area

  • Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Parra for State Assembly 2006

    • Aug 2006 - Nov 2006
    • Bakersfield, California Area

    Directed a successful grass-roots campaign to re-elect Assemblywoman Nicole Parra to the 30th Assembly District.

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  Varsity Spirit

  • Greater Memphis Area

  • Head Instructor & Choreographer

    • Jun 1999 - Aug 2006
    • Greater Memphis Area

    Choreographed, performed, taught, judged and traveled throughout the United States representing the Universal Dance Association.

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  California Democratic Party

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Statewide Headquarter Staff, Alliance for a Better California

    • Sep 2005 - Nov 2005
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Executed special projects on behalf of the Statewide Campaign Manager and assisted Regional Coordinators with territorial programs.

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  United States Congress

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Congressional Intern

    • Mar 2003 - Jun 2003
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Performed scheduling duties, office management, constituent relations and services, mailing system and assisted the legislative staff with various research projects that were specific to each policy area.