Experience

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  North Carolina Democratic Party

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Press Secretary

    • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    Organized and spoke on camera at press events showing contrast between U.S. Senate candidates on Medicare, judicial appointments, and other areas, resulting in local TV news segments and newspaper articles. Authored press releases and other materials. Built and maintained media relationships.

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  Committee to Elect Billy RIchardson

  • Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

  • Campaign Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
    • Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

    Created and executed campaign strategy for State Representative: fundraising, field, and communications. Supervised three campaign staff members and recruited volunteers.

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  Duke Division of Community Health

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Staff Specialist

    • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    Edited written materials, co-managed online platforms, managed schedules, and organized events.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  • Press Secretary

    • Nov 2009 - Jul 2015

    Created and implemented communications strategy focused on media engagement. See resume for additional details.

  • Intern

    • Sep 2009 - Nov 2009

    Working on behalf of Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), I wrote Congressional Record Statements and constituent response letters; managed correspondence through Internet Quorum software; answered phones; responded to constituent inquiries; and, led Capitol tours for constituents.

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  Obama for America

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Staff: Early Vote Organizer

    • Sep 2008 - Nov 2008
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Encouraged early voting by canvassing, phone banking, and recruiting and training volunteers. President Obama's success in early voting was considered a major factor for victory in Ohio.

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  American Hospital Association

  • Media and Member Relations Assistant

    • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

    Compiled daily media reports related to Hospitals and Health Care Politics. Updated organization's database and facilitated correspondence with members.

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  United States Senate

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Research Intern

    • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    For then-Chairman Joe Biden (D-DE), conducted research projects, fact-checked legislation, prepared memos for staff members on symposiums and briefings, and staffed committee hearings.

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  America Abroad Media

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Research Intern

    • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    America Abroad Radio is an NPR show on America's global interactions. Selected archival audio and music for shows on the U.S.-Mexico relationship and on counterinsurgencies. Conducted range of research projects, including on a discriminatory Pakistani law.