Richard Polley

Director at Erie County Democratic Committee
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Tonawanda, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Feb 2023 - Present

    • Finance Consultant
      • Feb 2022 - May 2022

    • Campaign Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

      - Organize and orchestrate events - Compile donor research and call sheets - Organize NGP fundraising database - Coordinate press outreach - Assemble volunteer outreach and objectives - Organize and orchestrate events - Compile donor research and call sheets - Organize NGP fundraising database - Coordinate press outreach - Assemble volunteer outreach and objectives

  • Berger For Senate
    • Amherst, New York, United States
    • Campaign Coordinator
      • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

      ● Donor researcher and fundraising support. ● Campaign Representative for Genesee County. ● Managed press releases, interns and office. ● Organized team with tracking system. ● Social media content creator. ● Body man for the candidate. ● Created and distributed internal memos. ● Donor researcher and fundraising support. ● Campaign Representative for Genesee County. ● Managed press releases, interns and office. ● Organized team with tracking system. ● Social media content creator. ● Body man for the candidate. ● Created and distributed internal memos.

  • Marco for Congress
    • New Mexico, United States
    • Deputy Campaign Manager
      • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

      ● Worked with our team to write, edit, and send press releases, position statements, questionnaires, newsletters, and voter inquiries. ● Compiled and submitted FEC reports using NGP. ● Created digital events, videos, and graphics. ● Contributed to policy, forum and debate preparation. ● Managed call time and coordinated sign distribution. ● Scheduler and handled logistics. ● Gave back to the community, creating and distributing COVID-19 Safety Kits, we distributed in most of the 16 counties at least once and delivered to the Navajo Nation several times. ● Worked closely with members of the Navajo Nation. ● Lead on policy in relation to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Show less

    • United States
    • Political Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Training Director
      • Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

      • Designed, led, and set strategic direction on recruitment and training programs for organizational operations. • Mentored and trained more than 150 Paid Canvassers. • Organized and launched shifts for canvassers. • Supported recruiting efforts though digital campaigns, creating targeted recruitment lists, and attending events. • Served as a key contributor in the design and development of the Paid Canvasser training program for the Senate Majority PAC. • Regulated inventory of all training materials organized for maximized accessibility. Show less

  • DAYNA STEELE FOR CONGRESS
    • Houston, Texas Area
    • Call Time Manager / Fiancial Assistant / Deputy Field Organizer
      • Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

      • Achieved contact/outreach goals set by field director through effective time management, volunteer staffing/training, and record keeping/data entry. • Completed hundreds of direct voter calls and canvassing efforts daily. • Produced comprehensive call sheets by utilizing NGP/Van, organized call times. • Performed administrative tasks, such as data entry and emailing follow-up correspondence. • Researched financial topics and donor history. • Provided information to potential voters concerning the election through use of programs, resources, and excellent interpersonal skills. Show less

  • Edinfocom / Manage Your Business
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Nonprofit Coordinator
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

      • Advised various affiliates in areas that included website development, promotions and marketing. • Executed extensive research for a variety of projects simultaneously. • Arranged and attended meetings with elected officials and local leaders, building and maintaining professional relationships. • Advised various affiliates in areas that included website development, promotions and marketing. • Executed extensive research for a variety of projects simultaneously. • Arranged and attended meetings with elected officials and local leaders, building and maintaining professional relationships.

  • Executive Editor / Copy editor / Writer
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • The Collective News
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

      • Oversaw layout, circulation and marketing departments to produce final product. • Facilitated business development through the sales department, recruited contributors. • Proofread content to ensure accuracy. • Worked with clients, designers, marketing, production and legal from conception to end. • Oversaw layout, circulation and marketing departments to produce final product. • Facilitated business development through the sales department, recruited contributors. • Proofread content to ensure accuracy. • Worked with clients, designers, marketing, production and legal from conception to end.

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • Collective International Film Festival Coordinator and Community Outreach
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

      • Directed outreach and marketing initiatives for submissions, facilitating more than 200 films, 40% from the US and the remaining 60% from countries around the world. • Contacted embassies, NGOs, media organizations, businesses and other organizations to connect with both national and international filmmakers. • Served as Acting Executive Director as needed. • Collaborated with Muslim community leaders to accomplish objectives. • Coordinated and executed various events: Diversity Cruise, Roses of the Prophet, The Collective Picnic, Chaand Raat, EID Carnival, The Collective Awards Banquet and the CIFF Screenings. • Conceptualized, developed and implemented marketing, sales, promotions, sponsorships and grants. Show less

    • United States
    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern for Congressman Brian Higgins
      • Jan 2015 - May 2015

      •Took constituent phone calls, redirected phone calls, disseminated information to other congressional staff, organizations, and government agencies. •Assembled and analyzed research, including an extensive report on ISIS, and the diplomacy surrounding Iran’s nuclear intentions.•Authored memorandums on briefings and hearings.•Wrote constituents on behalf of the Congressman.

    • Intern for Congressman Brian Higgins (District Office)
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

      •Analyzed information on Bethlehem Steel’s cutting of uranium during the early 50’s to assist previous employees fight for health compensation. •Completed veterans casework and research for medal ceremonies, wrote summaries and press releases for the event.•Represented Congressman Higgins at Congress on Your Corner.

    • United States
    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern for Assemblyman Robin Schimminger
      • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

      •Served as photographer for a veteran ceremony, and combed press packets for any mention of the Assemblyman. •Wrote constituents on behalf of the Assemblyman. •Served as photographer for a veteran ceremony, and combed press packets for any mention of the Assemblyman. •Wrote constituents on behalf of the Assemblyman.

    • Newspaper Publishing
    • Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      •Transcribed over 100 hours worth of voicemails, and read emails for the Sound Off section. •Authored several articles, and proofread for copy desk. •Transcribed over 100 hours worth of voicemails, and read emails for the Sound Off section. •Authored several articles, and proofread for copy desk.

  • Metro Community Source
    • Cheektowaga, New York
    • Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      •Photographed and authored several articles on my own. •Closely mentored by Kori Sciandra. •Covered Town Hall meetings. •Photographed and authored several articles on my own. •Closely mentored by Kori Sciandra. •Covered Town Hall meetings.

    • Intern
      • Jan 2009 - May 2010

      •Authored articles for the Opinion, Life, and Arts desk. •Influenced editorial meetings. •Authored articles for the Opinion, Life, and Arts desk. •Influenced editorial meetings.

Education

  • State University of New York College at Fredonia
    Bachelor’s Degree, Majored in Journalism, Minored in Political Science, Minored in Arts and New Media
    2010 - 2014

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