Experience

Run for Something

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Communications Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Communications and Special Projects Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Develop the large-scale strategy, vision, and goals of the Communications department with a team• Keep staff and external partners informed and on message by writing and maintaining talking points and messaging guides; regularly update and distribute public-facing data and statistics• Write and implement communications plans and timelines for campaigns and events• Write speeches, scripts, and event briefs for co-founders and high-profile surrogates, including actors and elected officials• Write articles for brand-owned publications, facilitate the production of op-eds, and produce public-facing collateral for long-term research work• Monitor press inquiries, facilitate interview requests, respond to reporters, and conduct research to match the right messengers to the right storytellers• Build, manage, and implement all external partnership work that expands brand reach and name recognition of the organization, including partnerships with Snapchat, Pantsuit Nation x Supermajority, and the launch of Run for Something Civics• Produce quarterly Board reports, review monthly KPI metrics, and perform high-level departmental analysis• Spearhead organization-wide scheduling meetings and processes to ensure the team is aligned on priorities, capacity, and deliverables• Manage all departmental communication workflows across the organization• Manage a team of ten, long-term consultants to produce communications department deliverables including press, graphics, digital ads, and emails • Leads in hiring onboarding, managing, and offboarding departmental interns Show less



Whitney Lauren Creative

• Owner and Principal

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  • Develop branding concepts, story, strategy, visual identity, websites, digital assets and marketing materials for an international clientele of women-led businesses • Work collaboratively with clients and other companies to manage projects, budgets, and timelines • Graphic design and production of high end print and digital collateral • Develop branding concepts, story, strategy, visual identity, websites, digital assets and marketing materials for an international clientele of women-led businesses • Work collaboratively with clients and other companies to manage projects, budgets, and timelines • Graphic design and production of high end print and digital collateral



Ruth's List FL

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  At Ruth's List Florida I focused heavily on revamping the Regional Networks, a statewide volunteer network that mobilizes women in support of Ruth's List endorsed candidates and serves as a grassroots fundraising vehicle for the organization. This work included developing a volunteer training program, organizational calendars and regional organization charts, re-writing and editing the volunteer training manual and resource guide, leading monthly volunteer calls, supporting volunteer led fundraising activities, and keeping volunteers abreast on statewide happenings. During my time as the RLF Program Manager the organization was able to expand the Regional Network program from 5 chapters to 9 chapters and raise $50k through volunteer led initiatives. Show less



Faith in Public Life

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Director | Women of Faith

  • Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Recruit, engage and maintain a national Advisory Council of high profile women across faith traditions, ages and backgrounds that shape the work of the campaign and amplify its work. • Created a national policy platform with buy-in from women across faith traditions. • Host interactive events for women of varying traditions that featured high profile speakers, academics, faith leaders. These events garnered 650+ registrations and 12k+ views. • Recruit and manage a grassroots network of over 200 women clergy and lay leaders in 32 states. • Manage rapid response opportunities including, writing petitions and sign on letters, gathering quotes for press releases, standing up press conferences and preparing messaging statements. • Write, pitch and place op-eds that shaped the national discussion around hot button issues. • Develop messaging points and disseminate them to key stakeholders. • Stay abreast of state and federal legislative battles and tie them into larger campaign strategies. • Leverage research trends and audience analysis to recommend appropriate mix of media targeting. • Oversee messaging research projects that focus on reproductive health issues in faith communities. • Managerial responsibilities such as overseeing campaign support staff and managing a program budget of $300k+ across C3 and C4 projects. • Speaker at Harvard Divinity School's Religion and Public Life Center on the intersection of electoral politics and faith communities. Show less



Elizabeth Warren for President

• Community Organizer

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Developed and executed a community organizing plan for a region with eight counties and 2.3 million people that introduced the candidate to constituents in a battleground state • Planned and executed community-based events for key constituencies to create engagement and open dialogue with the campaign • Built and maintained relationships with political and community leaders and represented the campaign at community events and meetings • Cultivated, built, and managed volunteer relationships to execute campaign activities including house parties, phone banks, canvasses, neighborhood walks, and tabling events • Coached new on the ground staff by helping them understand local norms and culture and connecting them with stakeholders and volunteers • Handled logistics such as vetting supporter housing and staffing senior leadership and surrogates Show less



Child Cancer Fund

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

• Program Director

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Planned, organized, and led all organizational programming. Managed program budgets and tracked outcomes • Cultivated and managed a large network of relationships with key stakeholders including clients, funders, media partners, healthcare providers, and social support service personnel • Managed all communications and created marketing materials, social media content, and end of year giving campaign • Led and developed strategic planning initiatives, including organizational mapping, interviewing facilitators, and planning a board retreat Show less



Darren Mason for Jacksonville City Council

• Communications Director

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  • Created communications strategy for city wide race; including press releases and social media strategy. Managed budget to maximize both paid and earned opportunities. • Yielded increased voter specific turnout for candidate as they had more votes than any other Democrat on the ballot and was the top vote getter of all candidates in key districts • Created communications strategy for city wide race; including press releases and social media strategy. Managed budget to maximize both paid and earned opportunities. • Yielded increased voter specific turnout for candidate as they had more votes than any other Democrat on the ballot and was the top vote getter of all candidates in key districts



Florida Democratic Party

• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Organizer

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Organized field operations in the Northwest corridor of Duval County for the Florida Democratic Party • Recruited, trained and managed over 100 volunteers for GOTV initiatives, phone banks, canvasses, and rallies • Served as a community liaison for the campaign, speaking at events and meetings, building and expanding a coalition of volunteers and donors • Planned and created the canvassing strategy for the geographic region west of the St. Johns River (in Duval County) to maximize voter contact • Initiated a Fellowship program with local colleges and universities to engage students in the campaign. Created fellowship marketing materials, guidelines, and best practices. Managed fellowship participants, linking their career ambitions and campaign experiences with a network of political stakeholders that could help advance them • Created an after-school youth volunteer program to educate and engage students in the political process • Leveraged available to technology to create remote volunteer opportunities for individuals across the country to not only help with local efforts but to build on national enthusiasm and increase campaign contributions • Coordinated supply chain logistics and distribution of campaign collateral and office supplies for Northeast Florida • Created, hosted and managed events in cooperation with community organizations to increase volunteer recruitment and civic engagement Show less



Pink Ribbon Symposium

• United States

• Sponsorship Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Secured mid to high-level donations and managed a portfolio of 80+ sponsors • Cultivated donor relationships through innovative and traditional practices, including face-to-face solicitations • Managed multiple fundraising events, handling logistics, communications and securing in-kind donations • Initiated the inaugural corporate giving campaign • Developed a strategic annual fundraising plan with achievable and measurable goals • Created and implemented the organization’s first database system to track donations and donor communications • Reported monthly fundraising updates to board and serve as a community ambassador • Performed graphic design work using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Show less



Florida Supreme Court

• Administration of Justice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative/New Case Clerk

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Set-up, processed and acknowledged over 2,500 new cases annually • Issued administrative orders to case parties as necessary to ensure accurate and timely handling of new cases • Drafted Clerk’s Office correspondence to citizens and state agencies • Provided customer service, assistance and information to individuals visiting and contacting the Court • Served on planning and organizing committees for Court wide events • Set-up, processed and acknowledged over 2,500 new cases annually • Issued administrative orders to case parties as necessary to ensure accurate and timely handling of new cases • Drafted Clerk’s Office correspondence to citizens and state agencies • Provided customer service, assistance and information to individuals visiting and contacting the Court • Served on planning and organizing committees for Court wide events



ANN INC.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Sales Lead

  • Jul 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Worked as a member of management to ensure a client focused store environment by resolving client issues in efficient and creative ways • Analyzed sales metrics and utilized data to leverage business, thus increasing net sales and store profitability. • Planned and organized client events that significantly increased net sales as well as built brand loyalty; also developed relationships with other retailers to secure in-kind donations for events • Developed strong client relationships through in person, written and telephonic communication that resulted in consistent traffic and revenue • Responsible for all new associate assimilation and training • Oversaw six store teams during corporate charitable giving campaign to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Exceeded company goal by 30% and raised nearly $30,000 in eight weeks • Led sales team to reach $1 million sales mark for the first time in five years Show less



Florida A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Student Lobbying

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  • Developed a legislative agenda for the students at Florida A&M University • Worked with administration and faculty to organize and plan FAMU Day at the Capitol, an event that facilitates goodwill and communication between the University and the State Legislature • Developed a legislative agenda for the students at Florida A&M University • Worked with administration and faculty to organize and plan FAMU Day at the Capitol, an event that facilitates goodwill and communication between the University and the State Legislature



Guy Victor Murray, P.A.

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2007

  • Conducted legal research in LexisNexis and the WestLaw databases • Performed clerical duties such as data processing, billing, scheduling, filing, answering phones, and sending faxes • Managed travel arrangements and coordinated events • Conducted legal research in LexisNexis and the WestLaw databases • Performed clerical duties such as data processing, billing, scheduling, filing, answering phones, and sending faxes • Managed travel arrangements and coordinated events