Candace Fitzsimmons Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to drive two of the association’s top KPIs: member retention and engagement. • Develop and implement new multifaceted onboarding program to all new members of the association, utilizing email marketing and new membership webpage.• Key contributor to the development and execution of data-driven strategies that promote deeper member engagement and increase awareness of CASE, with the goal of improving and sustaining member retention.• Serve as a subject matter expert for the member experience; inform decisions around brand awareness, member lifecycle management, member engagement, messaging, and membership campaign development.• Manage outreach program with volunteers at CASE districts – regional chapters.• Represent the membership department at meetings to reach out to potential members and further engage current members.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Working with NAR Committees, managed and processed applications and disbursements for Independent Expenditures and Issues Mobilization Grant Programs for state and local chapters. Managed political compliance reporting issues, working closely with NAR Counsel.• Managed the Voter Registration Program. Processed and responded to 250+ yearly requests from local and state NAR chapters. Provided chapters with voter data and assistance with voter registration/GOTV efforts.• Oversaw the Broker Involvement Program that actively engages over 14,000 brokers and their agents in timely issues through calls for action (CFAs). Managed the program database and all new applications.• Managed the RPAC Fundraising Grants Program offering local and state chapters grants for political action committee (PAC) events. Processed all disbursements and reviewed submissions for grant compliance. In 2022, over 350 grants were awarded. • Maintained close working relationships with NAR local/state chapters and national member committees• Assisted with in-person and online meetings, including NAR’s Annual Conference, Legislative Meetings, and ongoing committee meetings• Committee Member, REALTOR Safety Grant Program

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

• Manage all aspects of successful online eBay store selling new, vintage, and rare goods• Acquire and coordinate all inventory, prepare all online listings (up to 2,000 listings at a time), • Handle all aspects of customer service (maintain Top Rated status with 100% Positive Feedback)• Oversee fulfillment procedures• Direct and manage all financial matters, including filing state sales tax reports.• Published an eBook, “Everything Sells on eBay – Eventually!”; sold on Amazon.com• Produce and manage general-interest, family-oriented videos on YouTube site. Videos have been used in news programs, including CBS, ABC, and The Weather Channel; in a documentary film; and by police and fire departments.• Selected in 2022 to participate in a meeting with eBay CEO Jamie Iannone to discuss recommendations to the eBay selling platform.• Member, eBay Small Business Ambassador Network

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Oversaw financial, reporting, and administrative activities in relation to PACs affiliated with members of Congress, trade associations, and large corporations; worked within law firm specializing in election law• Prepared and filed campaign reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and state/city election boards• Managed financial matters, including maintaining general ledgers for clients and processing checks/invoices• Researched federal, state, and city laws regarding political contributions• Developed expertise with filing software including: DDC, FECFile and NGP VAN

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Managed all aspects of two national trade associations dealing with low-income housing issues• Directed all financial matters/accounting/budgeting, current and potential member communications, database and files maintenance, and board of director/volunteer activities• Planned and managed all aspects of eight yearly membership meetings held throughout the country• Oversaw all aspects of an annual low-income housing competition, including managing all details for a Capitol Hill awards ceremony and reception• Developed logo for association working closely with graphic designer I selected

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Managed the production of books and newsletters for a 15,000-member trade association• Created production schedules, edited manuscripts, designed publications, and supervised printers• Hired and supervised freelance editorial assistants, indexers, and graphic designers

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Developed educational programs and managed the production and fulfillment of publications and marketing materials for committees and professional interest areas of the 55,000-member association • Managed the professional interest area section of AIArchitect, the association’s monthly newspaper, and the annual production of membership welcome kits• Developed and coordinated logistics, budgets, and agendas for conferences• Collaborated closely with volunteer committee members

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Successfully recruited and managed 450 volunteers, age 65 and older, for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study on the prevention of hip fractures caused by osteoporosis, staying well below the provided budget• Developed and implemented marketing strategies; produced all recruitment materials• Initiated many community outreach efforts, including working with local senior centers; developed contacts with the media• Authored, designed, and published bimonthly newsletter entitled Staying Hip• Developed volunteer incentives program with community businesses• Supervised assistant

Greater Boston Area

• Assisted director of public affairs and manager of community relations• Managed and coordinated product donations program• Served as liaison to non-profits, government officials, and corporate executives

Greater Boston Area

• Authored, edited, designed, and proofread articles and columns for monthly magazine• Designed and wrote promotional pieces and press releases• Supervised and trained editorial interns; worked closely with editorial advisory board.

Worcester, Massachusetts

• Marketing Department and Voluntary Action Center Intern• Designed and coordinated volunteer programs placing adults in short-term, group volunteer projects• Served as volunteer coordinator and recruiter; managed all meetings and projects; developed/coordinated projects working with local nonprofits; managed all marketing efforts• Program received widespread attention in the media, including being featured on Boston TV news show, “Evening Magazine"

Ba, Theatre And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Fiat Lux Honor Society

Education record

Editing And Publication Classes