David Martino is a Executive Coach at Integrated Life Management®. He possess expertise in grassroots organizing, politics, political campaigns, political consulting, community organizing and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "As a former Chicago resident, Democratic Party activist and staff member of SEIU Local 1 in Chicago, I have worked as a volunteer and professional in numerous political campaigns, including leading Get-Out-the-Vote operations in campaigns for Chicago Alderman (2007 primary elections, 50th Ward), IL State Senate (6 precincts), and President (Obama in 2008 through Vote Corps, Detroit, MI), as well as in other capacities for U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate (Obama in 2003-04); U.S. President (Kerry in 2004 through America Coming Together, WI-8 Congressional District). Of all the political organizers that I have worked as a volunteer and professional, among the dozens of professional campaign managers and staff I encountered, David (Dino) Martino is by far the most competent and capable campaigner with whom I have had the pleasure of working. I worked under Mr. Martino directly on a number of these campaigns (Aldermanic elections in 2007; Vote Corps in 2008) as well as indirectly during his capacity as Political Director of SEIU Local 1, a diverse amalgamated local of residential, commercial, and institutional property service workers, in which capacity he directed myself and all other Local 1 staff for membership-driven donation and issue-based advocacy campaigns among Local 1 membership and the general public (I have since left Local 1 in order to pursue my legal education at McGill University). Leading by example, Dino inspired his team members to greatness not only by the power of his own work but by the strength of his demonstrated commitment to them. Mr. Martino runs the most efficient meetings and debriefs I have ever been a part of. He maximizes the use of time when time is precious by identifying and limiting discussion only to those items that require deliberation or collective decision-making, while simultaneously including all members of his team in effective feedback. Mr. Martino’s grace, calm, and equanimity under pressure – even in exceedingly stressful work environments and campaign situations – serves as an example to all who have worked with him. He is able to effectively and discretely marshal relationships from a variety of professional contexts to maximize operational outcomes, and collaborates well with partner organizations around issue advocacy. He provides full accountability and transparency for his work and that of his colleagues and subordinates, which is why in light of any deficiencies, he is professional in attributing responsibility and quickly rectifying any mistakes or conflicts with minimal disruption or disagreement. He is an effective leader because he constantly reflects on the elements his team needs to succeed, conscious of the fact that a team is only as successful as its leader allows it to be. David Martino would be an extremely valuable asset in any political or governmental relations capacity; he is one of the individuals I most regret not having the opportunity to work with directly in the future."