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Washington, Dc, Us

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States - Washington, D.C.

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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Create long and short term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and allocating resources• Identify and lead strategic partnerships• Identify objectives and organize projects from conception to completion for business, private, and nonprofit organizations • Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff to assist with projects• Exceed client's expectations by delivering each project under budget while utilizing time management skills, multi-tasking, and adhering to strict time constraints• Contract negotiation, and oversee project activities to ensure compliance, and maintain 100% customer satisfaction• Develop press releases and implemented public relations strategies.• Interacted and liaise with vendors and partners to manage event catering, supplies, technology and equipment, and ensure events meet quality and branding standards• Manage on-site production for events

District Of Columbia, United States

Peter Damon Group is a strategic public affairs, business development and event management services firm. We can provide customized, hands on consulting services in the areas of government affairs, coalition building, advocacy, procurement, event management, communications and public affairs.

• Responsible for developing strategy and approach to ensure Mike Bloomberg reaches viability in Arkansas• Develop and strengthen Political Department, including identifying strategic opportunities for growth and success, as well as managing challenges• Oversee development of state political plan by working with regional politics team and state-based partners in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of voter engagement and political programs• Manage and provide strong leadership for the politics team, including effective supervision and development of staff;• Raise resources to support the departmental budget and grow staff• Coordinate with other departments within the organizations to ensure that the political program aligns with Mike for America’s broader strategy• Represent campaign in key tables, coalitions, and meetings with allies and state partners• Manage the departmental budget• Partner with the communications team to project external campaign political agenda and message• Provide high-level strategic advice to national staff on program development

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Senior advisor to Director served as a subject matter expert in the field of strategic advancement • Lead in formulating strategies and operational programs for public-private sector partnerships and development • Department of Energy’s liaison for the My Brothers Keeper taskforce (White House Initiative)• Special project manager – Minorities In Energy, Girls of Energy and Africa taskforce • Planned, executed, and provided operational support for two successful business opportunity sessions• Wrote event communications and marketing materials including invitations, registration pages, web announcements, social media, follow-ups, and surveys• Independently researched event facilities and vendors, performed site visits and provided recommendations• Negotiated and reviewed contracts• Interacted and liaise with vendors and partners to manage event catering, supplies, technology and equipment, and ensure events meet quality and branding standards• Managed on-site production for events

•National Advance associate for President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden for events ranging between 100-50,000+ attendees. •Extensive traveling across the country designing and implementing site, press and crowd logistics for events for the Vice President. Contact for local, national and pool press. •Develop plans for press coverage, contact and logistics as well as overall event production.•Facilitate event management by recognizing logistical difficulties and quickly determine effective solutions.•Key player for each site in the decision making process, including but not limited to transportation, hospitality, political and budgetary issues. As a DNC counterpoint identifying and maintaining relationships with key financial contributors.•Engaging and inspiring others to volunteer their time and resources, often on short notice.•Manage the best form of communication and most appropriate message for national and international political appearances; this includes working with several foreign governments, NGO’s, and the state department. •Direct impact on principal movements and communication through briefings, scheduling and feedback regarding local issues of importance.•Implement plans for each site to successfully train and engage volunteers in event management duties while developing a plan with state and federal agents to ensure a secure, effective event.•Site design and implementation, briefing and movement cards and scheduling. Accomplished by managing people, resources and time to focusing on goals with strategy and efficiency.•Demonstrate ability to work with the United States Secret Service, as well as other law enforcement, to ensure the principals safety while surpassing the goals and purpose of the experience as it relates to the public and or the party. •Maintain and communicate confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manor.

Planned and coordinated special events for the NBA Asia games in Taipei, Taiwan and Beijing, China including receptions, dinners and official openings.Developed and coordinated special events for the NBA All Star game.Managed detailed arrangements such as: hotel reservations, entertainment as well as all audio visual needs. Produced and implemented a local press communication plan by reaching out to local outlets and maintaining a relationship.Created logistical plans for movements of NBA players, families, and staff.

•Managed the best form of communication and most appropriate message for national political campaign appearances during the 2008 Presidential General Election.•Press liaison compiling press logistics, managing movements for the national traveling press and rental of all press equipment at various site locations nationwide.•Supervised and planned political events; including off the record stops, remain over night visits, porch events, round tables, town halls, rallies both indoor and outdoor sites nationwide.•Directed and negotiated contracts with A/V vendors and IATSE Union Labor for the purpose of managing a monthly budget for the Obama for America campaign.•Oversaw the strength of the campaign’s message, the ability to convey that message through the media, and the ability of the traveling party to function efficiently while managing the professionalism of the advance team.

•National Advance LEAD for Former President William Jefferson Clinton and New York Senator Hillary Clinton.•Managed candidate’s movements with the United States Secret Service.•Managed the best form of communication and most appropriate message for national political campaign appearances during the 2008 Presidential Primary Election.•Managed Press liaison compiling press logistics, managing movements for the national traveling press and rental of all press equipment at various site locations nationwide.•Managed and planned political events; including off the record stops, remain over night visits, porch events, round tables, town halls, rallies both indoor and outdoor sites nationwide.•Managed and negotiated contracts with A/V vendors and IATSE Union Labor for the purpose of managing a monthly budget for the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign.•Managed the strength of the campaign’s message, the ability to convey that message through the media, and the ability of the traveling party to function efficiently while managing the professionalism of the advance team.

Responsible for raising money for the campaign.Led volunteer recruitment and event coordination.Served as a liaison for the African American Community.Conducted valuable research for campaign.Represented campaign at several events throughout the state.Consulted for the Jay Martin for Lt. Governor and Charlie Daniels for Secretary Of State Campaigns.

Congressman Berry AR (01)–DC OfficeDuties included managing all aspects of Telecommunications, Housing, Judiciary, Postal and Technology issues.Interacted daily with a wide range of individuals including members of Congress, lobbyist and constituents in a fast paced and time sensitive environment Created correspondence and constituent letters while attend to detailExtracted important information from legislation and bills to analyze and summarizeSet up efficient new system for office files and database managementResponsible for updating computer server, including setting up new accounts for the D.C. and State offices.Served as a liaison for Inter-America CorporationCoordinated tasks related to constituent request for visiting and touring Washington, D.C.Responsible for staffing the Congressman to various events throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area

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Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. Student Government Association Student Activities Board Black Student Association

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Activities and Societies: Student Government Association - University Relations Director Black Student Association - President Kappa Alpha.