Irma Fernandez Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

- Create call sheets and conduct individualized research on all prospective donors for each client- Maintain databases and submit compliance reports using NGP, TEC and FECFile systems- Write custom copy for candidates’ digital fundraising efforts on email and social media- Oversee event management of fundraisers, both in-person and virtual- Assist in creating and maintaining campaign budget and finance plans for each cycle- Clients include elected officials as well as prospective candidates

Carson City, Nv

- Worked for Speaker Pro Tem and Assembly Commerce & Labor Chair Irene Bustamante Adams- Directed policy discussions with interested parties, lobbyists and other lawmakers- Drafted bills and amendments in conjunction with Legislative Counsel Bureau staff- Presented bills to Assembly & Senate legislative committees on behalf of the Speaker Pro Tem- At the end of session, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed 11 of 14 bills worked on into law

Las Vegas, Nevada

- Raised over $500,000 through the 2016 year as minority party- Thoroughly researched in order to create finance plans for caucus, incumbents and candidates- Managed call time and donor research for caucus chair as well as incumbents and candidates- Organized fundraising events for caucus, incumbents and candidates throughout Nevada

Miami, Fl

- Assisted with political and fundraising outreach throughout district- Created digital program using Facebook, Hootsuite, NGP and MailChimp- Conducted donor research and data entry while also monitoring candidate call time

Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil

• Worked with 3 other assistants on creating, planning & marketing events and classes for students• Developed presentation skills while delivering lectures and leading classes/workshops• Held weekly conversation hours as well as individual study times with students to work on English• Improved problem solving skills due to unpredictable nature of Brazilian day-to-day living• Special projects included leading workshops on politics in the United States as well as race relations

Fort Worth, Texas

- Handled all advance/scheduling for the candidate. Frequently attended events with the candidate & filled in for her as needed as well.- Managed digital aspect of the campaign, running ads and creating unique content for social media use.- Assisted with finance operations, such as donor research, fundraising, call time etc.- Coordinated with allies and other parties in any collaborations.- I fixed things that needed to be fixed.- Oversaw and assisted with field operations, especially during Early Vote phase and GOTV.- 80% of the staff drinks Starbucks now through my efforts, compared to only 20% before.

Austin, Texas Area

Developed a non-profit proposal that donates shirts to underprivileged countries• Create, market and distribute advertisement to obtain donations• Manage, motivate, and delegate to a board of volunteers who oversee the non-profit• Arrange fundraising events, such as a benefit concert and annual soccer tournament• Collected, delivered, and distributed over 3500 shirts to 8 countries through 2013

Austin, Texas

• Developed business proposals to present to potential clients with individualized research/analysis • Created customized social media strategy for clients as well as for Found Media• Established and built online presence on social media platforms (ex Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)• Monitored accounts and provided ongoing support for all clients, as well as training for clients• Collaborated with copy edit and creative teams to create unique digital content

As a field organizer:- Plan and manage all field operations in Tarrant County to turn out the vote for President Obama in Florida- Recruit, train, and maximize volunteerism on the phones and at the door in Texas and Florida- Train field teams on VAN, GOTV and constituency outreach operations and lead seasonal internship programs - Draft and implement field programs to maximize volunteerism while building coalitions and bolstering constituency supportAs a summer fellow:- Interned for over 150 hours building teams and working with volunteers in Rockwall County- Entered canvassed data into computer and phone banked using VoteBuilder- Recruited new volunteers and worked on team building in the Rockwall area- Assisted in planning and coordinating events such as Days of Actions and local phone banks

- Developed, strengthened, and maintained the Global Understanding Living Learning Community- Conceptualized and publicized programs and campus wide events- Enforced and upheld university and departmental policies and procedures- Responded to crisis situations by serving on-call on a weekly basis

- Interned for over 140 hours for two different parts of the Grassroots team: Advocacy and Engagement- Communicated with over 150 LIVESTRONG Leaders worldwide through email and phone each day- Helped create the rubric and guidelines for the 2012 Leader application process- Volunteered at the LIVESTRONG Challenge and advocated around Austin for it