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• Partnered with other senior staff and consultants to study 25 congressional races nationwide, define campaign strategies, and craft messaging, content, and strategic plans to achieve successful election outcomes.• Managed two teams of consultants to develop and execute over $17.1 million in television advertising, radio and digital communications to elect Democratic candidates to Congress.• Gave strategic direction on all IE campaign materials, including polls and television, digital and radio advertising and advised on budget priorities for the committee across 25 competitive districts.• Directed the work product of a research team and political assistant to monitor political dynamics, continuously update candidate research, and ensure that consultant teams were aware of the state of the race for over 20 house races.• Worked on the ground with a campaign team to manage extended count and recount, including designing a field plan to cure rejected ballots, managing the legal team, and providing strategic advice on campaign communications.

• Managed district staff in two offices, including caseworker and outreach staff.• Represented the congressman as primary liaison to community partners including the business and not-for-profit communities, local military installations, and local elected officials and governmental entities.• Contributed to policy recommendations with Chief of Staff and legislative team, serving as lead staff on various district-specific policy priorities. • Developed district outreach plan for the office, and helped organize the congressman’s district schedule.• Delivered speeches and represented the congressman at meetings and other community events.• Collaborated with senior staff on long-term communications plan and approving day-to-day press communications.

• Developed campaign communications plan, wrote all press releases and served as the on-the-record spokesperson during special election. • Drafted all remarks for the candidate and developed and staffed preparation for debates, interviews, major speeches, and editorial board meetings. • Served as campaign manager for the general election, directing field, communications, research and fundraising staff for the campaign. • Drafted and monitored a budget of over $1.5 million, including determining a budget for direct mail and paid advertising. • Directed team of consultants responsible for paid communications and helping with overall campaign strategy.

• Acted as mayor’s liaison to neighborhoods and community groups. • Implemented Mayor’s 180 Day Plan, establishing priorities for the Mayor’s term. • Collaborated with City manager’s office on key projects, including a public-private venture to reopen several city swimming pools.

• Conducted political outreach for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, representing her at local meetings and events. • Created and implemented political budget and calendar.• Communicated on-the-record with press on campaign’s behalf, conducting print, radio, and television interviews, and developing contacts with local and national media outlets.• Coordinated political messaging, including website and social media, and coordinated message with elected and party officials. • Directed all grass-roots activities, including volunteer charity events.• Helped to develop and execute campaign strategy for Congressional redistricting.

• Managed government affairs staff on New York State issues, serving as liaison to state and Congressional elected officials and the New York Governor’s office.• Assisted in developing agency policy to rebuild New York’s Pennsylvania Station.• Administered agency relationships with labor unions, with particular focus on airport facilities and World Trade Center rebuilding.• Coordinated outreach efforts with press staff.

• Managed day-to-day operations and staff of the Secretary’s Office (Secretary functions as Chief of Staff to the Governor).• Represented Secretary in regular meetings with government entities and elected officials (including developing relationships with legislative leaders, labor officials and key constituents of the Governor and directing government agencies). • Oversaw negotiations with interest groups on some key pieces of Governor’s agenda, such as Campaign Finance Reform.• Drafted talking points and briefing memos for Secretary and Governor.• Coordinated intergovernmental and communications operations for Executive Chamber, including reviewing and approving press releases, speaking to reporters on background, and advising on major speeches.

• Designed and supervised statewide field program, including all voter contact activities and coordination of field programs with other campaigns.• Negotiated funding for and collaborated in the design of the New York State Coordinated Campaign, including overseeing a $500,000 budget for direct mail and paid phones for statewide, State Senate, and Congressional candidates. • Managed thirteen field staffers and helped numerous Democratic County Chairs develop their Get-Out-the-Vote programs.• Advised on paid advertising and assisted in the creation of TV commercials, paid calls, and direct mail.