Leigh Fifelski Email & Phone Number

Remote

- Create and manage nationwide communications with SEIU members using email, broadcast texting, peer-to-peer texting, social media, Zoom events, and more.- Work closely with organizing, political, and innovation departments to create and implement programs aimed at building membership, increasing PAC contributions, and supporting equity and justice.

Remote

- Organized and promoted internal and external events aimed to build political influence with key elected officials and other decision makers. - Secured and trained spokespeople to speak effectively and fluently regarding national labor policies and strategies, often working with monolingual Spanish workers. - Daily responsibilities included writing press.

San Antonio, TX

- Managed the development of new member constituencies and staff in order to implement outreach and advocacy strategies and tactics. - Represented SEIU on several campaigns, committees, and coalitions across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico.

Austin, TX

- Coordinated details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, launch events & press conferences.- Calculated and managed budgets. - Developed strategic advertising and marketing plans for business including website, online ads, social media, and earned media.

Round Rock, TX

- Organized campus career events and marketing initiatives.- Elevated business presence on social media and other web applications. - Acted as the primary point of contact for students.

Austin, TX

- Wrote, edited and disseminated press releases, advisories and statements.- Trade show coordination, setup and execution. - Created and implemented membership & convention outreach plan.- Developed outreach and new member materials.- Organized, promoted and oversaw statewide membership events.- Maintained Website, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and MeetUp.

Lansing, Michigan

- Communications lead for a coalition that helped to defeat the building of at least three new or expanding coal fired power plants in Michigan including Dynergy, Consumers Energy and Lansing Municipality.- Participated in long-term strategic planning and execution of organization’s goals.- Developed messaging for various campaigns including: Beyond Coal.

Lansing, MI

- Supervised staff and daily operations of the organization.- Managed budget.- Responsible for strategic planning and implementation and program development.- Developed plans with and reported to the Board of Directors to redefine goals of organization.- Developed plans with and reported to Board of Directors to redefine goals of organization.

Lansing, Michigan

- One of three staff to launch Progress Michigan.- Organized and implemented single and multi-location media and community events from start to finish.- Point of contact for reporters.

Clawson, MI

- Recruited approximately 3000 new activists, and many more members, to Oakland County Sierra Club from 2004 to 2007.- Developed campaigns plan including budget, outreach and media.

Clawson, MI

- Planned and promoted over 100 yearly events including the Green Cruise, EnviRUNment - a 4 mile run fundraiser, house parties, Sierra Club & Beer outreach event, phone banks, and canvassing.- Trained volunteers to utilize Sierra Club campaign practices and tools.- Implemented strategic policy, advocacy and media relations plans.

Troy, MI

- Named top sales representative within one month of employment.- Promoted to lead team in internet transition. - Cultivated positive relationships with otherwise disgruntled customers.

Lansing, MI

- Learned to canvass around environmental issues to elect Jennifer Granholm as Governor.- Worked to help raise awareness about Contaminated Animal Factory Operations (CAFOs).