Maria Buchanan Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Went from wholly unfamiliar with the transportation and infrastructure industry and procurement process to serving as proposal coordinator in seven months. Worked on macro-level proposal strategy and messaging development as well as micro-level coordination efforts internally and externally via RFIs. Developed and edited proposal content, graphics and layout. Frequently worked on and met tight deadlines and came in beyond working hours while maintaining a full course load. Wrote, produced and distributed external communications pieces highlighting recent successes and company values in order to drive new business and promote positive brand perception. Wrote documents and internal reports to assist in long-term business development across all business sectors. Acted as office point person in the transition to a new project and resume database.

Greater Seattle Area

Converted strategy to tangible campaign action in the highly nebulous, fast-paced realm of political campaigning. Performed tasks within the political consulting and communications industry ranging from drafting press releases and assembling press kits, to performing opposition research, to utilizing voter information to optimize voter outreach efforts. Crafted promotional materials including mail pieces and digital and TV advertisements for a number of candidates and policy initiatives. Maintained client websites and social media profiles.

Renton, Wa

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Art History

Cumulative GPA: 3.92 Major GPA: 3.95

Political Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi, Vanderbilt International Relations Association, Undergraduate Political Science Association.