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Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Leads communication strategy and media relations for the Center for Civil Rights and Technology

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Project Management: Oversaw budgets totaling over $1,200,000 annually between five accounts spanning nonprofits, foundations, international NGOs, and advocacy organizations; managing projects simultaneously and effectively across earned, digital, and creative teams.Strategic Communications: Developed and implemented integrated communication strategies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Written Communication: Drafted a variety of media materials like pitch notes, op-eds, media briefs, talking points, and messaging, capturing the unique voice and personality of the individual client, with minimal rounds of feedback.

Media Relations: Served as liaison to media on education and defense issues and supported specialized press staff with outreach, leading to strong media relationships and positive coverage.Leadership: Recruited, supervised, and mentored press interns, developing a system for check-ins and feedback. Email Program: Executed a detailed email program alongside.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Website Management: Facilitated a full website transition to a new platform and design, and regularly updated the website with press releases, newsletters, and additional edits.Email Program: Prepared targeted emails for constituents, including rapid-turn emails on critical issues.Leadership: Developed internship program including recruitment, on-boarding.

Portland, Oregon Area

Oversaw day-to-day office and staff needs; coordinates internship program including recruitment, on-boarding, scheduling, mentorship, and other assorted tasks; assisted constituents with federal student loan casework; and addressed all technology, maintenance, and inventory needs of the office.

Portland, Oregon Area

Fundraising & Event Planning: Coordinated fundraiser for three Red to Blue candidates running for Congress in Washington state, raising $120,000 in two weeks.

Portland, Oregon Area

Planned two school-wide dances for the entire student-body; contacted vendors to secure contracts; coordinated ticket-sales the week of the dance; assembled volunteers for week-of and night-of activities.

Portland, Oregon Area

Built customer loyalty and process ticketing orders for all University of Portland athletic events.

Portland, Oregon Area

Maintained recording documents for weekly student senate meetings; facilitated student body elections in Fall 2014 which received the third highest student turnout in the past twelve years; managed the creation of a new website to promote the organization and collect student feedback; and organized end-of-year awards banquet with students, faculty and.

Portland, Oregon Area

Acted as first point of contact for constituents; assisted in coordinating contact for the 2016 Congressional Art Competitions; accompanied the congressman and congressional staff to meetings with community leaders and activist organizations; assisted congressional staff with research; inputted incoming communication from constituents into data entry system.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted Appropriations, Foreign Policy, and Civil Rights Legislative Staff with research, drafting internal memos, and other necessary tasks; acted as first point of contact for constituents; coded incoming constituent mail to correct correspondence staff; hosted constituents on tours through the U.S. Capitol Building.

Portland, Oregon Area

Completed research books on local and national legislative races; analyzed campaign finances, LexisNexis briefs, bankruptcy filings, mortgage deeds, voting records and legislative summaries.

Portland, Oregon Area

Elected to represent the off-campus constituency of the University of Portland in ASUP Senate. Attended Senate meetings every Monday evening, discussing and debating issues important to the University of Portland Community.

Portland, Oregon Area

Canvassed Portland neighborhoods by foot with campaign literature and conducted phone canvassing as well.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Campus Program Board, Active Minds UP, ASUP Senate, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Orientation 2013B.A. in.

Washington Semester Summer Internship Program, International Relations And Affairs

Met with professionals across the DC Metro area to learn about positions in government, media, and international relations.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, ASB, Class Office, Leadership Plus, Varsity Football and Basketball Cheer, Varsity.