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Austin, Texas, United States

Overseeing policy that includes: Housing and Planning, Economic Development, Music & Creative Arts, Equity & Civil Rights, Public Work

Overseeing all aspects of campaigns, including daily operations, recruitment, and staff supervision, I coordinate and execute fundraising plans. Liaising with candidates to refine strategy and share information, I plan and monitor a campaign budget of $1.3 million during the most recent election cycle.

Austin, Texas Area

- Manages the entirety of the representative’s staff, including the Capitol and district office. Also includes supervising and controlling the budget for all offices totaling over $200 thousand a year;-Served as the representative’s top strategist for public policy decisions, legislative initiatives, media outreach, and constituent relations;-Direct day-to-day operations in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment in which breaking news and legislative developments often require an immediate response; -Provide daily counsel to legislative staff on the best ways to implement the representative’s agenda; -Hire result-driven staffers with emphasis on the importance of teamwork; create internal teams to tackle major issues; ensuring strong communications and best results among team members; -Conduct a long-range plan for two-year representative terms within all areas of operation; -Provide campaign counsel on fundraising, rapid response, and grassroots organizing

Austin, Texas, United States

Leveraging vision and my strategic mindset I outlined and executed campaign tactics that met challenging goals. Translating wider organizational objectives into achievable steps and managing expectations, I acted decisively, addressing complex concepts relating to political issues and staff. Planning and implementing programs, I delivered objectives and adhered to budgets. Establishing robust relationships with colleagues, committee members, donors, elected officials, candidates, and community leaders, I consulted on more than 15 campaigns across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, winning over 50% of race by election day.

Austin, Texas

Heading the strategic planning and campaign coordination for candidates located throughout the state, I reviewed and optimized work processes, maximizing operational efficiency. Developing campaign messaging and identifying voter outreach methodologies by consulting with local, state, and federal organizations, I won 60% of legislative races and completed activities for more than 20 political initiatives, comprising fundraising, Get Out the Vote (GOTV) and rapid response programs. I accurately maintained multiple databases, containing over 500,000 targeted voters, 100,000 strong primary voters plus 10,000 supporters and volunteers.

Austin, Texas Area

Devising, planning, and executing a field plan to meet campaign objectives, I acted as the first point of contact for all campaign efforts and led daily field operations. Creating community organization strategies, I determined agendas for public outreach programs and partnered with community leaders, local organizations, and elected officials to realize shared goals. I recruited, onboarded, and supervised a team of 15 staff and 50 volunteers.

Austin, Texas

Researching, planning, and analyzing legislation related to business and industry, education, and transportation, I authored reports, memoranda, and statements plus identified talking points, in preparation for meetings and hearings. Monitoring the progress of local, state, and federal legislation encompassing education, civic engagement, social justice, transportation, and zoning issues, I kept abreast of matters pending before committees, on the House floor and in committee and subcommittee hearings. Fostering robust relationships and building a network with local, county, and state stakeholders, I liaised with government officials plus constituent and outside interest groups. Overseeing the creation of campaign materials that featured clear messaging and information, tailored to target audiences, I developed, authored, and edited content for social media, speeches, and statements. Drafting policies and crafting a legislative agenda addressing education, labor, and environmental issues, I reviewed all proposed legislation for consistency with current law and to identify any amendments required to achieve compliance.

Austin, Texas Area

Promoting lobbying and policy advocacy activities, I focused on the provision of public and higher education. Drafting infographics, policy issue briefs, position papers and additional supporting materials, for internal and external use, I represented the firm at State Legislative office, coalition, and policy meetings and initiated research protocols during legislative sessions, by reviewing and analyzing bill language.