Office of State Representative Maxine Dexter

-Analyze voter data and identify key insights that can be used to inform campaign strategy.-Research positions of opposing candidates, analyze media coverage of the campaign and monitor social media trends to gauge public sentiment.-Reach out to potential voters and supporters through a variety of channels such as email, social media, and phone calls.-Coordinate events, meetings, and other activities in a way that maximizes their impact and ensures that key stakeholders can participate.Other duties as needed: Performing a range of tasks to support the overall goals of the campaign, from managing finances to coordinating logistics for events and activities.

-Managed contract with the Oregon Department of Transportation, providing government relations, media, and public affairs strategic advice on the Urban Mobility Strategy.-Led a redesign process of the internal meeting structure, including the creation and coordination of cross-project media planning and development, and government relations coordination.-Developed and provided strategic advice on multi-year communications and government affairs plans for mega-projects within the Urban Mobility Office.-Created and provided strategic direction on talking points, media advisories, news pitches, editorials, and external communication.-Coordinated with clients on crisis communications with news agencies and politicians.-Convened media trainings for client staff and provided rapid response trainings in response to reporter inquiries.-Provided media and legislative tracking for various agencies around public policy, transportation, racial equity, and education.

Consulting firm that specializes in local elections, providing one on one support to candidates through every stage of a campaign.- Provide advice and management of political campaigns. Most recently managed campaign for Mayor of Lake Oswego.- Create fundraising and communication strategies including voter outreach and community engagement plans for clients. Manage social media, candidate statements, and press releases.- Act as direct supervisor for campaign staff, coordinating with staff to create a work plan and timeline for duties assigned.

- Manage partnerships with cities in Multnomah County, focusing on economic development, transportation, and housing policies.- Develop and lead projects between the Commissioner’s office, community partners and the cities within Multnomah County. Projects include working with city administrations on plastic reduction strategies, convening a multi-agency congestion mitigation and safety plan for the Waterfall Corridor in Columbia River Gorge.- Collaborate with elected officials on key legislative initiatives, including the Prosperity 1000 initiative, and helped lead the passage of HB 2949 which allowed Multnomah County greater authority over taxation relief for manufactured and mobile homes owners.- Oversaw the transfer of county land for expansion of Wood Village City Hall and adjacent city park.

- Maintained a diverse policy portfolio, areas included economic development, land-use, transportation, housing and houseless services in Multnomah County. - Synthesized important state-wide legislation, tracked and coordinated outreach and Commissioner’s involvement during legislative sessions.- Developed and drafted talking points, staff the commissioner at meetings and all public facing events. - Managed social media strategy and web presence.

- Managed all aspects of the city council campaign. Resulting in a successful run for office.- Strategized fundraising and communication efforts among candidate and external support groups.- Recruited volunteers, maintained a donor database and created voter outreach plans including messaging and key issues.

- Managed all day to day aspects of the county commissioner campaign. Resulting in a successful run for office.- Recruited volunteers for campaign, led phone banks, literature drops, door to door canvassing and tabling events. - Planned community engagement strategy including scheduling appearances for candidate.

Organizer for the General Obligation Bond for Mount Hood Community College.

Oversee front desk duties. Field phone calls, greet guests, record constituent opinions and handle all constituent service questions. Draft letters to respond to constituent issues and update constituent database.