Nicholas Laughlin Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Dedicated to WorkRise, a research-to-action network hosted by the Urban Institute to create a more equitable and resilient labor market for low-wage workers, I work closely with the initiative’s core team to coordinate and execute working meetings, private convenings, and public events. I also make recommendations on program strategy and event-related work.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

I played a pivotal role in successfully orchestrating over 100 annual public events, utilizing Salesforce and Marketing Cloud to generate impressive attendance figures of over 25,000 attendees. In addition, I provided valuable expertise by overseeing logistics for 40 events annually, collaborating as a thought-partner for inclusive program design.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Washington, DC, US

• Created press materials for event sponsors to post for promotion and throughout event run
• Drafted weekly internal staff newsletter and over 10 email invites to clients for events using Pardot and Salesforce
• Tracked press and social media coverage of events
• Supported in the development of responses to client requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Produced marketing materials, such as event recap and event positioning decks, for sponsors and stakeholders
• Assisted in the coordination of sponsors event activations for editorial events, industry events, and client entertainment

San Marcos, TX, US

• Assist the Center’s Director and administrative staff with research for new hires, new programs, and other special projects
• Connect students to campus resources and success tools at monthly outreach events
• Create schedules, update office policies and procedures, and manage student staff
• Created marketing materials for office programing including the university-wide event, Family Day, Snapchat filters, and posters

Austin, TX, US

• Managed data on more than 600 unofficial events scheduled during SXSW for pre and post-fest analysis
• Compiled event information on brand and talent presence, safety concerns and trademark infringements
• Led group of 12 volunteers during festival to track unofficial events
• Assisted team with curating invite lists for our client’s events
• Supported creative marketing partnerships with reports on industry, market, consumer and ad-hoc research
• Assisted team in many different aspects of managing our clients' events pre-festival and on-site

Austin, Texas, US

• Managed and created posts for City of Austin Twitter and Facebook accounts
• Drafted three city press releases
• Assisted with press questions and Twitter updates at weekly City Council meetings
• Crafted official statements on behalf of the City in response to press requests
• Frequently corresponded with various print, broadcast and online news outlets for various requests

As the Social Media Manager for the Tarrant County Democratic Party, I was responsible for creating content for the party's social media accounts, push out updates on events, and find and post relevant articles for social media outlets.

Pitched multiple story ideas every week, worked on a deadline, covered breaking news, covered beats including San Marcos City Council, cops, and Faculty Senate.

Fort Worth, TX, US

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mass Communication And Public Relations, Minor In Political Science

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