• Managed teams of special advisors to complete a variety of complex projects including organizational analyses, strategic planning, and process improvements• Completed successful grant applications and proposal responses to requests for proposals• Developed an expertise in employee engagement survey and analysis, performance management, and operational benchmarking to enhance marketing prospects• Facilitated strategic planning and process improvement workshops, conducted staffing research and analyses, assisted in the development of performance measurement systems, and directed benchmarking research• Developed an extensive understanding of local government service delivery, management, and operations• Conducted complex financial and operational analyses to support many different types of projects, including organizational studies, process improvements, service sharing, financial planning, and budgeting• Developed an expertise in local government data collection, analysis, and STAT programs culminating in the publication of article about the topic in PM Magazine

Finance data research and analysis.

• Developed, implemented, and organized a comprehensive campaign plan for a first-time challenger in a city-council race• Created and executed a finance plan that raised over $100,000 including scheduling and organizing 14 fundraising events• Developed and implemented a volunteer-heavy field plan which involved multiple contacts with over 15,000 voters• Worked with media consultants to develop paid media message, target voters for direct mail, and make media buys• Drafted press releases, organized press events and reached out to reporters to attain favorable earned media coverage• Advised the candidate on both political and policy oriented decisions by staying abreast of concerns in the community and researching the issues• Managed the budget and organized the candidate’s schedule and accompanied him at community events and meetings

Data research, analysis and reporting.

• Managed the Coast region for the Mississippi Democratic Party, encompassing 5 offices throughout 15 counties, as well as 2 field organizers and 3 interns• Coordinated political outreach to local leaders, including county chairs, executive committee members and local activists to maximize efforts to elect Ronnie Musgrove to U.S. Senate• Oversaw a volunteer program that led to 188 active volunteers, including volunteer recruitment, management and training• Collaborated with senior staff to localize Gov. Musgrove’s message, addressing concerns of local supporters • Directed Get Out the Vote efforts, including phone bank recruitment and management, election protection efforts and coordination with outside groups, leading to over 70 active volunteers over the 5 day GOTV period

• Organized and researched constituent case work to effectively resolve issues on healthcare, economic development and crime priorities• Researched and prepared policy recommendations for the Chief of Staff, as well as drafted correspondence on behalf of the Councilman • Gained an understanding of the inner workings of city council, elected officials, and local and state government through close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and Legislative Aide and through observation of policy meetings

• Programmed telephone and internet surveys with industry software and language and implemented innovative techniques to help improve the work process and quality expansion of the Script Department• Facilitated cross-departmental training to advance communication and productivity

• Assisted in various departments, including fundraising, field, communications and events, as well as message framing and poll analysis• Collaborated with campaign manager to coordinate volunteer efforts, as well as manage office resources

• Managed the electronic classrooms, including networking and upgrading computer systems and installing both the hardware and software aspects of the classrooms• Supplemented personnel training by undertaking numerous responsibilities, including cable dressing, software and hardware installation, software upkeep, and rebuilding computers