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New York, Ny, Us

Gauting, Bavaria, De

Led communications strategy and media relations in the U.S. for Lilium, a German aerospace company and electric aircraft manufacturer. Drove messaging strategy across all key stakeholders: business model messaging for investors, product-focused messaging for aircraft operators/buyers, and policy-focused messaging for regulators and elected officials. Organized activations and on-the-ground presence globally to drive news about and increase awareness for Lilium.

New York, New York, Us

Led communications for venture capital firm that invests in early stage technology companies operating in highly regulated markets. Worked closely with TVP portfolio companies to develop messaging, run PR campaigns, and utilize public affairs to help grow their business.

Head of communications for Tusk’s fast-growing startup advisory business, responsible for managing public affairs and corporate communications at early-stage technology companies. Led small communications team and managed client and press relationships, landing feature stories for seed-stage clients in outlets like Fortune and Insider. Developed messaging and conducted hands-on media training for founders.

New York, New York, Us

Spearheaded bringing digital services to Tusk Strategies; expanded firm offerings beyond PR and government affairs and unlocked new revenue arm. Brought in new business totaling over $600k in revenue and managed client relationships worth over $150k/mo. Led digital strategy for portfolio companies and clients ranging from a top-20 cryptocurrency to a conservation-driven cemetery startup to a direct healthcare company

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Served as client and strategic lead for various engagements ranging from promotion of the global philanthropic work of Open Society Foundations to the election of Maggie Hassan to the U.S. Senate in 2016. Crafted long-term digital persuasion and acquisition strategies for clients like Elizabeth Warren and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Analyzed modeling and polling data to devise strategy for issue advocacy and referenda campaigns. Trained staff on digital advertising and tracking processes and best practices.Senior Associate | Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2018Associate | Jul. 2016 - Jan. 2018Senior Account Executive | Dec. 2015 - Jul. 2016Account Executive | Mar. 2015 - Dec. 2015

Directly responsible for 43 full-time staffers and the crucial counties of Oakland, Flint, and Macomb for a campaign turnout operation that mobilized over 7,000 volunteers, knocked on over 1.5 million doors, made over 2.5 million phone calls, and elected the only non-incumbent Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Trained and supervised a staff of 13 that built a voter turnout operation in four-way primary that culminated in over 1,000 volunteers. Responsible for all voter contact and volunteer recruitment reporting - including a daily update for senior staff and consultants.

Mobilized over 200 volunteers to make 140,000 voter persuasion calls and collect 25,000 petition signatures for Councilwoman Lappin’s campaign for Borough President. Staffed Councilwoman Lappin at public appearances and campaign events.

Recruited, trained, and managed over 330 volunteers for U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill’s successful reelection campaign that knocked on 1 million doors and made 6.3 million phone calls. Served as Staging Location Director for the campaign’s St. Louis City headquarters during Get Out The Vote (GOTV), overseeing hundreds of volunteers in the final days.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Honors In The Liberal Arts, Political Science

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