Seth Westerman Email and Phone Number

Communications advisor for top NYC political consulting firm

- Developed campaign and messaging strategy for clients such as state and local electoral candidates and PACs- Wrote and edited all communications materials, including new business proposals, press releases, speeches, opinion pieces, advertisements, and website and literature copy- Launched and managed three clients’ social media platforms simultaneously, as well as the firm’s social presence - Supervised a communications team to write website content and social media posts- Worked with vendors to create websites, advertisements, palm cards, and posters- Modernized campaign strategy and advised firm to place a greater focus on digital communications

- Conducting social media campaigns for political candidates in New York City, developing strategies for maximizing interactions through social media platforms- Oversight of social media team including six interns

Trained and managed teams of petitioners, exceeding all goals and amassing hundreds of thousands of signatures to put candidates on the ballot

- Directing social media outreach for upper management.

- Organized and ran a four-day wilderness trip for 11-year-old campers with no prior experience backpacking.

- Mentored two groups of 30 counselors-in-training (C.I.T.s) over two summer sessions; taught leadership, communication skills with campers and staff, and wilderness survival skills.- Led C.I.T.s on six-day backpacking trip while facilitating group discussions on environmental sustainability and interpersonal conflict.

- Wrote articles on competitive esports tournaments, playing styles, and in-game strategy with over 14,000 views.

- Supervised nine-person cabin of 11-13-year old boys.- Managed daily camper schedule, worked with campers to help them overcome personal challenges (mental illness, homesickness, physical disabilities), promoted YMCA core values.

- Day camp instructor for digital-free after-school program.

- Led group activities in sports, arts and crafts, and team building at New Country Day Camp.