Shannon Mcdermott Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Policy and Political Affairs by managing her calendar, compiling monthly financial reports, processing check requests, writing meeting agendas and notes, compiling board reports, booking travel, maintaining contact lists, and preparing briefs for strategic meetingsSupported over 50 staff members on the Policy and Political Affairs team by working closely to manage communications with senior leadership to meet the team’s short- and long-term goals (e.g. tracking internal project deadlines, scheduling check-ins and strategic meetings, and building team relationships)Drafted speeches, talking points, and memos for both internal and external political events, including fundraisers with elected officials and town halls with 1,000+ attendeesCoordinated invitations and logistics with elected officials for HRC events, including HRC’s National Dinner (3,500+ guests) and CNN-sponsored Power of Our Pride Democratic Presidential Candidate Town HallServed as the admin liaison to our board and coordinates the monthly HRC Board of Directors Public Policy Committee meetings with Committee co-chairsReceived all policy questions from HRC members or supporters as manager of HRC legislative inboxHired and supervised a team of 2-3 Government Affairs interns per semester (7 total interns)

Washington, Dc, Us

Operated the Point of Sales System, serving 150-300 customers daily on a team of 4-10 other café employees

Coordinated lobby day efforts for more than 600 constituents by helping schedule meetings and plan programming for each state delegationCreated content for a mobile app to guide all Arts Advocacy Day participants through lobby day experience, including: issue briefs, schedules, National Endowment for the Arts grants, and committee assignmentsConducted research on the importance of arts education, art therapy, and art for LGBTQ+ youth well-being

Washington, Dc, Us

Managed the Government Affairs congressional staffer database of more than 10,000 contactsTracked legislation, monitored committee hearings, and drafted briefings on LGBTQ+ federal policy issuesSupported planning for HRC’s largest Fall Lobby Day by updating fact sheets, drafting summaries of key congressional votes and co-sponsorships, managing registration, and accompanying participants to Capitol Hill

Washington, Dc, Us

Managed over half a million dollars for the largest student run organization on campus as the chief financial officer that monitors spending, transferal, and organization of all Student Government accounts. Distributed money to other student-run organizations for co-sponsored events and trips utilizing this budget. Advocated for students as the only undergraduate on the University Budget Committee and the Board of Trustee Finance Committee. Leader of organization’s Human Resource department and worked to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led eight groups of 10-20 students in the incoming class of first years to help transition them into college life. Directed dialogue in conversations with students from different backgrounds and identities to create a safe, inclusive, and compassionate university environment.

Managed social media and social media marketing to promote artists, DJs, and shows to engage with possible concert attendees. Managed Twitter (21,000 follows), Facebook (21,000 likes), Spotify, email, and Instagram with pictures, gifs, press releases, and live photos from the shows to engage our audiences and attract more artists to perform.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Co-managed Twitter for the campaign to fund the New Jersey Transportation Trust FundConducted research for local progressive clients by writing policy briefings on local and federal issues, such as viable medical marijuana distributors in New York and gambling policy in New Jersey

Bachelor'S Degree, Cleg (Communications, Law, Economics, Government), Political Science, Literature (Minor)

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