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•Managing political or issue-centered campaigns.•Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials.•Ensure all political fundraising activities are in compliance with external laws and regulations.•Educate stakeholders on client’s priorities and policies.•Identifying and developing opportunities of partnership with external stakeholders.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

•Leads a team of professionals who are committed to supporting grassroots donors.•Manage the monthly donor program•Developed strategies for the cultivation, stewardship, and retention of grassroots donors.•Planned and implemented fundraising events, special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.•Developed and implemented campaigns targeting various donor groups including researching and identifying potential donors… Show more •Leads a team of professionals who are committed to supporting grassroots donors.•Manage the monthly donor program•Developed strategies for the cultivation, stewardship, and retention of grassroots donors.•Planned and implemented fundraising events, special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.•Developed and implemented campaigns targeting various donor groups including researching and identifying potential donors and areas of growth.•Collaborated with research and creative teams to introduce information rich assets to ongoing development cycles.•Strategized with development team members to manage budget and synchronize outreach efforts to boost funding initiatives.•Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, government staff and outside surrogates to effectively inform stakeholders and donors. Show less

•Fundraised in 2021 and 2022 for a 501c4 and Federal PAC. •Ensure all political and non-partisan activities are in compliance with external laws and regulations.•Developed solutions for the cultivation, stewarding, and retaining of current major donors.•Researched and identified potential major donors.•Planned and implemented fundraising events, special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.•Developed and… Show more •Fundraised in 2021 and 2022 for a 501c4 and Federal PAC. •Ensure all political and non-partisan activities are in compliance with external laws and regulations.•Developed solutions for the cultivation, stewarding, and retaining of current major donors.•Researched and identified potential major donors.•Planned and implemented fundraising events, special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.•Developed and implemented campaigns targeting various donor groups•Collaborated with research and creative teams to introduce information rich assets to ongoing development cycles.•Strategized with development team members to manage budget and synchronize outreach efforts to boost funding initiatives.•Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators, and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

•Serve as the finance and political liaison for Rev. Raphael Warnock's US Senate Campaign.•Raised approximately $147.3M overall in funds from 2020-2021. $118.1M in fund during the 2020 Runoff.•Planned and implemented fundraising events. Raised approximately $250,000 in funds through fundraising events.•Direct and staff candidate's call time and manage all follow up to daily call time calls, develop call sheets and prospect donors•Cultivate impactful financial and political… Show more •Serve as the finance and political liaison for Rev. Raphael Warnock's US Senate Campaign.•Raised approximately $147.3M overall in funds from 2020-2021. $118.1M in fund during the 2020 Runoff.•Planned and implemented fundraising events. Raised approximately $250,000 in funds through fundraising events.•Direct and staff candidate's call time and manage all follow up to daily call time calls, develop call sheets and prospect donors•Cultivate impactful financial and political messaging in the voice of the candidate.•Work with the campaign manager, fundraising consultants, and finance team to execute the financial plan through fundraising events, turn out calls, and recruitment calls.•Collect and maintain up to date and accurate database records for the campaign in the NGP database, including reports for all personal contacts between donors and campaign staff. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

As the aide of the Women's Legislative Caucus of Georgia, I provided support to all of the women serving in the Georgia State Legislature, continuously advocating for bi-partisan policies that will benefit the women, children, and families of Georgia.•Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators, and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.•Oversaw scheduling and coordinating… Show more As the aide of the Women's Legislative Caucus of Georgia, I provided support to all of the women serving in the Georgia State Legislature, continuously advocating for bi-partisan policies that will benefit the women, children, and families of Georgia.•Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators, and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.•Oversaw scheduling and coordinating caucus meetings for the Women's Legislative Caucus.•Devised legislative plans and drafted plans into legislative form.•Monitored legislative developments within committees and wrote floor speeches for members. (GA) HB1114- Postpartum Medicaid Extension•Gathered support for bills and amendments from other members and worked with committees on legislation.•Provided information on and generated ideas for internal communications, mass mailings and newsletters.•Scheduled, coordinated, and monitored projects for the Women's Legislative Caucus while assisting various department with tasks.: Women's Legislative Caucus Fall Conference 2019- A biannual conference is organized to learn about problems and concerns facing Georgia women. The focus of this conference was gathering information and developing a plan to address the issues of maternal mortality rates and human trafficking. 4th and 5th Annual Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award Ceremony (Yellow Rose)- An award ceremony that honors the women nominated by the members of the Women's Legislative Caucus. The award honors these amazing women for going above and beyond the call of duty for their community and setting an example for young women across the state of Georgia. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

•Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials.•Identified trends in policies and economics to assist organizations with key decision making.•Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.•Offered recommendations for political outreach opportunities.•Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators, and government staff to… Show more •Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials.•Identified trends in policies and economics to assist organizations with key decision making.•Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.•Offered recommendations for political outreach opportunities.•Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators, and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.•Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.•Plan and assist on several political outreach events.Field Organizing Experience- The best way to reach out the people about politics is to remind them that politics is personal. The only to do that is to knock on their doors and have real conversations with them about what matters to them. • Create campaign field plans and organized related events • Work in the field office and support essential campaign efforts such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and volunteer recruitment • Train and assist volunteers with canvasing and phone banking • Ensure achievement of field goals through motivation of trained organizers • Develop and implement all aspects of campaign field strategy Peer to Peer SMS Administrator (Hustle)- Hustle is an innovating messaging application in which volunteers and staff can have direct communication with voters and potential voters. While an administrator for the app, I was able to set up call list for special events, add new volunteers, create messaging content, and enhance quick problem solving. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsibilities include: Providing exceptional client services, operating as the Manager on Duty in the absence of a manager, performing operational and transactional functions, handling client service issues, issuing approvals for desk transactions as well as opening and closing the store. The Sales Lead will refer all duties which require managerial experience and/or approval to the Store Manager (e.g. disciplinary action, hiring, and terminating associates). Primary… Show more Responsibilities include: Providing exceptional client services, operating as the Manager on Duty in the absence of a manager, performing operational and transactional functions, handling client service issues, issuing approvals for desk transactions as well as opening and closing the store. The Sales Lead will refer all duties which require managerial experience and/or approval to the Store Manager (e.g. disciplinary action, hiring, and terminating associates). Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Embraces the values & sets an example through behaviors. Responsible for compliance with all ANN INC. practices and procedures. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

▪ Community Outreach Organizer▪ Field Organizing Experience • Create campaign field plans and organized related events • Work in the field office and support essential campaign efforts such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and volunteer recruitment • Train and assist volunteers with canvasing and phone banking • Ensure achievement of field goals through motivation of trained organizers • Develop and implement all aspects of… Show more ▪ Community Outreach Organizer▪ Field Organizing Experience • Create campaign field plans and organized related events • Work in the field office and support essential campaign efforts such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and volunteer recruitment • Train and assist volunteers with canvasing and phone banking • Ensure achievement of field goals through motivation of trained organizers • Develop and implement all aspects of campaign field strategy Show less

In this position, I served as a liaison between black student organizations and the student involvement administration. This was an unpaid position, but very rewarding. As a liaison, I learned how to develop and execute a budget, negotiate contracts, and event organizing.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Create campaign field plans and organized related events• Work in the field office and support essential campaign efforts such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and volunteer recruitment• Train and assist volunteers with canvasing and phone banking• Ensure achievement of field goals through motivation of trained organizers• Develop and implement all aspects of campaign field strategy

Montgomery, Alabama Area

• Create campaign field plans and organized related events• Work in the field office and support essential campaign efforts such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and volunteer recruitment• Train and assist volunteers with canvasing and phone banking• Ensure achievement of field goals through motivation of trained organizers• Develop and implement all aspects of campaign field strategy • Organize transportation for students for HBCU Tour

Auburn, Alabama Area

Internship with Judge Russell Bush in the Summer of 2015. While there I observe court proceedings and assisted the judge and the clerks in administrative duties.

Master Of Science - Ms, Communications

Specialized in Public Relations and Advertising

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Minor: Communication