Sean Rourke Email & Phone Number

United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Lead the staff of the Communications and Engagement group in executing the public engagement and external communications activities of the public agency responsible for regional transportation planning in the Boston area. Manage strategic communications initiatives. Oversee program and project management and delivery, including tracking schedules and budgets and collaborating with leadership to meet agency objectives.

Greater Boston Area

Directed the operational and communication functions of a non-profit focused on policy and advocacy in the areas of transportation, clean energy, housing, and equity. Managed the transportation portfolio of the organization and represented the organization on coalitions. Led the annual audit process, participated in budget planning, programming, and development. Managed and produced content for the organization’s social media accounts while growing following by 20% across platforms. Drafted press releases, public statements, and grant proposals. Generated content and drafted emails for the organization’s members and distribution list of 2,000+ contacts. Maintained the organization’s website.

Joint Committee On Health Care Financing

Joint Committee On State Administration & Regulatory Oversight

Joint Committee On Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Devens, Ma

Oversaw the planning and execution of the largest job fair in central Massachusetts from planning stage to post-event analysis, on behalf of the local chamber of commerce. Successfully marketed the event to 1,500 jobseekers and 60 participating employers. Spoke on-record to local and statewide media.

Lowell, Ma

Dracut, Ma

Assisted in the marketing of products through internet and print campaigns. Designed marketing materials for use on company website and in advertising campaigns. Researched industry marketing strategies and customized them to the needs of the company and their products.

Washington D.C.

Researched and summarized legislation into reports for distribution to press. Worked closely with Deputy Press Secretary on a project compiling records of the senator’s major legislative accomplishments. Tracked coverage of the senator in print and online news. Drafted and edited press releases.

Washington, D.C.

Maintained and expanded the online promotion of the conference on new media platforms such as blogs, Twitter and Facebook. Marketed the conference to congressional offices, government agencies, consulting firms, and political student organizations, increasing attendance and the variety of attendees. Designed online and print promotional materials in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for placement in industry publications and on conference website

Washington, D.C.

Developed and implemented the communications and member outreach strategy for the largest College Democrats chapter in the country. Established and grew the organization’s social media presence. Spoke on-record to campus media. Designed materials to advertise major university-wide events during the 2008 election season.

Washington, D.C.

Developed marketing strategies and designed materials to advertise events and programs organized by the largest student-run organization on campus. Managed and grew the master email marketing list used to promote concerts and other large-scale events attended by over 10,000 students.

Washington, D.C.

Developed and implemented a social media strategy integrated with online fundraising efforts. Produced written material for the organization’s monthly magazine on the topics of legislation, employment discrimination, and healthcare reform.

Lowell, Ma

Tracked coverage of the Congressman in the local news media. Drafted, edited, and distributed press releases. Maintained media contact lists of local news media.