Whitney Porter Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Serves as Board liaison to guide strategic and tactical decision-making• Develops and implements new systems and infrastructure needed to support strategic objectives of the organization• Manages oversight of all administrative and financial systems including accounting, information technology, human resources, and facilities.• Reviews and approves monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for the campaign director and board of directors• Oversees budgeting… Show more • Serves as Board liaison to guide strategic and tactical decision-making• Develops and implements new systems and infrastructure needed to support strategic objectives of the organization• Manages oversight of all administrative and financial systems including accounting, information technology, human resources, and facilities.• Reviews and approves monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for the campaign director and board of directors• Oversees budgeting for $42m cycle budget, financial forecasting, cash flow, tax preparation, audit services, and accounts payable and receivable• Captures key data in order to demonstrate the relationship between FY budget and outstanding fundraising needs• Executes human resource initiatives, including recruitment and on- boarding/off-boarding of all new staff Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research and worked with various trade associations regarding policy issues affecting the company on issues including labor, copyright, and travel and tourism• Managed monthly financial reports for 2 in-house lobbyists and processed additional reporting requirements as needed• Coordinated external events hosted by Government Relations office (e.g., Congressional events, large meetings, fundraising activities, film screenings, etc.).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed online presence of programs and events for distribution to approximately 24,000 individuals• Created and produced all organizational print, online, and advertisement materials using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.• Oversaw online and print content and established online strategies for website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr• Photographed JOMDC concerts, shows, and classes and oversaw additional photo shoots

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Functioned as Chief of Staff for State Government Relations Department, optimizing communications and processes across 75- person team supporting multiple business units.• Coordinated strategic local and state engagement plans for regional based team and managed direct communications and execution of plans with the DC-based federal team• Maintained payment for retainer contracts, memberships and contributions• Provided administrative support to 9-12 Executive Lobbyists, in… Show more • Functioned as Chief of Staff for State Government Relations Department, optimizing communications and processes across 75- person team supporting multiple business units.• Coordinated strategic local and state engagement plans for regional based team and managed direct communications and execution of plans with the DC-based federal team• Maintained payment for retainer contracts, memberships and contributions• Provided administrative support to 9-12 Executive Lobbyists, in additional to supporting two Senior Vice Presidents.• Created C-suite presentations, briefings, and memos, and managed schedules, correspondence, expenses, and travel.• Planned and executed internal and external events such as meetings with US government officials, meetings with Members of Congress, and Team Retreats.• Ensured compliance with US Lobby Disclosure Act and campaign finance laws• Managed invitations and registration for 4000+ PR invitees for the 2012 GE Works American Competitiveness Conference• Assisted with GEPAC 2010 election engagement efforts Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Executed special events: venue selection, logistics, team coordination, print design and strategies• Managed Sunday worship service including 150+ monthly volunteer coordination, print materials and multimedia presentations• Functional chief of staff and liaison between 230+ church parishioners and pastoral team

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinated logistics for grassroots events and concerts for the ‘08 Democratic/Republican National Conventions, ‘08 Rock the Vote Bus Tour & ‘09 Presidential Inauguration.• Developed semester long internship program for 10-12 students per semester in D.C., beginning Summer2008• Organized content and developed cohesive messaging and scheduling between various departments, Board of Directors,and the Executive Director for internal and external distribution

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Arranged scheduling, correspondence, and travel for the Director and Principal Deputy• Prepared classified information/action memorandums regarding strategic long-term policy planning to be distributed to the Secretary of State• Scheduled complex international travel for a staff of 20+ individuals and processed completed expense reports upon trip completion• Held a Top Secret - SCI security clearance

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed principal level correspondence for Mrs. Bush’s signature• Researched background information on individuals and organizations for special messages

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Pasadena, Ca

Conducted tours of the 1905 Fenyes Mansion, History Galleries and Finnish Folk Art MuseumServed as Assistant Manager during high volume seasons

· Interviewed subjects, wrote articles and the learned basic editorial processes for publication