
Director of New Media & Research at Friends of Blanche Lincoln 2010
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Director of New Media & Research at Friends of Blanche Lincoln 2010
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Committed, civc-minded, organized professional with exceptional leadership skills and diverse experience including the following areas:
Online & Direct Mail Fundraising, Donor Prospectus Building, Staff Leadership, Capitol Hill Experience, Online Communications & Website Management, Constituent Correspondence, Data Management, Policy Research, and Event Production.
• Demonstrated ability to identify the larger picture and focus on appropriate details to ensure successful implementation & execution.
• Respectful application & appreciation of human & financial capital.
• Innovative, creative thinker, dedicated to ensuring positive results. Not afraid to try new methods and seek higher results.
• Extremely attentive to client, constituent, and management satisfaction.
• Extraordinary work ethic and strong commitment to excellence.
(Political Organization industry)
November 2009 — Present (2 months)
(Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)
May 2009 — Present (8 months)
Accountable for tracking, recording, and organizing all major actions by the Senator and working directly with the communications staff on issues pertaining to the Senator’s legislative and communicative history. Also responsible for drafting constituent correspondence on a wide variety of issues and assisting the Press Secretary with crafting messaging points and responses.
(Internet industry)
March 2009 — May 2009 (3 months)
Hired as a short-term consultant, accountable for assisting with the implementation of ONE’s redesigned website. Responsible for uploading content to new website, participating in implementation strategy and assisting Deputy Internet Director with wide variety of tasks related to launching the redesigned website.
(Political Organization industry)
January 2008 — November 2008 (11 months)
Duties included overseeing policy development, coordination, and implementation; drafting position papers; writing issue statements; overseeing constituent correspondence, as well as creating talking points and policy briefings for Senator Rice. Managed the campaign website development, design, and maintenance. Also oversaw and coordinated fundraising campaigns, including broadcast emails and specific website fundraising drives.
(Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)
August 2007 — January 2008 (6 months)
Responsible for helping to manage an effective and efficient Senate office, greeting visitors, leading Capitol tours, and assisting with office management duties. Also responsible for conducting research on specific issue areas, preparing briefs for legislative assistants, reporting on hearings, investigating pending legislation, and assisting with constituent correspondence.
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science , Political Science & Communications , 2004 — 2008
Econmics & Public Policy 2007 — 2007
* The Fund for American Studies: Capital Semester Fall 2007. Attended exclusive site briefings at the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the State Department. Met with senior policy advisors and government officials, heard from policy-makers at regular guest lectures, and interacted with D.C. professionals through networking activities.
Politics, Tennis, Family, Friends, Traveling, Road Trips, Cooking, Dinner with friends, Fishing, Boating
The Fund for American Studies
Honorable Mention: Outstanding Delegation in the Council of Political Affairs, Southwest Model Arab League, May 2007
Overall Outstanding Delegation, Southwest Model Arab League, May 2007
Honorable Mention: Outstanding Delegation in the Council of Social Affairs Ministers, Southwest Model Arab League, May 2006