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Richmond American HomesNational Marketing Project Manager
Oct. 2021Denver, Colorado, United StatesIn my role as a National Marketing Project Manager at Richmond American Homes, I work closely with division marketing managers located across the country to ensure projects align with the division's objectives and timelines. My contributions to internal reviews before routing projects to other team members and external departments are essential in achieving successful outcomes. Additionally, I manage a variety of corporate projects and initiatives, including print and digital guidebooks and conducting outreach to non-profit organizations supported by the company's philanthropic foundation.
Easterseals ColoradoDirector of Special Events
Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2021Provided leadership and oversaw the production and implementation of community engagement events including signature fundraisers and promotional campaigns. • Increased event attendance an average of 150% in one year.
• Tracked current event trends, quickly and creatively pivoted to virtual and socially distanced events in 2020.
• Secured and coordinated high-level talent for various events ranging from local musicians to Tony Award winners.
• Identified, developed and executed engagement strategies and personal outreach to community leaders, elected officials and corporate sponsors.
• Developed the annual budget and plan for Easterseals Colorado’s special events and political outreach based on the organizations funding needs.
Integral GroupConsultant
Jan. 2017 - May. 2023I specialize in community engagement and outreach, and government relations for non-profit organizations in Maryland, Washington DC and Colorado. Past clients have included: Institute for Educational Leadership, D.C. Developmental Disability Council, DC Partners in Advocacy, Sunflower Bakery and Café, Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, and the Colorado Disability Partnership.
• Researched and advised clients on policy issues pertaining to the disability community.
• Presented project training and orientation to clients and members of the disability community
U.S. Department of EducationSpecial Assistant
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2017Washington D.C. Metro AreaObama Administration political appointee assigned to the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to monitor and analyze both internal and external policies regarding special education, vocational rehabilitation and other OSERS priorities. Proposed, developed, and managed programs that promoted a positive outcome for students with disabilities to the Assistant Secretary including the "Project SEARCH" internship program, "Know It 2 Own It" video blog, White House 40th Anniversary of IDEA (see examples below). Worked across offices and agencies to ensure that all programs and events were inclusive and accessible to students with disabilities. Planned and coordinated logistics for more than fifty programs and special events for the Department and the White House including the “Let’s Read! Let’s Move!” (LRLM) summer series, a sub-initiative of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign. Managed the planning and overall logistics of 31 events that reached 4,500 children ages 3-7 in the DC metropolitan area. Identified and worked with iconic venues such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Library of Congress, and engaged with program partners that included Target, YMCA, and the Corporation for National Community Service. Served as project lead for the U.S. Secretary of Education’s 2016 National Back-To-School Bus Tour Kick-off Event. Conducted outreach to local school districts and celebrities to perform at the block party style gathering. Solicited monetary and in-kind donations from outside organizations.
U.S. Department of EducationConfidential Assistant
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011Washington D.C. Metro AreaMaintained the daily schedules, travel and review binders for the Assistant Secretary and two Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Office of Planning Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD). Gathered information and materials from internal and external sources to brief the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretaries. Managed OPEPD's front office. Supervised summer internship program of 10+ interns. Developed and maintained a comprehensive records management system. Assisted the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries and OPEPD staff in the development and distribution of the ESEA Reauthorization Blueprint. Coordinated the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign for OPEPD. Solicited in-kind donations from outside organizations for an office raffle to raise money for charitable foundations.
Colorado Democratic Party, Coordinated CampaignField Organizer
Jun. 2008 - Nov. 2008Jefferson County, ColoradoOrganized a region of 65 precincts in Jefferson County to elect democratic candidates Mark Udall for Senate, Ed Perlmutter for Congress and Barack Obama for President. Proposed and developed a “Women to Women” program that was implemented across the state and incorporated into the Mark Udall for Senate Campaign. Educated high school counselors, social studies teachers and political clubs to recruit high school interns and volunteers. Recruited, trained and managed volunteers for phone banks, canvasses and other campaign activities across the region.
Grassroots DemocratsPolitical Director
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Washington D.C. Metro AreaDesigned promotional marketing material aimed at positioning Grassroots Democrats as an engaged political organization, to educate state party leaders about McCain-Feingold campaign finance implementation. Developed and maintained relationships with all 50 State Democratic Party Chairs.
Ed Perlmutter for Colorado 2006Volunteer Coordinator
Jun. 2006 - Nov. 2006Recruited and managed over 500 volunteers for the Ed Perlmutter for Colorado congressional campaign.
Grassroots DemocratsPolitical and Special Projects Manager
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2007Washington D.C. Metro AreaDesigned and populated monthly newsletters with input from Executive and Political Director, distributed to all 50 State Democratic Parties. Arranged numerous fundraising, compliance and online strategy trainings across the country for Democratic State Parties contributing to strong outcomes in 2006 and 2008 campaigns.
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