Joe Lestingi

The University of Georgia

The George Washington University

Strategic Communications for Democratic Candidates and Causes.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

CampaignXCo

Managing Director

Chadderdon Lestingi Creative Strategies

Partner & Director of Strategic Services

The Chadderdon Group

Senior Political Strategist

Black Diamond Campaigns

President

- Implemented a research program focused on increasing turnout in down ballot races in eight states.
- Managed two variable mail programs totaling more than 130 different versions.
- Shepherded more than 450 individual mail pieces from art and concept through production.

The Mack/Crousne Group

Account Executive

- Worked with partner parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement an inaugural local policy development program using polling and focus groups.
- Provided analysis and consultation on public opinion polls in 20 municipalities.
- Organized trainings and classes on polling methods and strategies for the SDA Political Academy in Sarajevo.

National Democratic Institute (NDI)

Public Opinion Research Consultant

- Built a marketing strategy that helped double our caucus clientele in 2010.
- Chief strategist for Elena Parent for Georgia House – 1 of only 10 pick-ups in 2010 nationwide.
- Provided strategic communications and campaign planning guidance to targeted races in 7 states.
- Managed and wrote over 75 pieces of mail going to over 500,000 households