University of Pittsburgh

Executive Director at Pennsylvania Democratic Party

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Pennsylvania Democratic Party

Executive Director

Delegate Director

Bob Casey for Senate

Deputy Campaign Manager

Lisa Mandelblatt for Congress

Campaign Manager

Bob Merski for Mayor

- Overhauled the existing campaign structure for a DCCC “Red to Blue” race.
-  Despite unfavorable political climate, outperformed the top of the ticket in the district by 8%.
-  Hired senior staff positions, managed campaign schedule, and managed campaign budget without going into debt.
-  Raised over $300,000 each quarter with new management team.
-  Earned 5 out of 7 district newspaper endorsements, all first-time endorsements for a challenger against the incumbent.

John Plumb for Congress

Katie McGinty for Senate

Western Pennsylvania Director

- Managed operations of competitive PA State Supreme Court race, including securing labor and political endorsements, as well as engineering a strong performance at the state Democratic Party endorsement meeting.
-  Successfully organized statewide petition drive in one week, without pre-existing infrastructure or paid staff.
-  Composed and send out press releases and social media posts; served as official campaign press liaison.
-  Staffed candidate at events and managed campaign schedule; oversaw campaign cash flow and signed off on all expenditures.

Judge Dwayne Woodruff for Justice

Martha Robertson for Congress

- Responsible for management and direction of Indiana County, PA Democratic Coordinated Campaign
-  Developed and executed general election field strategy.
-  Worked with candidates and media consultants to help craft a successful messaging strategy
-  Advised, managed, and assisted in other facets of the campaign, including press, new media, and fundraising
-  Managed staff and volunteers of Indiana County Democratic Committee
-  Engaged local and regional political leaders to successfully integrate their expertise, experience, and influence into our efforts

West Media Group, Inc.

Political Consultant

- Developed and implemented a successful political strategy for securing endorsements for the Chelsa Wagner for Allegheny County Controller campaign
-  Developed and executed primary election field strategy, helping secure a 21 point victory and earning 50% of the vote in a three way race
-  Assisted in scheduling and fundraising duties when necessary
-  Advised candidate and campaign manager on other facets of the campaign, including press, new media, and fundraising
-  Maintained and administered campaign data bases (NGP, VAN)

Friends of Chelsa Wagner

Political Director

- Co-developed and implemented fundraising strategy and schedule with finance committee and finance consultants
-  Managed candidate’s call time, doubling the amount of calls per day
-  Composed blast emails, press releases, and website content
-  Handled press secretary duties during final weeks of campaign
-  Prepared and submitted FEC campaign finance reports

Dan Connolly for Congress

Finance Director

- Conducted an analysis of key stakeholders who need to be engaged throughout Belmont, Jefferson, and Monroe counties, Ohio and Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, and Wetzel counties, West Virginia; and developed an assessment of the capacity of those parties to recruit Community Conversations and on-line participants
-  Developed and implemented a strategy to recruit ambassadors and other leaders who will serve on the local leadership teams
-  Worked with the organization’s steering committee to enroll leaders and their organizations as organizational partners who will help recruit participants
-  Coordinated logistics, food and materials for each Power of 32 event

Power of 32

Outreach Coordinator Consultant

Jason Henry