Manager Assistant

Work Experience

Friends of Susan Combs, campaign for re-election of Comptroller Susan

Combs, Austin, TX (January 2008-Present)

Campaign Director (February 2010-Present)

Managed all aspects of the Comptroller's re-election campaign including

employees, finances and public relations. Developed a comprehensive,

statewide campaign plan including sign distribution, fundraising,

endorsements, social media and constituent relations working successfully

within strict deadlines.

? Traveled extensively with Comptroller Combs to develop and maintained

relations with constituents statewide.

? Managed successful statewide campaign and assisted in overall efforts

to raise $4.6 million in campaign contributions

? Organized and directed campaign strategy including a timeline,

fundraising objectives, annual newsletter content, monthly and annual

budget analysis.

? Hired and managed professional and volunteer staff; worked hand in

hand with consultants, association directors and staff at the state

office to insure campaign solidarity.

Special Projects Director (July 2009-January 2010)

Managed and maintained all aspects of the campaign public relations from

drafting social media to preparing for a press conference. Was project

manager of the complete redesign of the campaign website. Served as the in-

office liaison for meetings with campaign consultants.

? Orchestrated the overhaul of the campaign website for the re-election

campaign while working side by side with the web designers and various

consultants to reach a coherent brand and message.

? Coordinated all aspects of the re-election campaign press conference

including the contents of the press packet and location.

Office Manager (June 2008-June 2009)

Interviewed, hired and trained interns. Kept precise financial records, cut

payroll and paid taxes while using QuickBooks. Successfully prepared and

filed several Texas Ethics reports and one Personal Financial Statement for

the Texas Comptroller.

? Managed $4.6 million in campaign finances and served as in office

accountant; creating a campaign budget, executing payroll and paying

taxes, orchestrated large scale mailers from the final content editing

to the print house and distribution and solved various IT technical

issues.

Grassroots Assistant (January 2008-June 2008)

Served as the right hand man to the Grassroots Director. Cleaned up

database records and files. Conducted campaign research and presented a

Coalition Outreach Plan to the campaign. Designed numerous types of

Grassroots campaign gear.

? Researched and drafted a diverse, statewide Coalition Outreach Plan

that included the organization's mission statement, contact

information and main demographic, designed various campaign literature

and reorganized the campaign office in preparation for the 2010 cycle.

Austin Monthly Magazine, Austin, TX (August 2007-December 2007)

Advertising Intern

Contributed to and edited letters to prospective clients. Cold-called

prospective clients on various advertising offers. Updated the magazine

database using Magazine Manager.

General Land Office of Texas, Austin, TX (May 2005-August 2005)

Energy Resources Intern

Worked as assistant to the Director of Renewable Energy. Helped in all

aspects of preparation for the Border Energy Forum co-hosted by the US and

Mexico specifically the design, execution and distribution of the event's

brochure.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin (August 2005-May 2008)

Bachelor of Science, Corporate Communication

. Major GPA: 3.8

. University Honors, Deans List 2006, 2007

. Order of Omega Greek Honor Society; Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences Siracusa, Sicily (May 2007-July

2007)

Art History-Religious Studies Program

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