Development Manager
Resume:
Deidra M. Reese
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
*************@*******.***
An experienced public policy development professional with exceptional
management, communications and analysis skills. Adept at strategic planning,
organizational change and resource development. Possesses strong written and
verbal communication skills and have extensive public speaking, training and
presentation experience. An effective and persuasive team builder with a record
of achievement and accountability. Has successfully demonstrated the ability to
create collaboration and agreement between diverse groups.
Skills: Policy Development, Public Speaking, Resource Management,
Communications, Technical and Non-Technical Writing, Media
Relations, Operations Planning, Strategic Planning, Project
Management, Data Analysis, Training Development and
Presentation, Motivation, Organizational Development, Relationship
Building
Professional Experience
Executive director, (2008- Present)
The League of Women Voters of Ohio (Columbus Ohio)
Direct all operational, administrative and fiscal operations of LWVO.
Design and implement policy advocacy program to advance legislative
agenda.
Foster external relationships with policy makers and public agencies.
Provide legislative analysis on organization issues for varied audiences
Develop and implement public relations strategies to raise the profile and
influence of the LWVO.
Serve as Legislative and Executive Agent on behalf of the LWVO.
Director of Governmental Services (2003- 2007)
Lobbyist (1998-2003)
The Ohio Education Association (Columbus Ohio)
Managed the development and implementation of the association's
legislative and political action program.
Managed the association's political action committee.
Designed and implemented a membership grass roots advocacy program.
Lobbied federal and state legislature on key educational issues.
Community Relations Specialist (1996 to 1998)
Total Health Care Plan (Columbus Ohio)
Recruited members and health care providers to a Medicaid managed care
plan.
Designed and implemented an advertising and public relations campaign
to maintain market competitiveness.
Served on a county-wide health care policy consortium representing
several Medicaid managed care organizations.
Chief Legislative Aide (1994 to 1996)
The Ohio Senate (Columbus Ohio)
Served as operational and legislative office manager for state legislator.
Directed legislative initiatives and staffed two legislative committees.
Developed and implemented the constituent service program.
Served as a policy specialist health care and environmental policy.
Represented Legislator at policy development and constituency events,
Legislative Aide (1989-1994)
The Ohio House of Representatives (Columbus Ohio)
Managed legislative issues and constituent services
Analyzed data and developed briefings on key issues.
Developed and managed all correspondence on behalf of legislator.
Intern (1988-1989)
The Legislative Service Commission (Columbus Ohio)
Conducted research on legislative ideas and navigated bills through the
process.
Staffed three legislative committees.
Handled correspondence and constituent services.
Education
Masters of Arts in Public Policy, Anticipated Fall 2009 New England College
Organizational Development and Systems Change Certificate Program 2006,
National Training Laboratory Institute of Applied Behavioral Science (NTL)
Management Training Certificate, University of Michigan Business School 2003
Bachelor of Arts, 1988 Denison University
Diploma with Distinction, 1984 Columbus East High School
References Available Upon Request
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