Project Management Manager

ZORIE VALCHEV

Washington, DC

224-***-**** *****.*******@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/zorie-valchev

Fundraising Political Affairs Compliance

Communications Business Development Project Management

Driven, results-producing, multilingual Political Affairs Manager highly regarded for creating innovative campaigns to support growth initiatives across all communication platforms. Successfully manage multiple nationwide projects and programs designed to increase member participation. Work collaboratively to develop content that fosters dynamic relationships. Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and technical skills with the passion and drive to make a difference.

Core Competencies

Political Advocacy

Research

Public Outreach

Content Development

Political Fundraising

FEC Compliance

Project Management

Writing & Editing

Constituent Relations

Strategic Planning

Public Relations

Digital Media

Professional Experience

American Society of Anesthesiologists Washington, DC 2013 – Present

Congressional and Political Affairs

Manage a vast, high priority, workload including ASAPAC Disbursements, PAC database, all political outreach programs, candidate research and political analysis, and outreach to political organizations. Oversee ASAPAC’s full compliance in accordance with Federal Election Commission regulations. Develop all ASAPAC communications, including web content and tangible and digital publications. Collaborate on legislative and political strategy development and execution.

Spearheaded Vital Signs, an Advocacy publication project, as head writer and editor.

Managed highly successful recruitment campaigns, fundraising $3.9M in 2016 and on target to raise $4M for 2018.

Effectively analyze business imperatives and cultivate a specialized communication approach to address these goals.

Contributed to the application of engagement tools that extracted vital information from stakeholders about their communication goals and leadership direction.

Georgetown University Office of the President Washington, DC 2011 – 2013

Research and Program Assistant

Developed global initiative concepts into projects with key stakeholders and collaborated with project management to launch projects. Conducted internal and external asset mappings on various projects, including Human Development Committee and the Global Health Disparities Committee.

Spearheaded event logistics for a week long MLK Day celebration in partnership with the Kennedy Center.

Designed project plans and designated timelines while serving as a Project Manager.

Fulfilled ad hoc marketing initiatives and leveraged several diversity projects that involved building a communications strategy, copywriting, editing, AP Style review, creative direction, testing and analysis, as well as mid-stream adjustments and assimilation.

Analyzed the effectiveness of communications by establishing metrics for measurability.

Strategically hired, trained, coached, managed interns and volunteers to enhance their performance.

Office of United States Senator, Roland W. Burris Chicago, IL 2009 – 2011

Constituent Services Agent (Lead)

Liaised between Federal Agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Justice, constituents, and the Senator.

Interviewed and assessed constituents and resolved any constituent cases.

Spearheaded all official written correspondence and provided letters of support or consideration on the Senator’s behalf to U.S. Embassies and Consulate personnel.

Assess potential candidates for individual Private Bills and prepared detailed dossiers.

Conducted meetings with federal agencies, non-profit representatives, and elected officials to discuss and mediate relevant constituent and legislative issues and advance policy initiative process.

Additional Experience:

National Speakers Bureau Chicago, IL 2008 – 2009 Marketing Assistant

Offices of United States Senator, Barack Obama Chicago, IL 2007 Intern

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chile Santiago, Chile 2006 Research and Development Associate

Education

Georgetown University, Washington, DC: 2013

Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution

Lake Forrest College, Lake Forest, IL: 2008

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Communication

Awards/Honors: Study abroad, Universidad Catòlica, Santiago, Chile

Additional Credentials

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher), PACBuilder

Languages

English, Bulgarian (Fluent), Spanish (Work Proficiency)

Honors

Presidential Management Fellowship Semi-Finalist

Organizations

Women in Government Relations: Congressional Outreach Committee; Health and Social Policy Task Force; PAC, Politics, and Grassroots Task Force

President, Georgetown Conflict Resolution Association

Co-Founder, President of SWAN (Student for Women’s Awareness Network)

Volunteering Experience

Women in Government Relations and Access Youth

Speaking Engagements

National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC), Increasing annual contributions from within: Converting current donors.

Detailed Professional References Available upon Request

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