Manager Director
Resume:
Jeff Melland
*** ******* ***, ***. ***, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815
Telephone: 808-***-**** Email: ****.*******@*****.***
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia
Highlights of Qualifications:
Extensive legislative experience
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong analytical and strategic sense
Current Employment:
Saint Francis School Director of Development since March 27 and Director of Communications since November 17, 2014.
Legislative and Political Experience:
Volunteer Debate Coach and Communications Advisor – Stanley Chang for Congress
2014 Democratic Primary (HI-01)
Preparation for KITV debate
Website content and fundraising emails
Communications advice
Communications and Strategy Consultant – Alberta Liberal Caucus
March 1, 2013 to November 14, 2014
Leader’s principal writer and communications advisor
Strategic advice on framing, policy, and positioning
Crisis and issues management
Director of Communications – Alberta Liberal Caucus / Alberta Liberal Party
February 1 to May 31, 2012
Dramatically improved media and legislative performance in lead-up to 2012 election
Strong focus on rapid response and issues-based attack
Extensive interview and debate preparation work with leader
Director of Communications – Dallas Henault Campaign
2009 British Columbia Provincial Election (Victoria-Beacon Hill)
Crafted messaging so our “no-hope” candidate could handle controversial issues and allow viable candidates to focus on positive topics
Crisis communications for another candidate after DUI revelations
Communications Officer – B.C. Liberal Government Caucus
September 15, 2008 to February 19, 2010 and November 15, 2010 to January 26, 2012
Conceived, designed, and implemented first ever Chinese-language media program
Crisis and issues management
Extensive earned media and community outreach activities
Volunteer Co-ordinator – Hedy Fry Re-election Campaign
2006 Federal Election (Vancouver Center)
Exceeded all volunteer targets over a long and rainy winter campaign
Campaign Co-ordinator – NPA Park Board Candidates
2005 Vancouver Municipal Election (Central Campaign)
Highest winning percentage of all candidate coordinators
Campaign Manager – Derek Zeisman Nomination Campaign
2005 District Nomination Election (B.C. Southern Interior)
Extensive community outreach and coalition building
Developed a method to use a phone bank to monitor movements of opponents
Voter ID Supervisor and Assistant to GOTV Chair – Lorne Mayencourt Re-election Campaign
2005 British Columbia Provincial Election (Vancouver-Burrard)
Helped conceive and execute plan to re-elect candidate despite his high disapproval ratings
Voter ID Supervisor – Lorne Mayencourt Campaign
2001 British Columbia Provincial Election (Vancouver-Burrard)
General Volunteer – Joe Clark Campaign
2000 Federal Election (Calgary Center)
References:
Stanley Chang
Former Honolulu City Councilor, District 4
Tim Morrison
Senior Communications Advisor to the President, BC Assessment
Councilor, Township of Esquimalt
Jonathan Huckabay
Former Chief of Staff, Alberta Liberal Opposition
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