Anissa Douglass

Chicago, IL 773-***-**** LinkedIn ad05ak@r.postjobfree.com

Portfolios: Videos Writing

AREAS OF EXPERTISE & KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Storyteller Rapid Response Brainstorming Pitching Writing (Talking Points, Press Materials, Copy Editing, Speeches, Presentations) Multitasking Executive Presentations Investigative Research Poll Data Interpretation Cross Functional Teamwork Self-Motivation Relationships HIGHLIGHTS

● 100% of targeted elections won

● Global Storyteller for LinkedIn’s Sales Kickoff FY22

● Authored official correspondence on behalf of “Young Sheldon’s” Line Producer SELECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The White House (Part-Time) September 2023 - Present Advance Associate

Hybrid, Chicago, IL

● Interface with local elected officials prior to White House VPOTUS arrival

● Served as Site and Press Assistant for Vice President Harris’ “Fight For Our Freedoms” College Tour

● Disseminate information on behalf of the White House

● Liaison between The White House (FLOTUS), Trip Leadership and the Menominee Tribe

● Listened to community member experiences, relayed pertinent information to leadership

● Exercised good judgment in assessing priorities

● Managed multiple, competing, and dynamic requirements with efficiency, attention to prioritization, detail orientation, and execution

Self-Employed July 2020 - Present

Media Advisor, Copy Editor - Politics

Remote

Community Relations Expert, Political Advisor, Copy Editor - Politics Remote

● Ghost wrote DEI presentation script for VP of tech company

● Copy edited White House white paper

● Wrote, designed pamphlets to attract potential donors

● Fundraising storyteller for the Standish Foundation for children

● Community Relations Expert, Key Media Advisor for Wisconsin Alder Candidate

● Repaired public image resulting in 1,000% fundraising boost in 1 month

● Implemented local outreach for candidate’s public safety program

● Staged photo ops with community influencers for social media posts

● Helped candidate prepare for public debates, town halls

● Developed partnerships between candidate and local businesses

● Aligned candidate’s platform with charitable organizations

● Crafted impactful sound bites for local press outlets LinkedIn February 2022 - August 2022

Storyteller for FY22 Sales Kickoff (Contract) - Tech Chicago, IL

● Sourced, interviewed, shared LinkedIn Member success story that went viral internally Created inclusive content, wrote scripts for audience of 8,000+ around the world

● Translated news clips from French and Spanish to English

● Drafted talking points/remarks, wrote speeches for 10+ global leaders

● Took notes, tracked deliverables, led or participated in weekly conference calls in multiple time zones with stakeholders, global leadership

● Worked with global leaders to strategically disseminate information, activate employee participation, resulting in 200+ self-submissions within 1 week Mosaic Comms March 2021 - July 2021

Storyteller, Media Monitor and Advisor (Part-Time) - Politics Washington, DC

● 100% of targeted elections won

● Performed social and media monitoring for each campaign

● Spotted red flags, alerted campaigns, averted crisis prior to filming political ads

● Incorporated storytelling techniques to bring poll data, community experiences stories to life

● Wrote compelling, persuasive on-camera copy for politicians Lightswitch Video February 2021 - November 2021

Storyteller, Commercial Writer, Producer - Advertising Chicago, IL

● Tapped to work closely with the City Manager of St. Albans, VT and staffers to create content recruiting new and diverse residents

● Designed content and outreach plans for Latino and African-American communities

● Produced virtual panels, podcasts and local award shows

● Drafted talking points, interview questions for corporate videos

● Researched target demographics prior to writing creative marketing copy AL Media September 2020 - November 2020

Writer, Media Advisor, Community Relations (Contract) - Political Media Chicago, IL

● 100% of targeted elections won

● Interviewed community influencers, members for sound bites, compelling stories for ads EDUCATION

Digital Cohort NDTC Staff Academy

MFA, Film & TV Production University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA BA, Psychology Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

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