Programme Manager
Nonprofit Organization Management | London, United Kingdom, GB
Professionally, my roles have ranged from online/offline delivery planning, communications strategy and market research to project management and production, heavily in not-for-profit, political and community organisations. In turn working in conjunction with public and private sector has been essential in these roles.
Academically, I have focused on behavioral and social sciences, critical media theory, targeting/messaging, business strategy and planning, web/online communication, and design.
The ambition has been to develop effective and high-impact communication strategies, both in planning and implementation. I have a soft spot for organisations working in online media, social innovation, community development, education and politics.
Specialties: Strategic planning and delivery; online/digital community building; cross sector communications; CSR delivery, campaigning and partnerships; policy and political messaging; media management; market research; holistic branding.
Sept
2010 - Present
Programme Manager for Speakers for Schools / The Education and Employers Taskforce
Mar
2009 -
Aug
2009
Marketing Coordinator / MyGov365
Not-for-profit, non-partisan website designed around keeping citizens engaged and informed on their elected officials, legislation, and political issues. Allows them to discuss bills and issues in Congress, and share via social media.
Worked with Director on initial outreach strategy, literature, and performed market and media research.
May
2008 -
Nov
2008
Political Field Organiser (field staff) / Obama For America
- Developed key political and community relationships in 5 boroughs as the campaign representative and political liaison reporting directly to Regional Field Director on progress, attitudes and areas of opportunity with voters
- Assisted in key transition from Primary Elections to General election by producing and delivering training sessions on voter contact and campaign messaging strategy to new staff and volunteers
- Managed field offices designing operations and setting targets for volunteers based on state-wide data and national strategy in a dynamic, ever changing political environment
- Recruited and engaged network of 300+ local volunteers using online tools, social media, and voter database to build grassroots networks and neighborhood teams
Jun
2007 -
Apr
2008
Communications Specialist and Marketing Assistant / Wizzard Media
Marketing & Advertising and Support:
- Produced presentation materials for national and international clients
- Managed online accounts and viral media efforts
- Composed corporate blog catering to media producers and investors
- Assisted in advertising campaign and company literature design and copywriting
- Compiled data for client research, sales support, and producer database
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2009
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2010
London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc
in
Politics and Communication
Activities: LSE Politics Society
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2004
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2007
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
B.S. (Honors)
in
Advertising
Activities: - Vice President, AIP's American Advertising Federation
- Graduate of the Leadership Institute, a six-week teacher nominated leadership program
- Student of the Quarter 2006, Advertising Department
- Member, Advertisers Desired Club