Aaron Thomas
Summary
A proactive leader with 10 years of campaign strategy implementation and the management of multi-million dollar programs. Results-focused communications and outreach professional with strengths in program management, targeted communications, branding, and building coalitions. Adept at producing high-impact results that resonate with stakeholders at every level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive & Copywriter
Resonance Campaigns
Washington, DC
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive paid media programs for state and national organizations
- Maintained C-Suite level client relationships and delivered premium direct mail content in a timely fashion
- Coordinated with our design and copywriting teams to provide a unique and meaningful program to each of our clients
Principal
Moxie Media
Malvern, PA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive direct mail programs for education associations, labor unions, independent expenditures, and national/statewide organizations with a goal to maximize impact and achieve audience targets
- Built and maintained relationships with C-Suite level stakeholders as I worked to bring their organization's vision to fruition
- Collaborated with design and other internal partners to provide a premium level product for candidates and organizations across the country
Account Executive
Gumbinner & Davies Communications
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversaw and implemented direct mail programs in California, Michigan, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Florida
- Engaged with federal, state, and local stakeholders/organizations to bring the direct mail vision of our candidates to fruition
- Built out specialized communications and messaging strategies for client programs based on data and issues that strongly impacted voters
- Collaborated with our design teams to deliver top-tier direct mail products to clients across the country in a timely fashion
Account Executive
Resonance Campaigns
Washington, DC
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Member of the Biden/Harris Direct Mail Team with a designated focus on program operations in Florida
- Oversaw comprehensive direct mail programs for national organizations and campaigns across the country, with a $12 million account portfolio that included Biden-Florida, ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, AFL-CIO, Working Families Party, and Black Futures Lab.
- Collaborated with our writing and design teams to deliver premium direct mail messaging and content tailored specifically to the client's desired program totaling to 100+ individualized pieces of mail and digital product
New Hampshire Training Director
Biden For President
Manchester, NH
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Created a comprehensive statewide training program focused on the development of organizing, digital, communications, and coalition-building skills
- Developed the training curriculum, handbooks, and mentoring program for 50+ organizing staff members and all volunteer coalitions across the state
- Built out our state fellowship and engagement program in each region of the state
- Created numerous in-depth training presentations and delivered weekly regional and statewide trainings
- Conducted weekly programmatic assessments to accurately analyze/adapt to changing metrics and variables to boost competency and effectiveness in the program
- Onboarded all organizing staff in consultation with other statewide campaign departments
Party Affairs Coordinator
North Carolina Democratic Party
Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed a coalition of 100 county chairs, 13 congressional chairs, the state executive committee, and all affiliate organizations attached to the state party
- Collaborated across internal departments to achieve organizational development objectives, and develop political relationships with local/state officials and external organizations
- Implemented strategies to obtain the necessary grassroots and long-term investment through outreach programs
Outreach & Constituent Advocate
Office of Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan
West Chester, PA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Identified and worked in partnership with major companies, nonprofits, small businesses, and local political organizations to benefit the constituents of the congressional district
- Directed an issue portfolio focused on health care, civil liberties and criminal justice, veterans' affairs, faith-based communities, disability issues, and voting/government reform
- Educated and empowered constituents through various services, procedures, and programs when dealing with federal agencies and saved them thousands of dollars in the process
- Launched the foundation for the political and municipal outreach strategies across the entire district
Skills
- Program Management
- External Affairs
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication Planning
- Research Development
- Brand Expansion
- Organizational Development
- Data Analytics
Other Experience
- Malbert Media - Strategic Partner (2023)
- Valerie Foushee For Congress [NC-04] - Political Director & Spokesperson (2022)
- Pennsylvania Coordinated Campaign - Regional Organizing Director (2018)
- Chrissy Houlahan For Congress [PA-06] - Finance & Outreach (2017)
- Hillary For North Carolina - Coordinated Campaign (2016)
- Sue Scherer For IL State Representative - Community Organizer (2014)
Timeline
Account Executive & Copywriter
Resonance Campaigns
08.2024 - Current
Principal
Moxie Media
10.2023 - 07.2024
Account Executive
Gumbinner & Davies Communications
07.2022 - 12.2022
Party Affairs Coordinator
North Carolina Democratic Party
07.2021 - 12.2021
Account Executive
Resonance Campaigns
06.2020 - 11.2020
New Hampshire Training Director
Biden For President
07.2019 - 03.2020
Outreach & Constituent Advocate
Office of Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan
01.2019 - 07.2019
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