Andrea Roper
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Experienced professional with proven results in policy development, issue analysis, strategic messaging, crisis management, staff management, coalition building, and community outreach. Kitsap resident well versed in municipal governance and local issues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Staff
U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2017 - Current
- Lead and oversee all legislative, policy, communications, outreach, and constituent services strategies for the Member’s office in coordination with the Chief of Staff
- Supervise 20 staff and participate in hiring, training and performance evaluations
- Serve as the Member’s senior advisor on all matters
- Plan and execute a robust district outreach plan, including local press events and stakeholder briefings
- Oversee all lead all special projects, including developing and sustaining the Gorst Coalition and more than $80 million in direct appropriations to local projects
Campaign Manager
People For Derek Kilmer
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed and raised a $2 million budget, including developing formulas for forecasting fundraising as well as developing giving plans for down-ballot candidates
- Directly advised the Candidate on policy and strategy rollout to amplify the campaign across 6 urban and rural counties
- Oversaw and coordinated 20+ consultants and staff to complete benchmark and tracking polls directly contributing to media, digital, and political engagement strategy across multiple media markets
- Developed field plan and accomplished all targeted metrics, including 70,000+ voter contact attempts
- Managed all political communications, including social media, mailers, and emails
- Advanced and represented the Candidate at hundreds of debates, community events, and allied meetings, including preparing remarks
District Representative
U.S. House Of Representatives
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed second term district-wide strategic outreach goals for Member
- Acted as a liaison between the federal government and community stakeholders in Kitsap, Jefferson, and portions of Pierce County
- Responsible for outreach district-wide to environment groups and issues pertaining to women and the LGBTQ community
Scheduler & Grants Coordinator
U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Helped create and implement Member's strategic district goals
- Managed special projects such as workshops, town halls, press events, and collaboratives
- Assisted constituents and organizations in locating, applying, and supporting grant funding
- Prepared briefing materials, documents, and speeches
Field Organizer
People For Derek Kilmer
07.2012 - 11.2012
- Responsible for building and establishing an aggressive campaign field plan in Kitsap County
- Consistently outperformed set goals and managed a team of 75 interns and volunteers
Intern
People for Derek Kilmer
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Established donor network of over 6,000 individuals
- Coordinated and planned campaign events and field activities
- Managed all campaign email accounts and constituent correspondence
Research Intern
Legal Aid of Cambodia
07.2010 - 09.2010
- On behalf of University of Washington, Phnom Penh, Conducted research on the implications of Cambodian legal policy on child offenders through surveying local prison facilities, interviewing child offenders, and working with local lawyers and social workers
- Worked with governmental and legal officials and non-profit organizations to recommend appropriate steps necessary to implement international standards regarding the rights of a child
Education
B.A. - Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Human Rights
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA2012
Associates Degree - Arts and Sciences, Sociology
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA2009
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership and collaboration
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Drafting content
- Issue analysis
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Staff
U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2017 - Current
Campaign Manager
People For Derek Kilmer
06.2016 - 11.2016
District Representative
U.S. House Of Representatives
05.2014 - 06.2016
Scheduler & Grants Coordinator
U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2013 - 05.2014
Field Organizer
People For Derek Kilmer
07.2012 - 11.2012
Intern
People for Derek Kilmer
05.2012 - 07.2012
Research Intern
Legal Aid of Cambodia
07.2010 - 09.2010
B.A. - Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Human Rights
University of Washington
Associates Degree - Arts and Sciences, Sociology
Tacoma Community College