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AYKETA IVERSON
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Senior Professional with 20+ years of experience advocating for social change through union organizing, political campaigning and creating strategic narratives aimed towards equity-centered civic engagement. Thrives on working with an equally passionate and diverse set of team members in fast-paced work conditions. Fosters long-lasting relations with stakeholders, political leaders, and community members through a professional/personable demeanor and active correspondence. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to making continuous strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion in a post-COVID environment.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
NAPAWFAtlanta, GA
Interim Chief Field Officer
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Spearhead the expansion of local and state base-building efforts, aligning member engagement with leadership development, and campaign objectives.
- Develop and implement programs to educate and empower members and chapters, enabling them to advocate for policy changes, and drive impactful local campaigns.
- Direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of advocacy initiatives, campaigns, and programs centered on economic justice, reproductive justice, and immigrant rights.
- Recruit, train, and manage teams of field organizers, driving grassroots organizing efforts in key cities, including Atlanta, Orlando and Tampa Bay, with plans for future expansion.
- Represent the organization in national coalitions to strengthen partnerships, and amplify organizing efforts on a broader scale.
- Provide strategic leadership and support to staff and organizational initiatives.
- Partner with staff, board members, and community members to advance the organization's mission and goals.
NAPAWFAtlanta, GA
Managing Director of Field Operations
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Direct daily operations and oversight for 17 field team staff across the country.
- Direct the development and operational delivery of comprehensive voter engagement efforts across multiple states.
- Foster partnerships with AAPI, and ally groups to enhance the reproductive justice organizing strategy.
- Manage internal systems (i.e., VAN, EveryAction, Quorum) used by organizers for tracking base-building efforts for the expansion of the AAPI base in multiple states.
- Manage all administrative components of the Field Team, including working with the Data Manager for tracking results, deliverables, and materials for grant reports.
- Manage the leadership and professional development of the Field Team.
- Identify, develop, and implement new curriculum and training for field department staff to ensure grassroots organizing approaches are infused throughout campaign strategies.
Facilitate nationwide organizing training sessions for members and partner organizations.
Othering & Belonging Institute, UC BerkeleyAtlanta, GA
National Project Mannager (Contract)
06.2018 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Developed enduring partnerships with organizations dedicated to civic engagement in six critical states.
- Enhanced the methodology of current meta-analyses to better align with partner objectives at both national and state levels.
- Corresponded with partners to develop project recommendations and improve strategy through input analysis, research, and field assessment.
- Reduced workflow delays by 10% through meticulous tracking of schedules, scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
- Increased community engagement by 15% by developing new outreach and recruitment activities, updating curriculum material, group project lists, and logistical planning for engagement points.
- Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Managed multiple project life cycles from concept to delivery.
International Cinematographers Guild Local 600Atlanta, GA
Senior Business Representative
09.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Managed all aspects of labor relations related to the collective bargaining unit employees, and work with major motion picture studios and productions to ensure the terms of the agreements are correctly adhered to and executed.
- Provided consultation, training, and constructive conflict resolution for and between union staff, studio/production leadership, union leadership, and bargaining unit employees.
- Performed fact-finding investigations of on-set complaints, payroll issues, and drafts in-depth written grievances against studio/production leadership when contractual violations occur.
- Managed the resolution of contractual disputes between the studios/productions and the union, doing so in partnership with studio/production leadership, human resources, and assigned internal and external legal counsel.
- Directed internal and external organizing drives, contract enforcement, grievance handling, and membership advocacy.
- Analyzed contractual agreements to aid collective bargaining.
Rep. Carolyn Hugley, GA House of RepresentativesAtlanta, GA
Chief of Staff
08.2017 - 06.2018
National AFL-CIOAtlanta, GA
Multiple Positions
08.2003 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Senior Recruiter, Organizing Institute (Sept 2003 - Sept 2006)
- Senior Voice at Work Organizer, Organizing Institute (Sept 2006 - July 2013)
- Ohio State Coordinator, My Vote, My Right Voter Protection, POTUS election (Aug - Nov 2008)
- Arkansas Campaign Manager, Employee Free Choice Act (Jan 2009 - Jan 2010)
- Ohio State Director, My Vote, My Right Voter Protection, POTUS election (Aug 2012 - Nov 2012)
- National Recruitment Director, Organizing Institute (July 2013 – May 2017)
- Campaign Manager, Friends of Clayton County MARTA Campaign (Sept 2014 - Nov 2014)
- North Carolina State Director and State Volunteer Recruitment Director, 2016 POTUS election (Sept 2016 - Nov 2016)
Education
Gordon State CollegeBarnesville, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2022 - Current
Gordon State CollegeBarnsville, GA
Associate of Science from Psychology
01.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Grassroots Campaign Design and Management
- Donor and Stakeholder Relations
- Grant Writing and Fundraising
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Talent Acquisition, Onboarding and Management
- Process, Program, Operations, and Resource Management
- Community Relations
- Member Servies & Retention
Certification
- The Management Center, Managing to Change the World Certification
Accomplishments
- Member, Senior Leadership Team (NAPAWF)
- Member, Strategic Planning Committee (NAPAWF)
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchSoftware
EveryAction
MiniVAN
Quorum
Google Suite
Microsoft Office Pro 365
Bill Track 50
Adobe
Microsoft Windows
MacOS
Timeline
Interim Chief Field Officer
NAPAWF
01.2024 - Current
Managing Director of Field Operations
NAPAWF
09.2022 - Current
Gordon State College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2022 - Current
Senior Business Representative
International Cinematographers Guild Local 600
09.2019 - 09.2022
National Project Mannager (Contract)
Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley
06.2018 - 07.2023
Chief of Staff
Rep. Carolyn Hugley, GA House of Representatives
08.2017 - 06.2018
Multiple Positions
National AFL-CIO
08.2003 - 05.2017
Gordon State College
Associate of Science from Psychology
01.2003 - 05.2005
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