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Chanda King

Marietta,GA

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Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Data DirectorField Organizer Lead/Quality Control Team LeaderOrganizerIndependent Healthcare IT ConsultantData Director, Data Manager, Data Analyst

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Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

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Hybrid
Location: Marietta, GA, US
Open to relocation: No

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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchPersonal development programs

Summary

Driven data & field strategist with 10+ years dedication to empowering communities through grassroots organizing, relational outreach, and analytics. Fiercely passionate about mobilizing volunteer networks, updating and managing dynamic dashboards with BigQuery/SQL, and improving reliable data pipelines. Skilled at scaling teams, equipping organizers with the tools they need, and driving equity-centered campaigns with heartfelt, data-informed strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Director

New Georgia Project/ AF
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - 11.2025
  • Data Pipeline and Dashboard Support
  • Supported 3 BigQuery-based workflows for voter registration (VR) and field programs dashboards, transforming SQL tables to auto-update visualizations.
  • Wrote SQL queries to analyze 1M+ Georgia voter records; clean and merge datasets via JOIN methods to generate precinct-level race reports for mobilization.
  • Turf & Targeting Strategy
  • Create and refresh canvassing universes using Georgia's voter file, adjusting based on score models, turf depletion, and election priorities.
  • Develop and manage the Turf Tracker tool to prioritize precincts for organizers/canvassers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with department leaders to design and adjust field, organizing, and volunteer program strategies; lead data-driven planning sessions.
  • Collaborate with data teams to elevate standards and implement testing frameworks.
  • Resolved recurring tool inefficiencies for departments, saving 50+ hours/month in task completion time.
  • Systems Training & Integration
  • Trained staff on SmartVan, ThruTalk, ThruText, and Mobilize for turf-cutting, GOTV, and VR operations.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
  • Developed and maintained databases for efficient data management practices.
  • Integrate and assess voter file and volunteer platforms to ensure seamless adoption.
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage relationships with technology vendors, allies, and cooperatives to align tools with program goals.

Field Organizer Lead/Quality Control Team Leader

New Georgia Project/ AF
Atlanta, GA
  • Campaign Leadership & Operations
  • Helped scale organizing team from 7 to 225+ members; supervised staff, led weekly training/QC reviews, and drove execution of voter registration (VR) and GOTV campaigns.
  • Co-led team to knock 500,000+ doors during Atlanta's record-breaking municipal election cycle.
  • Ensured data integrity by auditing VR forms, GOTV efforts (via SmartVan), and resolving registration errors.
  • Process Optimization
  • Trained 200+ staff/volunteers in SmartVan, ThruTalk, and data best practices, cutting canvassing errors by 30% through QC audits.
  • Streamlined operations via turf-cutting, data audits, and cross-team collaboration to maintain productivity.

Organizer

UNITE HERE! Action Fund
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Voter Education & Advocacy (SB 202)
  • Facilitated union member enrollment in COBRA and COVID-19 relief programs; promoted voter education via MiniVAN, REACH, and dialer tools (ThruTalk, COS).
  • Mobilized supporters for Freedom Rides and advocated for passage of the 'John Lewis' and 'For the People' Acts.

Independent Healthcare IT Consultant

Chanda King LLC
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2021
  • Improving Organizational Performance
  • Participated in designing and refining clinical information systems, collaborating with stakeholders and subject matter experts to resolve issues.
  • Assessed staff training needs and delivered comprehensive in-person and virtual training programs.
  • Managed training documentation, project tracking, and filing systems
  • Enhanced user experience by addressing needs, providing training, follow-up support, and facilitating online forums.
  • Developed and maintained detailed test plans.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems Mgmt & Project Mgmt

Keller Graduate School
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Human Resource Development

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Technical Tools: BigQuery TargetSmart Catalist SmartVan MiniVAN Mobilize GetThru
  • Data & Analytics: Voter-File analysis Canvassing universe creation JOIN-based data cleaning Dashboard automation Target Creation
  • Organizing & Strategy: Relational Organizing GOTV/VR Campaigns Target Creation Rapid-response mobilization
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Cross-functional team leadership Vendor management Equity-Centered outreach Grassroots Capacity-Building

Timeline

Data Director

New Georgia Project/ AF
09.2021 - 11.2025

Organizer

UNITE HERE! Action Fund
10.2020 - 08.2021

Independent Healthcare IT Consultant

Chanda King LLC
01.2010 - 01.2021

Field Organizer Lead/Quality Control Team Leader

New Georgia Project/ AF

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Human Resource Development

Georgia State University

Master of Science - Information Systems Mgmt & Project Mgmt

Keller Graduate School
Chanda King