Christopher J. Dailey
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional leader with strong record of driving organizational success and fostering team collaboration. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and policy development. Known for flexibility in dynamic environments and results-driven mindset. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that ensure consistent achievement of goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives & Policy
City of Philadelphia Managing Director's Office
07.2025 - Current
- Advance high-impact, citywide initiatives that support Mayor Parker's vision for equitable and responsive government.
- Manage budgets and financial resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Serve as a senior advisor on legislative and policy matters, representing the Managing Director's Office in key forums.
- Oversee project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Office of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw the Chief of Staff's portfolio, which included the Mayor's Office, the Mayor's Communication Office, Office of Policy Planning & Delivery, Chief Integrity Office, Philly Stat 360, PHL Airport, the Office of the Chief Administrator, and the Office of Planning & Development.
- Coordinated with the Office of Emergency Management and other relevant departments during times of crisis to facilitate emergency management and communications.
- Collaborated with departments across the City to address issues that impacted government services and general efficiency.
- Managed Mayor's Office operations, human resources and budget while procuring consultant contracts through the City's complex process.
- Supported the planning and implementation of Mayor Parker's key priorities and initiatives, such as City College for Municipal Employment (CCME), Extended Day-Extended Year, Mayor Parker's State of the City, and the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Initiative.
Director of Operations
Parker Mayoral Transition & Inauguration Committee
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed the 550-person Transition Committee of Philadelphia regional leaders from across sectors to advise the Mayor-elect and her senior staff and draft policy in 13 content areas.
- Collaborated with a small team to plan and execute Mayor-Elect Cherelle L. Parker's Inauguration Ceremony and Celebration.
- Developed and executed an over $250,000 fundraising strategy that supported the last months of the Mayoral General Election, the operations of the Transition Committee, and the events surrounding the Mayor-Elect's Inauguration Celebration .
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates for Mayor-Elect Parker's Cabinet and other senior leaders while facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Promoted a positive and high-energy culture surrounding the incoming Mayoral administration with personal and active communications with targeted messaging to stakeholders across Philadelphia.
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff
The Office of Governor Josh Shapiro
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Manage the operations and schedule for the Chief of Staff and the Governor’s front office
- Implement internal protocol and policies for various functions of the office, including document tracking, meeting schedules, and event planning
- Demonstrated versatility in supporting multiple executives simultaneously, adapting to their individual preferences and requirements.
- Served as a trusted point of contact for department leaders and other stakeholders requiring assistance from senior leadership in the Governor's Office.
Director of Operations
Shapiro-Davis Transition
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with the Executive Director of the Transition in executing his plan for the three Transition committees, comprised of over 400 members, to fulfill their mandates set by the Governor-elect
- Planned the logistical operations of the team by creating internal tracking systems to manage the seven policy assistants; managing two support staff; scheduling over 200 interviews for Cabinet-level positions; raising over $400,000 in funds for our budget
Deputy Finance Director
Shapiro For PA
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Supported the Finance Director in raising over $66 million in campaign contributions.
- Collaborated with numerous departments and consultants to oversee the fundraising event calendar, track all campaign funds, and guarantee that our compliance firm processed all contributions appropriately.
- Fostered donor and stakeholder relationships while holding event hosts and fundraisers accountable for their goals.
- Planned and executed quarterly fundraising events that raised a minimum of $50,000.
- Managed department interns and implemented programming for all campaign interns
Finance Associate
SPB Strategies
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted the sole principal with the research, targeting, and execution of the finance plans for: Sen. Bob Casey, AG Josh Shapiro, Sen. Jay Costa, ACLU PA, PA Donor Alliance, and the PA Innocence Project
- Coordinated joint fundraisers for Senate candidates and the DSCC that raised over $500,000
- Managed interns on various research and writing projects and trained my successor for my role
Finance Assistant - Deputy Finance Director
Bob Casey For Senate
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted the National Finance Director to conduct donor research, outreach and targeting for fundraisers
- Built relationships with donors and assisted them with the preparation and execution of fundraising events
- Maintained the campaign finance plan with digital and direct mail contributions, tracking outstanding pledges, and sending fundraising updates to staff and the DSCC
- Planned a fundraising event with over 175 people, 40 elected officials, and worked with a political surrogate’s team to coordinate security and logistical details
Intern
The Office of Congressman Brendan Boyle
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted research for legislation, constituent issues, and media outreach and drafted constituent letters
Communications Adviser
University of Pennsylvania, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Trained new student employees on Penn’s admissions policy and catalogued materials inventory
- Answered phone calls about freshman, international, and transfer admissions policies
Intern
The Office of Senator Bob Casey Jr.
01.2017 - 05.2017
Fall Fellow
Pennsylvania Democratic Party Fall Fellowship
09.2016 - 11.2016
Development & Executive Intern
Jubilee USA Network
05.2015 - 08.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Consumer Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2017
Skills
- Strategic planning & execution
- Policy analysis
- Organizational development
- Strategic fundraising planning
- Project planning & implementation
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives & Policy
City of Philadelphia Managing Director's Office
07.2025 - Current
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Office of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
01.2024 - 07.2025
Director of Operations
Parker Mayoral Transition & Inauguration Committee
08.2023 - 01.2024
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff
The Office of Governor Josh Shapiro
01.2023 - 08.2023
Director of Operations
Shapiro-Davis Transition
11.2022 - 01.2023
Deputy Finance Director
Shapiro For PA
11.2019 - 11.2022
Finance Associate
SPB Strategies
01.2019 - 01.2021
Finance Assistant - Deputy Finance Director
Bob Casey For Senate
01.2018 - 11.2018
Intern
The Office of Congressman Brendan Boyle
09.2017 - 12.2017
Intern
The Office of Senator Bob Casey Jr.
01.2017 - 05.2017
Fall Fellow
Pennsylvania Democratic Party Fall Fellowship
09.2016 - 11.2016
Development & Executive Intern
Jubilee USA Network
05.2015 - 08.2015
Communications Adviser
University of Pennsylvania, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
08.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Consumer Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
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