Cole R. Bowles
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizing Director
Beto Altamirano for Mayor of San Antonio
San Antonio, USA
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed a team of 14 interns and 3 part-time Regional Field Organizers, recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, setting goals, expectations, and providing training to ensure successful campaign operations.
- Managed the strategy and content creation for the team’s social media account, @teambetohq, where I crafted engaging posts that aligned with campaign messaging and drove voter engagement.
- Developed and executed an outreach plan for eight listening tour events, engaging over 500 attendees.
- This successful outreach led to the creation and launch of Plan 210, a key policy initiative introduced 210 days before the mayoral election.
Director of Communications
Re-Elect Rebeca Clay-Flores, Bexar County Commissioner
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed all social media, graphic design, and photography for the campaign, with proficiency in Photoshop and Canva.
- Crafted and executed digital ads with over $10,000 in backing which effectively increased outreach and engagement across platforms.
- Created and managed content for websites, press releases, newsletters, brochures and other print materials.
Campaign Manager
Re-Elect Justice Liza Rodriguez, 4th Court of Appeals
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Managing a $100,000 budget for a competitive 50/50 toss-up race spanning 32 counties across South Texas.
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive finance plan, created effective fundraising lists and scripts, and crafted narratives that resonate with voters to ensure the campaign's message connects with diverse communities across the region.
- Maintained up-to-date records regarding donor information and donation amounts received through various channels.
Communications Strategist
Texas House Democratic Caucus
Austin, USA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement for the House Democratic Caucus (all 64 members).
- Drafted speeches for executives and other key stakeholders for presentations at high-profile events.
Director of Operations
Kristian Carranza for House District 118
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed a team of 15 paid individuals, providing training, setting goals, and defining expectations, while developing and implementing strategic call time goals that significantly boosted fundraising efforts, leading to Kristian's record-breaking success as a first-time State House candidate in San Antonio.
Field Director
Re-Elect Mayor Ron Nirenberg
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Led the hiring and selection process for 18 paid interns, carefully evaluating diverse skills and backgrounds to build a well-rounded team.
- Served as a mentor and primary resource, offering guidance and support to help interns overcome challenges and succeed in their roles.
- Held weekly meetings to review progress, share best practices, and cultivate a strong sense of community among the team.
- Collaborated closely with each intern to set specific, measurable voter contact goals, ensuring they were realistic and achievable.
Field Organizer
Frank Ramirez for State Representative
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked closely with the Field Director to manage a campaign field program with over thirty-five paid staffers, providing them with weekly tasks and goals, while supporting their leadership development.
- I organized weekly metrics for voter outreach, including phone banking, text banking, door knocking, and events.
- Additionally, I strategized the execution of field operations, which included paid canvassing, intern management, volunteer recruitment, and various other responsibilities within the campaign.
Education
High School Diploma -
William J. Brennan High School
San Antonio, Texas05.2023
BA - Political Science
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Campaign management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Public engagement
References
- Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, ron@voteron.com, c: (210) 727-2977
- Beto Altamirano, Chief Executive Officer, Iyris Technologies, betoaltamirano@gmail.com, c: (210) 980-4048
- Beth Watkins, Justice, 4th Court of Appeals, beth@keepbeth.com, c: (210) 382-2384
- Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe, Chief of Staff, Commissioner Clay-Flores, frankiegwolfe@gmail.com, c: (210) 332-2348
Involvement
- Elected, State Democratic Executive Committee
- President, St. Mary's Student Government Association
- Member of Executive Committee, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
- Delivered remarks at high school commencement as the Student Body President
Timeline
Organizing Director
Beto Altamirano for Mayor of San Antonio
06.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Communications
Re-Elect Rebeca Clay-Flores, Bexar County Commissioner
04.2024 - 11.2024
Campaign Manager
Re-Elect Justice Liza Rodriguez, 4th Court of Appeals
04.2024 - 11.2024
Communications Strategist
Texas House Democratic Caucus
04.2024 - 09.2024
Director of Operations
Kristian Carranza for House District 118
11.2023 - 03.2024
Field Director
Re-Elect Mayor Ron Nirenberg
01.2023 - 05.2023
Field Organizer
Frank Ramirez for State Representative
07.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
William J. Brennan High School
BA - Political Science
St. Mary's University
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