David Meadows
305 K Street, SE Washington,DC
Summary
- A position that combines my experience and knowledge of local and national political campaigns with strong media relations and community outreach organizing.
- 28 years of direct participation in national and local Democratic Party politics with strong emphasis in International Labor Union organizing and national LGBT advocacy arenas.
- Has a close and personal relationship with members of the DC City Council and their staff.
- Fully developed relationships with local and national media outlets.
- Management skills and staff analysis that creates higher productivity and profit.
- Creative, organized, highly motivated, multitasking and detail-directed problem solver.
- Respected leader within the District of Columbia's LGBT community, Central Labor Council and Democratic Party.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff/Senior Advisor
Council Of The District Of Columbia
03.2011 - 11.2020
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance reviews to establish and enforce policies and procedures for office functions.
- Developed and advanced legislative priorities while conducting leadership of council committee oversight responsibilities and budget analysis and completions.
- Served as Councilmember's principal contact with business, not for profit, and community members and organizations.
Executive Director
DC Democratic Party
11.2007 - 03.2011
- Directed and implemented the DC Democratic Party's Delegate Selection Plan and Caucus elections, DC Democratic State Conventions, DC Democratic platform and annual Kennedys/King Dinner
- Organized the DC Convention Delegation operations
- Run day to day operations of the DCDSC office
- Coordinated Community outreach activities working closely with DC Elected officials and staff, community organizations and advisory neighborhood commissioners
- Serves as spokesperson for the party and draft all press releases
- Developed strong relationships with national and local media
- Democratic Party liaison to the office of the Mayor and DC Council
- Developed and maintains current DCDSC website.
Political Consultant
New Columbia Consulting
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided professional management service for campaigns and organizations including policy, voter identification and data base management, media relations, event planning, fundraising and staff management
- Clients include the Linda Cropp for Mayor campaign, Kwame Brown for Council, Mendelson for City Council, Capitol Stonewall Democrats, and Comcast DC.
Events Director
National Democratic Club
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Work with Members of Congress and their staff to create, prepare and produce events/fundraisers ranging from 20 to 1,000 attendees including theme, style, and food and beverage for a private club
- In-depth knowledge of employee management, operating procedures, scheduling, payroll, billing and member account management
- Responsible for day to day operations and facility upkeep while managing a staff of 20 employees
- Responsible for marketing and outreach.
Education
A -
College of Southern Maryland
Thomas Stone High School
Member Of National Honor SocietySkills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP2
- Excel certified
- Graphics and Design
- Jonas Country Club Designs Software
Political Community Involvement
- DC Democratic Sate Committee, elected Committeeman, 1998-present
- Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, past President, 2004-2006, Vice-President, 2002-2004, Treasurer, 2000-2002, Secretary, 1998-2000.
- Ward 6 Democrats of Washington, DC, President, 1998-2000, Treasurer, 1996-1998
- 2000 Gore/Lieberman Delegate and 2016 Clinton/Kaine Alternate Delegate at Democratic National Convention
- National Pride at Work, AFL-CIO, Founding Board Member, 1998-2000
- National Stonewall Democrats, Founding member, 1996-present
- Mayor Anthony Williams LGBT Advisory Committee, member, 1998-2006
References
- Hon. Anita Bonds, Councilmember, Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
- Kurt Vorndran, Legislative Director, NTEU, Washington, DC
- Dr. Patricia Elwood, Washington, DC
Timeline
Chief of Staff/Senior Advisor
Council Of The District Of Columbia
03.2011 - 11.2020
Executive Director
DC Democratic Party
11.2007 - 03.2011
Political Consultant
New Columbia Consulting
01.2006 - 10.2007
Events Director
National Democratic Club
01.2005 - 01.2007
A -
College of Southern Maryland
Thomas Stone High School