Deidra Reese
Westerville,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully Identifying and strategic community partnerships, managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired objectives. Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, presentations, development of print media and social media. Proficient on multiple CRM platforms and Computer Competency Proficient Program Director specializing in strategic planning, operational leadership and improvements for diverse projects. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in public policy and government relations to new position with long-term potential for growth and advancement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Statewide Operations and Program Director
Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation/ Ohio Unity Coalition
New Albany, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Member of executive team responsible for designing and implementing strategic initiatives
- Management of executive budget, including resource development and grants management
- Design and implement strategic community relations program to engage civic and non-profit organizations to support strategic plan
- Manage social media and public relations including earned and paid media
- Design and Implement training curricula aligned with strategic initiatives Represent organization at federal, state and local meetings as well as before media.
Director
Ohio AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184
Columbus, OH
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Managed all operations of Chapter 1184, including fiscal management, internal and external communications, membership recruitment, and membership engagement
- Designed communications and media engagement strategies
- Designed, implemented and facilitated all training programs for Chapter 1184 members
- Reviewed and synthesized all data for development of speeches, talking points and other background pieces for Executive Board members.
Executive Director
Ohio Voice
Columbus, OH
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed Multi-million-dollar budget and re-granting program to support civic engagement for 56 non- profit organizations across Ohio
- Developed and implemented multi-organization coordinated strategic plan for Civic engagement
- Interfaced with media for all public relations and community engagement for Ohio Voice.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ohio AFL-CIO
Columbus, OH
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Built External Relationships between Union and External Community Partners
- Designed and developed internal and external communications tools
- Developed Communications and Public Relations Strategy for Community Engagement
- Developed partnership agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with more than 250 partner organizations to foster organizational goals.
Executive Director
League of Women Voters of Ohio
Columbus, OH
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Directed all operational, administrative, and fiscal operations of LWVO
- Fostered external relationships with policy makers and public agencies
- Developed and implemented public relations strategies to raise the profile of the LWVO.
Director of Governmental Affairs
Ohio Education Association
Columbus, OH
06.1998 - 06.2008
- Designed and implemented the association's legislative and political action program
- Designed, implemented and branded successful member advocacy program that realized 500% growth and engagement
- Lobbied federal and state legislature on variety of policy issues
- Managed internal and external relations program for association
- Developed and implemented internal and external legislative communications strategy.
Community Relations Specialist
Total Health Care Plan
Columbus, OH
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Served as strategic team for county startup of managed care plan
- Designed and delivered training program to providers and plan members of managed care plan
- Developed and conducted county public relations plan for managed care plan to increase market share.
Chief Legislative Aide
Ohio General Assembly
Columbus, OH
10.1988 - 06.1996
- Served as legislative director for state legislator
- Developed and implemented the constituent service program
- Represented legislator at various meetings and events
- Analyzed data and developed policy briefs
- Conducted research on issues and navigated bills through the legislative process.
Education
Master's - Public Policy
New England College
10.2010
Certificate - Organizational Development Consulting
National Training Laboratories Institute
06.2006
Bachelor's - Sociology and Anthropology
Denison University
05.1988
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Strong communication skills
- Policy Implementation
- Business Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Partnership Development
- Personnel Supervision
- Program Leadership
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Operations Oversight
Websites
Timeline
Statewide Operations and Program Director
Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation/ Ohio Unity Coalition
06.2020 - Current
Director
Ohio AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184
12.2016 - 06.2021
Executive Director
Ohio Voice
03.2013 - 12.2016
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ohio AFL-CIO
02.2011 - 03.2013
Executive Director
League of Women Voters of Ohio
06.2008 - 02.2011
Director of Governmental Affairs
Ohio Education Association
06.1998 - 06.2008
Community Relations Specialist
Total Health Care Plan
06.1996 - 06.1998
Chief Legislative Aide
Ohio General Assembly
10.1988 - 06.1996
Master's - Public Policy
New England College
Certificate - Organizational Development Consulting
National Training Laboratories Institute
Bachelor's - Sociology and Anthropology
Denison University
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