Elizabeth Baer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic strategist and communications adviser with unique abilities to succeed in high-paced environments; well-versed in crisis management, problem solving, and meaningful public engagement with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Associate for Entertainment and Talent Relations
Save the Children US
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Manage existing relationships with Save the Children Ambassadors - Jennifer Garner, Enrique Iglesias, Dakota Fanning, Cobie Smulders; identify and pursue a more diverse ambassador network
- Coordinate events, advocacy opportunities with celebrity ambassadors/representatives
Deputy Director of Scheduling to the Secretary of Education
United States Department of Education
Washington, D.C.
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Constructed Secretary Cardona’s schedule to reflect Biden-Harris Administration priorities; coordinated trips; tracked requests for the Secretary’s time; orchestrated outreach to members of Congress
- Communicated daily with Secretary Cardona, the White House, and external stakeholders; prepared briefing materials; staffed the secretary in person
Wisconsin Regional Political Director
Biden for President
Madison, Wisconsin
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Following a successful performance in Philadelphia, selected to serve as the Regional Political Director for battleground state Wisconsin, delivering an electoral victory for President Biden
- Managed relationships with all 72 county parties, regularly communicated campaign updates, made requests of stakeholders, coordinated and staffed events on the ground with Dr Jill Biden, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, etc.
Surrogates Coordinator
Biden for President
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Temporarily took over Chief of Staff duties for the National Political Department - supported the team broadly by drafting call sheets for Candidate Joe Biden, circulating event memos, updating the master endorser tracker, facilitating communication across the campaign in the height of the pandemic, etc.
- Hosted and staffed campaign surrogates on the ground ahead of the Nevada Caucuses - Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Congressman Filemon Vela, Mayor Eric Garcetti, etc.
Political Associate
Biden for President
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked alongside Iowa Political Director and Deputy Political Director to secure endorsements for Candidate Joe Biden, ultimately delivering him the most endorsements of any candidate competing in the 2020 Iowa Caucuses
- Hosted and staffed campaign surrogates on the ground ahead of the Iowa Caucuses - Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons, Senator Chris Dodd, Congressman Tim Ryan, Congressman Conor Lamb, Governor Bob Kerrey
Assistant Account Executive
Resolute Consulting
Chicago, Illinois
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Functioned as chief conduit between Resolute Consulting and the Bill Daley for Mayor campaign; placed print ads, ordered collateral materials, tracked budget spending
- Provided client updates, made outreach calls, coordinated meetings with Chicago elected officials
Copywriter
Dover Strategy Group
Chicago, Illinois
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Crafted targeted campaign mail material for Democrats seeking election in the 2018 midterm cycle; helped flip six seats to ensure a veto-proof majority in the Illinois House
- Analyzed polling data, wrote content, and provided concept direction for nearly 150 pieces of direct mail
Intern
Public Communications Inc
Chicago, Illinois
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Built media lists, conducted phone and email pitching to national media outlets, drafted client memos
- Facilitated media interviews, contributed to media training sessions, interfaced primarily with advocacy/policy accounts
Education
B.A. in Political Science -
University of Iowa
05.2017
Skills
- Thinking critically
- Fostering inclusivity and trust
- Writing
- Interfacing with stakeholders
- Operating under pressure
- Navigating multi-layered priorities
- Solving complex problems
- Advising leadership
- Exercising discretion
- Intuiting social dynamics
- Orchestrating public engagement
- Understanding internal and external politics
Certification
- Certificate in Human Rights from the University of Iowa
- CORE! Leadership Training
Timeline
Lead Associate for Entertainment and Talent Relations
Save the Children US
08.2022 - Current
Deputy Director of Scheduling to the Secretary of Education
United States Department of Education
05.2021 - 09.2021
Wisconsin Regional Political Director
Biden for President
07.2020 - 11.2020
Surrogates Coordinator
Biden for President
02.2020 - 07.2020
Political Associate
Biden for President
08.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Account Executive
Resolute Consulting
01.2019 - 05.2019
Copywriter
Dover Strategy Group
06.2018 - 11.2018
Intern
Public Communications Inc
10.2017 - 04.2018
B.A. in Political Science -
University of Iowa
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