Joshua Laramie
North Shore REALTORS®
Amesbury,MA
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Government Affairs Director with expertise in legislative advocacy, fundraising, and public policy research. Proven record of engaging stakeholders and driving successful fundraising initiatives, I am returning to work after a medical leave of absence. My medical problems have been addressed and I am ready to work.
Work History
Government Affairs Director
1 Year 10 Months- Directed legislative advocacy initiatives by engaging 14 state representatives, 4 state senators, 27 city councilors, and over 50 select board members to promote pro-housing and pro-realtor® legislation.
- Helped raise $100,000+ for the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) over two years.
- Conducted in-depth research and authored 230+ articles to inform real estate professionals about local housing and regulatory challenges.
- Spearheaded recruitment and mobilization of over 25 volunteer leaders for statewide lobbying initiatives for the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® Day on the Hill.
- Developed and implemented strategies for successful fundraising events, resulting in over $100,000 raised for Realtor® Political Action Committee.
Campaign Manager
7 Months- Recruited, trained, and managed a leadership team of 25 volunteers to enhance campaign operational efficiency.
- Oversaw field program execution, achieving outreach to 3,000 households and completing over 5,000 voter calls.
- Crafted and executed all campaign messaging and literature to enhance outreach efforts, including five direct mail pieces.
- Executed targeted donor engagement strategies to secure $35,000 in grassroots funding.
- Managed social media outreach, increasing online engagement through tailored content and messaging.
Campaign Manager
8 Months- Executed transition of campaign strategy to fully digital operations, ensuring seamless voter outreach during COVID-19.
- Oversaw phone banking operations and literature distribution, achieving over 40,000 calls and 10,000 door contacts.
- Directed daily operations and performance management for 10 interns and 2 campaign staffers.
- Developed and executed targeted fundraising strategies that generated $90,000 in grassroots contributions.
- Oversaw candidate's calendar management and served as representative at community events.
- Managed social media strategy to enhance campaign presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Analyzed polling data to refine campaign tactics and address voter concerns effectively.
Regional Organizer
10 Months- Spearheaded recruitment, training, and support initiatives for 30 volunteer team leaders.
- Managed regional field operations across New Hampshire’s Southern Tier, coordinating canvassing, phone banking, peer-to-peer texting, and data operations to drive voter outreach.
- Recruited, trained, and supported 30 volunteer team leaders.
- Trained volunteer team leaders and new staff in VoteBuilder (VAN) database management.
Campaign Manager
6 Months- Directed field operation initiatives, achieving 25,000 door knocks to strengthen local persuasion efforts,
- Cultivated and managed relationships with donors to successfully raise over $55,000 in grassroots funding.
- Spearheaded design and development of campaign website.
- Managed social media accounts created targeted ads to reach likely voters.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Economics
Master of Arts - Economics
Skills
Legislative Advocacy
Public Policy Research
Donor development
Volunteer management
Advanced Excel
Data Analysis
Expert Excel Skills
Proficient Writing and Proof Reading
Timeline
Government Affairs Director
North Shore REALTORS®
12.2021 - 10.2023Read More
Campaign Manager
Charlie Tontar for Mayor
04.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Campaign Manager
Christina Eckert for State Representative
03.2020 - 11.2020Read More
Regional Organizer
Cory Booker 2020 Presidential Campaign
03.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Campaign Manager
Christina Eckert for State Representative
05.2018 - 11.2018Read More
Boston College
Master of Science from Applied Economics
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Merrimack College
Master of Arts from Economics
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