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Justin Thompson

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Accomplished [Job Title] specializing in overseeing building and running political campaigns at [Type] level. Successful record of working with political action committees to raise funds and promote candidate qualifications to target supporters. Strategic marketer and savvy public relations expert.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

National Campaign Director

CADC-LLC
04.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded collaborations with national partners political strategy development, campaign implementations, the maintenance of electoral and voter targeting, analytical and evaluative systems as well as coordinated community outreach and civic engagement
  • Implemented state and national field plans while managing multiple states programs with over 500 staff members and 2500 canvassers
  • Leverages VAN (Voter Activation Network) and VoteBuilder for daily canvass operations and programmatic development
  • Developed, managed, and tracked all state and national campaign budgets by effectively controlling costs through economical utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Staff Development and implementation of various training protocols and platforms
  • Aiding in the continual relationship building of partners, organizations and coalitions, while developing key relationships with community leaders via outreach.

Regional Field Director

CADC-LLC
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Arranged and facilitated voter engagement events by collaborating with outreach campaign coordinators
  • Developed and executed an effective field and voter contact program by ensuring the campaign had sufficient volunteers and other resources to engage voters
  • Assisted with canvasser recruitment activities and ensured recruitment goals were achieved throughout the duration of the program by developing accountability strategies.

Project Manager

CADC-LLC
01.2004 - 08.2020
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent deadlines by completing high priority task first
  • Implemented state field plans in more than 15 offices with over 70 staff members and 350 canvassers
  • Established relationships with community leaders, allied organizations, and coalitions to build base support in the state
  • Recruited, trained, and managed canvassers to participate in grassroots and civic engagement level activities such as door to door canvassing, outreach, training and public interaction.

Deputy Organizing Director

Guilford County Democratic Party
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Effectively managed high volume recruitment activities during peak hiring season reported on status and analyzed challenges
  • Communicated all pertinent on-the-ground information and provided timely responses to the requests of the organizers and canvassers
  • Promoted the continued development of canvassers in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities by providing canvassers with the positive leadership culture, resources, guidance, and technical support
  • Obtained maximum team performance by ensuring the successful training of all canvassers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Criminal Justice

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Community and Civic Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Relationship Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership & Training
  • Recruitment Strategy
  • Budget Management
  • Event Planning
  • Community Outreach

Affiliations

Highly motivated and principled Director with over seven years of experience in strategic planning, administration, and management for various campaigns. Adept at harnessing creativity in alignment with long-term strategic visions and stellar ability to motivate and influence partnerships thus impacting organizational and successful outcomes.

Timeline

National Campaign Director

CADC-LLC
04.2022 - Current

Regional Field Director

CADC-LLC
06.2018 - 08.2020

Deputy Organizing Director

Guilford County Democratic Party
09.2016 - 05.2018

Project Manager

CADC-LLC
01.2004 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Criminal Justice

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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