Kaela Thompson
Arlington,VA
Summary
Self-motivated political operative with extensive skills in constituent outreach and donor management. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top writing abilities and relationship-building skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Communications Director
Congressman Bill Posey
2023.09 - Current
- Draft video and speech scripts for the Congressman
- Manage the Congressman's social media, gaining 700 followers on Twitter, 200 followers on Instagram, and gaining an average of 70,000 impressions a month on Twitter.
- Attend press conferences with the Congressman
- Produce three target emails a week, creating custom curated audiences.
- Manage the 499 program, sending 11 499's a month.
- Draft statements for the media and phones.
- Crafted written op-eds and statements for the record.
- Conversed with media outlets to increase the Congressman's visibility
Communications Associate
National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation
2023.02 - 2023.09
- Proofed, Filed, and Mailed all Donor thank you notes.
- Created Press Releases, Op-Eds, and newsletter pieces for Foundation Action.
- Pitched pieces to media influencers to publish on their site.
- Cultivated press clips and sent highlights to higher ups.
Fundraising Consultant
Mobilize The Message LLC
2021.08 - 2023.02
- Researched and identified potential donors.
- Strategized with clients to improve donor communications.
- Helped 12 candidates raise over $250,000 over one fundraising quarter.
Skills
- Networking
- Social Media Production
- Email Campaigns
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Formal Writing
- Public Speaking
References
- Valentina Valenta - Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08) Legislative Director - Valentina.Valenta@mail.house.gov
- Madeline Waschak - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) Communications Director - Madeline.Waschak@mail.house.gov
Timeline
Deputy Communications Director
Congressman Bill Posey
2023.09 - Current
Communications Associate
National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation
2023.02 - 2023.09
Fundraising Consultant
Mobilize The Message LLC
2021.08 - 2023.02
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