Lindsey Workman
Summary
Knowledgeable and passionate people organizer with over 10 years of experience leading and inspiring teams. Proven success in increasing activation engagement and building support throughout the country and across multiple fields and various political environments. Extensive success in shifting perspectives, fostering understanding and finding common ground through building impactful relationships. Knowledge in generating grassroots movements, community mobilization, media communication, statistical and data analytics, strategic planning, and mass media marketing. Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Affairs Manager
Vesper Energy
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Led community engagement initiatives across multiple states in the Midwest including but not limited to: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.
- Established and nurtured grassroots organizations to support Vesper Energy's projects in various states.
- Collaborated with local officials to successfully lift solar bans and/or rewrite supportive ordinances in multiple counties and jurisdictions.
- Cultivated and maintained long-term relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders.
- Organized and managed large-scale community events in collaboration with state organizations, such as the Ohio State Parks Foundation.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify community needs before implementing programs to multiple audiences across state.
- Spearheaded corporate social responsibility efforts by working closely with nonprofit organizations on joint projects benefiting the local population through a community giving program.
National Organizer
Rank the Vote
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills while working on multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Leveraged social media tools effectively to create buzz around events, driving increased registrations and engagement.
- Maintained clear communication channels between all parties involved in event planning process, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
- Adapted swiftly to unforeseen circumstances during events, implementing contingency plans that minimized disruptions to attendees'' experience.
- Developed systems-based approach to establish successful completion of event tasks.
- Scheduled and organized catering, transportation and staffing to manage event logistics.
- Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.
Director of Client Accounts
GoBig Media
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed clients desired outcomes.
- Provided strategic guidance.
- Cultivated and nourished relationships with a variety of clients, ranging from state house to gubernatorial to U.S Senate candidates that I was able to leverage in my next role.
- Lead a team of creatives across various mediums to ensure everyone worked together to achieve the goal of our client.
- Utilized skills from copywriting to graphic design when needed to ensure deadlines were met and clients are happy.
- Leveraged existing networks, and fostered new contacts to recruit new clients, resulting in 12 new clients at GoBig during my tenure.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
National Field Director
The Bravery Project
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Recruited and retained over 600 active volunteers, as the field/GOTV extension of the Lincoln Project and other organizations with similar goals
- Collaborated with fellow organizations on tactics and mobilization in support of the 2020 election
- Formed over 100 coalitions from teachers to farmers to students, who all championed the “Country First” message at the forefront of the Center-Rights efforts in 2020.
- Conceived and distributed all online promotional videos, field guides and press releases.
- Represented The Bravery Project at several digital and in person events.
- These efforts were directly responsible for the over 40% of GOP voters who went for Biden and down ticket Democrats in 2020.
President, National Field Director
Joe Walsh
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Formulated and executed a nationwide field strategy
- Supervised key staff and volunteers throughout the country
- Represented Campaign at numerous GOP events in early states, in support of the “Anyone but Trump” movement, giving speeches and recruiting in hostile territory
- Defeated Trump at 3 locations during 2020 Iowa Caucuses, most notably-Polk City Elementary School.
- Recruited a total of 340 engaged volunteers, across the country
- Formed various coalitions in support of Walsh's GOP Primary effort, building relationships with a variety of people with differing interests and values
Executive Account Manager
Renegade Public Affairs
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Advised and counseled various campaigns on best practices, specializing in grassroots strategy and media management multiple municipal races, and 2 congressional.
- Trained and supervised candidate and staff on field technologies and digital outreach.
Research Associate
Cannon Research Group
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Interpreted and analyzed information on various subjects for a diverse client base.
- Constructed and executed a strategy for optimum use of data found.
- Supervised the editing and construction of research “books” for myself as well as 4 other associates within the firm.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
National Grassroots Director
Johnson-Weld For President
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Devised and executed the national voter outreach and mobilization strategy for the Gary Johnson and Bill Weld's 2016 Presidential campaign, resulting in over 4 million (4,489,233) votes and one of the strongest turnouts for a 3rd party candidate in U.S, history.
- Hired and Supervised 50 state field directors, in addition to various field staff, with an average of 12 “on the ground” staffers in each state.
- Recruited and retained over 20,000 volunteers across 50 states and 2 territories.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and weekly training sessions on various software's and grassroots tactics to ensure success.
- Collaborated with digital, coalitions and finance teams on special projects, outreach events, and recruitment. efforts.
Field Director
Arno Petition Consultants
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a total of 37 paid petition circulator's
- Developed and orchestrated an expansive marketing and PR campaign to garner the attention of potential employees, and amplify awareness of the initiative.
- Maintained proper staffing levels to meet and exceed customer and branch needs.
Volunteer Coordinator/Strategic Outreach
A New Day for America
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Trained local field directors and their ground teams on increasing volunteer retention,recognizing potential volunteers, and cultivating relationships once identified.
- Held weekly courses on voter outreach tactics and campaign software.
- Created a personalized GOTV strategy for each state primary, overseeing each throughout all voting stages to ensure our tactics were aligned with the campaign's goals, changing course when needed.
- Used creative solutions to "find" supporters to maximize voting potential in support of Governor John Kasich's GOP Primary bid.
- Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful fundraisers and community outreach initiatives.
Field Organizer
Ohio Republican Party
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Recruited 215 new and active volunteers by leveraging speaking engagements and relationship building in diverse communities throughout Ohio.
- Worked across coalitions statewide to ensure GOTV mobilization, and increase
- Memberships, resulting in a 30% increase in memberships for 2015.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance down ticket races in Ohio.
Victory Center Director
Kasich Taylor for Ohio
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Produced a monthly average of 54,097 calls; totaling approximately 495,000 since January hire date.
- Expanded the reach of Governor Kasich's re-election campaign using social media in addition to traditional voter contact methods.
- Resulting in the largest GOP turnout of 18-25 demo, in 20+years, a record still unbeaten in 2024.
- Supervised an average of 35 phone bankers on a daily basis, averaging a 90% volunteer retention rate.
- Trained each on proper use of phone systems and etiquette.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
West Virginia University
Skills
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- Email Marketing
- P>Social Media Management
- P>Content Creation Across Various Platforms
- P>SEO and SEM
- P>Data Analysis and Reporting
- P>Google Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube Advertising, Twitter Advertising
- P>Web Design from social graphics to landing pages
- P>Graphic Design
- P>Copywriting
- Strategic Planning
- Crisis Management
- Government relations
- Policy analysis
Certification
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Advanced Google Analytics Certification
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HootSuite Social Marketing Certification
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Google Ads Search Certification
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Google Ads Display Certification
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Meta Certified Creative Strategy Professional
Languages
French
Professional Working
Hebrew
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Community Affairs Manager
Vesper Energy
11.2022 - 10.2024
National Organizer
Rank the Vote
05.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Client Accounts
GoBig Media
04.2021 - 09.2022
National Field Director
The Bravery Project
03.2020 - 11.2020
President, National Field Director
Joe Walsh
08.2019 - 02.2020
Executive Account Manager
Renegade Public Affairs
08.2017 - 07.2019
Research Associate
Cannon Research Group
04.2017 - 08.2017
National Grassroots Director
Johnson-Weld For President
07.2016 - 01.2017
Field Director
Arno Petition Consultants
04.2016 - 06.2016
Volunteer Coordinator/Strategic Outreach
A New Day for America
01.2016 - 04.2016
Field Organizer
Ohio Republican Party
07.2015 - 01.2016
Victory Center Director
Kasich Taylor for Ohio
01.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
West Virginia University
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