MACKENZIE EWING
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced political operative and California State Assembly District Director with a demonstrated history in political organization and district office management. Skilled in grassroots organizing, direct mail and digital creative, and volunteer management, with a strong consulting background. As a District Director, plays a vital leadership role in overseeing district office operations and activities, working closely with the Member, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and Communications Director to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives within the district. Combines a collaborative approach with a deep commitment to effective community engagement and impactful advocacy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District Director
California State Assembly - Assemblymember Haney
04.2024 - Current
- Manages District office staff with a range of experience, from very senior to just out of college.
- Acts as the Member's representative by responding to significant and complex constituent inquiries and problems; and attending local government, community and private interest group meetings.
- Serves as a liaison between the district and the Member and Chief of Staff by maintaining an awareness and involvement in district affairs and issues; frequently reports and makes recommendations to the Member and Chief of Staff.
- Supervises and coordinates the operations in the district office, including scheduling the Member's activities, performing tasks requested by the Member, reviewing important correspondence, and coordinating with the Capitol office.
- Makes presentations at events on behalf of the Member.
- Oversees management of constituent data and correspondence using the constituent management software program.
- Acts responsibly and complies with Assembly policies and rules as outlined by the Personnel Policy Manual.
- Does other related work as assigned.
District Field Representative
California State Assembly - Assemblymember Haney
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked on constituent casework, supervised interns, maintained awareness of and involvement in all aspects of district affairs (i.e communications, social media, district budget asks) established and maintained relationships with local elected officials and other stakeholders, managed and coordinated district office events.
- Completed paperwork in full, on time and with high accuracy.
- Assisted in training new team members, resulting in increased productivity and overall team performance.
- Addressed constituent complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Field Organizer
Matt Haney for State Assembly
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained field staff in door knocking and phone banking, helped develop canvassing scripts and knocked approximately 600 doors and made approximately 900 phone calls a week in voter outreach.
- Instrumental in whipping votes to get the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club endorsement.
- Led staff development meetings to organize volunteers and members toward unified goals.
- Liaised with political organizations and initiatives to confirm consideration of community best interests within campaigns and political agendas.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Political Consultant and Media Strategist
CleanSweep Campaigns
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Political Consultant and Media Strategist on 12 simultaneous campaigns during the 2019-2020 cycle, including but not limited to: Kimbley Craig for Salinas Mayor, John Laird for State Senate, and Bevan Dufty for BART Board.
- Assisted in crafting persuasive mailer messaging that resonated with a wide range of constituents.
- Set up canvassing and phone banking for supportive Labor Unions.
- Organized successful get-out-the-vote efforts by developing comprehensive voter outreach programs, ultimately driving higher turnout in support of political clients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of campaign strategies using post-election data analysis, identifying areas for improvement in future endeavors.
- Raised candidate profiles by organizing public appearances, interviews, and debates with key stakeholders.
Political Strategist
Yes on C – Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Legislation
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Established and maintained relationships/management of merchants.
- Garnered support and endorsements from elected officials, Democratic club board members and other politically influential individuals.
- Created and managed data and tracking systems for internal use.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
Field Director
Yes on C-Our City, Our Home
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed a team of 9 trainers and 350 canvassers and phone bankers, most of whom are representative of our homeless community.
- Worked with local unions on supportive tactics.
- Developed and executed comprehensive field operations plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, training, and onboarding processes for new employees within the campaign.
Field Director
Matt Haney for Supervisor
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversaw a team of a dozen interns and canvassers to knock 7,000 doors and make 14,000 phone calls, winning the election with a strong field program and garnering 63% of the vote.
- Organized supportive efforts from local unions and democratic clubs.
- Optimized field operations by utilizing data-driven decision-making processes and performance metrics.
- Made phone calls, door-to-door visits and window sign placements.
Field Director
Rafael Mandelman for Supervisor
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed a team of a dozen interns and canvassers to knock 41,000 doors and make 8,000 phone calls, winning with 63% of the vote.
- Worked closely with local unions and democratic clubs on phone banks and canvassing efforts.
- Streamlined reporting processes to improve accuracy in data collection efforts while reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, offering constructive feedback to promote ongoing professional growth amongst interns.
Regional Field Director
Arizona Democratic Party
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Led general election effort in key districts; made over 150,000 phone calls, knocked over 80,000 doors, sent over 77,000 text messages in two months with four staffers.
- Coordinated logistical aspects of regional events, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.
- Streamlined reporting processes for increased efficiency in information sharing between the field team and upper management.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Field Director & Outreach Coordinator
Bernie 2016
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Excelled in progressively complex roles across four winning caucus and primary states; managed a variety of teams and multiple offices; implemented daily and end goal strategies to garner support; cultivated relationships with state and local leadership; oversaw communication with constituency groups; activated volunteers and coordinated large events.
- Worked as Regional Field Director for the Iowa Caucuses, State Field Director for Nebraska, State Political Director for Oregon and Regional Field Director for Oakland/San Leandro
Cook
Nike Headquarters
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Campaign Director
Fieldworks
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Recruited, hired, and trained field staff; consistently exceeded canvassing goals (over 100,000 doors knocked and 20,000 valid voter registration cards).
- Designed and set up functional office space; developed and implemented quality control systems; responsible for accurate and timely data collection and reporting as well as other administrative and managerial duties.
- Developed managed, and executed grassroots organizing efforts resulting in a strong local presence and increased community involvement in several state and local campaigns.
Canvassing Director
Grassroots Campaigns
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Recruited, hired, and trained team of 40 canvassers from local community; developed leaders and cultivated motivating atmosphere; personally raised over $10,000 street canvassing; managed office budget, processed payroll, and maintained records
English Instructor
Various schools & businesses in Prague, Czech Republic
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Taught English to students of all ages and levels of experience; created class curriculum for each grade level; coordinated school trips; supervised other instructors
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Improved classroom engagement by implementing interactive teaching techniques and hands-on learning experiences.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
01.2011
Master’s Degree - International Economic and Political Studies
Univerzita Karlova
01.2007
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science
The University of Arizona
01.2001
Skills
- Fundraising
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Rapport and relationship building
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, CRM databases
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, Executive Board Internal Co-Chair, 01//19 -12/19
- Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, Executive Board, 01/20-12/24
Timeline
District Director
California State Assembly - Assemblymember Haney
04.2024 - Current
District Field Representative
California State Assembly - Assemblymember Haney
06.2022 - 04.2024
Field Organizer
Matt Haney for State Assembly
01.2021 - 01.2022
Political Strategist
Yes on C – Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Legislation
03.2019 - 09.2019
Political Consultant and Media Strategist
CleanSweep Campaigns
01.2019 - 01.2020
Field Director
Yes on C-Our City, Our Home
09.2018 - 11.2018
Field Director
Matt Haney for Supervisor
06.2018 - 09.2018
Field Director
Rafael Mandelman for Supervisor
01.2017 - 01.2018
Regional Field Director
Arizona Democratic Party
07.2016 - 11.2016
Field Director & Outreach Coordinator
Bernie 2016
01.2015 - 01.2016
Cook
Nike Headquarters
01.2013 - 01.2015
Canvassing Director
Grassroots Campaigns
03.2012 - 08.2012
Campaign Director
Fieldworks
01.2012 - 01.2013
English Instructor
Various schools & businesses in Prague, Czech Republic
01.2003 - 01.2009
Master’s Degree - International Economic and Political Studies
Univerzita Karlova
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science
The University of Arizona
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
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