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Maggie Carroll
Public Affairs Consultant
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder/Executive Director
Action New Orleans PAC
New Orleans, LA
12.2017 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and align priorities with those of the mayor's office
- Worked closely with stakeholders and key leaders to guide operational strategy.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization mission to raise awareness and support.
- Conducted targeted research to identify advantageous trends in public opinion
Political Director/Campaign Manager
LaToya Cantrell Campaign Fund
New Orleans, LA
01.2012 - Current
- Directed collaboration between campaign staff and leadership team advisors,
- Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results.
- Identified metrics using data and research to evaluate effectiveness campaign priorities
- Fostered positive relationships with key stakeholders
- Cultivated strong political image and identity of candidate
- Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations.
- Developed policy positions and crafted public statements outlining stances.
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed relationships.
Owner
Walmsley Ave Preservation LLC
New Orleans, LA
03.2006 - 10.2017
- Renovated and returned to market valuable and historic properties that were flooded in Hurricane Katrina
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Implemented historic residential standards and practices
- Managed sub-contractors, payroll, construction costs
- Developed designs for structures while integrating modern residential technologies
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 08.2000 - 06.2005
Minor - Spanish Language And Literature
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 08.2000 - 06.2005
Minor - Photography
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 08.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Strategic planning
Recruitment and hiring
Project Management
Operations management
Contract Management
Negotiation
Program oversight
Staff Management
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Salesforce
NGP
Timeline
Founder/Executive Director
Action New Orleans PAC
12.2017 - Current
Political Director/Campaign Manager
LaToya Cantrell Campaign Fund
01.2012 - Current
Owner
Walmsley Ave Preservation LLC
03.2006 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Louisiana Tech University
08.2000 - 06.2005
Minor - Spanish Language And Literature
Louisiana Tech University
08.2000 - 06.2005
Minor - Photography
Louisiana Tech University
08.2000 - 06.2005