Makeda McLune
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
Experienced political fundraiser, strategist and development director representing public and private sector federal, state and local government relations, advocacy and public affairs. Searching for a positions as a Project Manager, Government Affairs Specialist, or in a capacity to utilize abilities in team management and services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor
Stanley Campbell For US Senate
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored and trained talented staff, which prepared team members for providing exemplary organizing and building for campaign within faith based, political and community structures statewide.
- Enhanced candidate relationships by providing strategic advice and guidance on political trends and best practices.
- Led change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and support short-term objectives.
- Maintained an extensive professional network and leveraged connections to secure new campaign leads, contributing to sustained relationships throughout the state of Florida.
Consultant
The McLune Group LLC
01.2014 - Current
- Adept strategist with superior proven methodologies to promote the election of candidates through fundraising, campaign strategies, media development, public relations and government affairs.
- Ensured all government relations activities were accurately documented and reported to relevant authorities in compliance with legal requirements.
- Developed persuasive advocacy materials, including fact sheets, briefing documents, and position papers to support lobbying efforts.
- Managed a contact database of elected officials and their staff to streamline communication efforts within the organization.
Program Manager
Miami-Dade Bar
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Building a list of 100 plus donors to give between $500-$10,000 towards building fund
- Implementing strategies for long term relationships with potential sponsors and sustain current donors
- Working closely with Board members to identify legacy gifting
- Assisting in program development and strategy for membership
- Division
- Building curriculum for pilot law clinic program for City of Miami.
District Manager
Florida House of Representatives
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervised locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation on behalf of the FL House of Representative district office.
- Assisted Member in official responsibilities in committee, leadership, or administrative settings.
- Manages overall district operation and work flow; responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and managing district staff; represents Member at events; monitors district issues and politics, conducts staff outreach.
Deputy Finance Director
Sean Shaw for Attorney General
01.2018
- Managed South Florida finance meetings, events, and trained interns in the region
- Participated in weekly conference calls with statewide finance staff on fundraising objectives and goals
- Coordinated South Florida community outreach with civic and local leadership
- Hit $5 Million raise goal for General Election.
Finance Director
Annette Taddeo for Florida State Senate-SD40
01.2017
- Reported directly to Candidate and Campaign Manager
- Created finance plan with $250K primary budget and 2.4MM General Elections budget
- Worked with IEs and Senate Caucus
- Managed candidate call time, donor research, and targeting
- Managed finance metrics.
Finance Director
Miami-Dade Democratic Party
01.2017
- Responsible for raising funds and managing high-level donor relationships alongside the Party Chair, Executive Director and other leaders within Miami-Dade County.
- Operated with a high degree of independence, but be accountable to clearly defined monthly goals.
- Planned several high dollar donor meetings and fundraisers for the local party.
Deputy Finance Director
Taddeo for U.S. Congress-FL 26
01.2016
- Managed candidate call time, donor research, and targeting
- Managed finance metrics.
Union National Organizer
American Federation of Government Employees
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Organized TSA membership at 5 South Florida airports.
PR & Marketing Director
TransMedia Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed and promoted urban clients including Palm Beach Film Festival.
Executive Director
Luke Records & Films
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Oversaw all aspects of independent label from distribution, marketing, concert promotions, early digital advertising, new talent & personnel management.
Education
Bachelors of Science - International Relations
Florida International University
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Political strategy
- Legislative Knowledge
- Infrastructure Planning
- Fundraising expertise
- Leadership Team Building
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
Timeline
Senior Advisor
Stanley Campbell For US Senate
10.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Miami-Dade Bar
05.2022 - 01.2023
District Manager
Florida House of Representatives
04.2021 - 11.2021
Deputy Finance Director
Sean Shaw for Attorney General
01.2018
Finance Director
Annette Taddeo for Florida State Senate-SD40
01.2017
Finance Director
Miami-Dade Democratic Party
01.2017
Deputy Finance Director
Taddeo for U.S. Congress-FL 26
01.2016
Consultant
The McLune Group LLC
01.2014 - Current
Union National Organizer
American Federation of Government Employees
01.2008 - 01.2011
PR & Marketing Director
TransMedia Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
Executive Director
Luke Records & Films
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelors of Science - International Relations
Florida International University
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College