Marvin Richardson
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Community engagement and public affairs professional with 15+ years of experience organizing campaigns, building coalitions, developing community leaders, and advancing public policy initiatives throughout California. Proven ability to recruit and lead teams, collaborate with elected officials and community partners, coordinate strategic outreach campaigns, and mobilize stakeholders around shared goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Union Representative
Local 21
San Francisco, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Advocated for members' rights during negotiations, ensuring fair treatment and equitable outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between union leadership and members, enhancing transparency and trust.
- Conducted workshops on labor laws, empowering members with knowledge and resources.
- Resolved conflicts through mediation, fostering a collaborative environment among stakeholders.
Political Campaign Management
01.2010 - Current
- Recruited, trained, and supervised campaign organizers and canvassers.
- Directed field operations, GOTV programs, and voter contact strategies.
- Managed candidate, ballot measure, and issue campaigns across California.
Member Consultant
California Senate Democratic Caucus
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Supported Senate leadership under Pro Tem Toni Atkins and Mark McGuire on statewide policy initiatives.
- Coordinated constituent outreach, town halls, press conferences, and public engagement events.
- Developed press releases, website content, social media, and communications strategies.
- Partnered with legislators, staff, and stakeholders to advance legislative priorities.
Member Consultant
California Assembly Democratic Caucus
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supported Assembly leadership on outreach, constituent engagement, and strategic projects.
- Managed project plans and election-cycle reporting.
- Collaborated on health care, education, and public safety initiatives.
Deputy Director
California Vote Project
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Directed voter registration efforts across 16 Assembly districts over seven election cycles.
- Registered more than 203,000 voters with a 95% vote-by-mail enrollment rate.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised more than 436 employees.
- Managed budgets, payroll, scheduling, and multi-office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Howard University
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Community Organizing
- Coalition Building
- Government Relations
- Public Affairs
- Strategic Communications
- Constituent Services
- Political Campaign Management
- Leadership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
Timeline
Sr. Union Representative
Local 21
03.2026 - Current
Member Consultant
California Senate Democratic Caucus
01.2018 - 01.2024
Member Consultant
California Assembly Democratic Caucus
01.2014 - 01.2018
Political Campaign Management
01.2010 - Current
Deputy Director
California Vote Project
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Howard University
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix