MAYA LEWIS
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a diverse background in marketing, service-leadership, and politics. Eager creative with a passion for utilizing skills and experience to support meaningful causes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Finance Assistant
Keir Bradford-Grey For Attorney General Campaign
09.2023 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between donors and the candidate, ensuring effective communication and understanding of campaign objectives.
- Developed talking points for donors and constituents to articulate the candidate's vision and goals.
- Staffed the candidate at various events, providing seamless support during public appearances.
- Created and maintained the campaign schedule, managing logistics and ensuring timely execution of events.
- Conducted donor research to identify potential contributors and tailored engagement strategies.
- Played a key role in planning campaign events, meet and greets, and fundraisers, contributing to successful fundraising initiatives.
- Managed the travel schedule for the candidate, arranging complex itineraries and ensuring smooth logistics through proactivity.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain beneficial relationships with donors.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating adaptability, discretion, and maintaining composure.
- Handled follow ups for the candidate to maintain ongoing relationships with donors, constituents, and political contacts.
Creative Intern
76 Words Marketing Agency
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed to the successful planning and execution of media production efforts by providing assistance with creative direction, organization, and logistics.
- Showcased strong project management and organizational skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Exemplified strong written and content creation skills through the development of political advertisements for organizations and political candidates throughout the country
- Worked closely with political campaigns to manage campaign social media accounts, newsletters, email outreach
- Organized project files and assets, streamlining team collaboration and workflow efficiency.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to provide creative input on project direction.
Executive Board Member
Black Beyond Border
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Led the successful organizing and hosting of the 2020 Young Black Travelers Virtual Summit- a high-impact event that promoted cross- cultural exchange and global citizenship.
- Moderated panel discussions and cultural expositions featuring prominent global diplomats, international bloggers, artists, and innovators, resulting in virtual attendance of over 250 individuals.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive, virtual 12-week Global Cities Cultural Exchange Program for black high school students to foster global citizenship and connection with African Diaspora activists. Crafted weekly syllabi to ensure program effectiveness and student engagement.
- Innovatively drove engagement and growth for the organization by creating and executing targeted weekly social media campaigns to promote the objectives, events, and members of Black Beyond Borders, resulting in increased online presence and community involvement.
Student Ambassador
Teach for America
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Effectively executing outreach and recruitment efforts for Teach for America by utilizing a range of tactics, including programming, classroom presentations, and media relations.
- Engaged with 150 students each semester and planned and executed three events per semester.
- Cultivated exceptional organizational skills and ability to work independently
Education
B.A. International Studies -
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA12.2022
Global Development And Service Learnin
Thinking Beyond Borders Gap-Year Program
Lima, PeruSkills
Organization
Time Management
Multitasking
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Financial Record Keeping
Microsoft Excel
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptable
Community Service
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Target Chair, 08/2021-12/2022,
Demonstrated exceptional planning, leadership, and organization skills by designing and executing 6 targeted service initiatives, focused on promoting the empowerment of women in the community. Showcased a dedication to promoting cultural diversity and enriching the experiences of underprivileged minority youth women by collaborating with various organizations to expose them to diverse forms of art and broaden their experiences., Atlanta, Georgia
- You Can Vote, Civic Fellow, 05/2020-08/2020
Developed and executed effective communication strategies and educational initiatives to increase voting literacy and mobilize civic engagement among college students in North Carolina. Applied research skills to inform and guide efforts, conducting a thorough investigation into voter accessibility in various counties in North Carolina, Durham, North Carolina
Timeline
Campaign Finance Assistant
Keir Bradford-Grey For Attorney General Campaign
09.2023 - Current
Creative Intern
76 Words Marketing Agency
06.2022 - 09.2023
Student Ambassador
Teach for America
08.2021 - 12.2022
Executive Board Member
Black Beyond Border
06.2020 - 12.2022
B.A. International Studies -
Spelman College
Global Development And Service Learnin
Thinking Beyond Borders Gap-Year Program
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