Melissa Brown
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
New Georgia Project
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 01.2015
- Planned and managed multiple political events and fundraisers, including annual Campaign Cookout and Candidate Meet & Greets.
- Completed all marketing for events via social media and coordinated all aspects including food, workers, and guest lists of high ranking state officials.
- Coordinated and executed, including design and content, Newport county mailer for all registered voters.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Led project teams through elections, campaigns and run off elections if needed.
Executive Director/Campaign Manager
Organization America
Atlanta, GA
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with voters.
- Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to Canvassers.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Attended required meetings and training sessions.
- Worked with traditional media to obtain coverage of key events.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
- Defined all campaign roles and filled positions.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with campers.
Campaign Field Director
PBS Cascade Public Media
Atlanta, GA
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
- Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Defined all campaign roles and filled positions.
- Handled early-voter and election day operations to report procedures with only 1 or 2 discrepancies in results tabulation and managed voter outreach protocols.
- Trained and mentored new canvassers in operations and practices.
- Utilized social media advantageously for free and persuasive media.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
- Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with voters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Organizational Communication
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA04.2011
High School Diploma -
Macon County High School
Montezuma, GA06.2008
Skills
- Account Management
- Client On-Boarding
- Microsoft Office
- Business Administration
- Training Methods
- Consulting
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Business Travel
- Project Management
- Scheduling & Organization
- Sales Team Management
- Contracts
Timeline
Campaign Field Director
PBS Cascade Public Media
03.2018 - 01.2023
Executive Director/Campaign Manager
Organization America
03.2015 - 01.2018
Project Manager
New Georgia Project
03.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Organizational Communication
Atlanta Technical College
High School Diploma -
Macon County High School
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