Misty A. Tienken
Public Relations/Campaign Strategy
Washington DC
Summary
Public Relations professional with strong background in media relations, strategic communication, and crisis management. Proven ability to drive successful campaigns and enhance brand image. Valued team player known for adaptability, reliability, and achieving results in fast-paced environments. Skilled in content creation, stakeholder engagement, and social media strategy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Associate
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
03.2024 - Current
- Communicated with media daily to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Wrote press releases and pitch notes for client cases
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered donor awareness and knowledge.
- Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries for National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.
- Tracked media coverage and analyzed results to measure campaign effectiveness and guide future efforts.
- Crafted compelling press releases and other promotional materials that garnered significant media coverage.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
Campaign Manager
Jennifer Mejares Pham For RCBOE (won)
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced campaign performance by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align campaign objectives, messaging, and target audiences.
- Utilized social media advantageously for free and persuasive media.
- Managed multi-channel campaigns for increased brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Leveraged social media analytics tools to monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed in realtime.
- Streamlined campaign reporting processes, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
- Defined all campaign roles and filled positions.
- Followed federal, state, and county campaign reporting and financials in a timely manner.
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
- Built political coalitions to enhance message.
- Developed campaigns, led design, and tracked results, winning the campaign by over 12 points.
- Conducted thorough post-campaign analysis to identify successes, areas for improvement, and key learnings for future initiatives.
Campaign Manager
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, AD74 (won)
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Campaign Strategist
- Implemented numerous action plans for strategic GET OUT THE VOTE throughout the new District.
- Media Relations, including media interviews via zoom and in studio
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area.
- Built political coalitions to enhance message.
- Defined all campaign roles and filled positions.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
- Utilized social media advantageously for free and persuasive media.
- Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.
- Represented the Assemblywoman at meetings and events throughout CA AD74
- Opposition Research, Polling, and Financial Research with the Cal-Access and FPPC
Communications Director
Jake Corman For Pennsylvania Governor
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed media strategies to support campaign launch, increase public visibility and drive campaign engagement.
- Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies to increase campaign awareness and engagement.
- Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Coordinated Schedules and point of contact for all Media Contacts
- Research projects for informative videos
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Axos Bank
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Campaign Coordinator
Congressman Darrell Issa (won)
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Opposition research against opponent
- Created and edited mini video and audio clips, for commercials and Ad's
- Tracked and recorded our opponents Town Halls/Events
- Built political coalitions to enhance message.
- Went to events throughout CA50 on behalf of Congressman Issa
- Organized and created several business town halls throughout CA50
- Strategically used social media, throughout the primary, to attack or set the record straight
- Organized media inquiries and requests
- Financial research, both FPPC and FEC
- Created briefing papers for all events within the district
- Won the Primary with 3 Republican's and 1 Democrat
- Detailed analysis and research on all Congressional candidates answers, in CA50 forums and debates
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of the campaign.
Communications Director
Ventura County Supervisor Bob Huber
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns.
- Coordinated and directed public relations activities to align with Supervisors strategic goals.
- Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Acted as point of contact for inbound media related calls.
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
Regional Field Director
US Senator Deb Fischer (won)
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Recruited and managed volunteers for the primary
- Represented the Senator at meetings and events throughout Nebraska
- Planned constituent outreach for the Senator
- Pitched and implemented numerous action plans for strategic GOTV
- Opposition research
- Communication/Media relations
- Briefing papers for every events and parades in the district
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
District Representative
California State Senator Ted Gaines
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Heavy constituent interactions and casework
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, prospective customers and executives.
- Acted as liaison for Senator at District meetings and events
- Organized large scale District events with Media presence
- Coordinated schedules
- Legislative research
- Communications/Media relations
- Handed out awards and proclamations, when the Senator wasn't available
- Wrote the Senators talking points for district events.
Chief of Staff to City Councilman
Oceanside City Councilman Gary Felien
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Acted as a liaison between the Councilman, City Manager, City Administration, & the public
- Heavy Constituent interaction
- Composed correspondence, casework, position papers, and research for the councilman
- Represented the Councilman in his absence at meetings and committees
- Legislative Aide and researcher for variety of ordinances and projects
- Communications/Media Relations
- Coordinated Schedules
- Planned and maintained the office budget
- Drafted Press Releases and City Ordinances
- Briefing papers for every event
- Presented awards and proclamations for constituents and businesses
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections and conduct presentations.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California - San Diego
06.2010
Skills
- Coalition Building
- Policy Development and analysis
- PR and Media Relations
- Message Campaigns
- Press Releases
- Social Media
- Fundraising
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2-100 staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Public Relations Associate
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
03.2024 - Current
Campaign Manager
Jennifer Mejares Pham For RCBOE (won)
11.2023 - 04.2024
Campaign Manager
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, AD74 (won)
07.2022 - 11.2022
Communications Director
Jake Corman For Pennsylvania Governor
02.2022 - 07.2022
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Axos Bank
01.2021 - 02.2022
Campaign Coordinator
Congressman Darrell Issa (won)
12.2019 - 11.2020
Communications Director
Ventura County Supervisor Bob Huber
05.2019 - 11.2019
Regional Field Director
US Senator Deb Fischer (won)
02.2018 - 11.2018
District Representative
California State Senator Ted Gaines
01.2016 - 02.2018
Chief of Staff to City Councilman
Oceanside City Councilman Gary Felien
02.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California - San Diego
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