Natasha Levinsohn
Sr. Director of Political Operations
Frederick,MD
Summary
Operations Manager offering 10+ years of experience in sales and operations oversight of linear and digital advertising. Successful at creating workflow efficiencies to drive revenue and provide resource savings. Documented strengths at turning low-performing teams into top producers, collaborating effectively within a team and across departments, and evaluating team performance through analytics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Director of Political Operations
Ampersand
01.2023 - Current
Director of Political Operations
Ampersand
07.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Manager
Ampersand, NCC Media
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Implemented initiatives and provided direction, training, and mentorship to 23 Political Account Executives.
- Directly supervised six Political Account Executives and a budget of about $350M per political cycle.
- Collaborated with cable affiliates to ensure effective execution of ad campaigns.
- Streamlined sales processes internally and worked on product development to automate tasks.
Account Executive
National Cable Communications, NCC Media
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Produced research materials that aided political candidates and issue groups in buying cable in the most strategic and efficient manner.
- Managed a team that was responsible for executing and stewarding ad campaign orders.
- Pitched up to 10 cable media plans a day to clients.
Team Leader
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted two Senior Account Executives with extensive research and strategic planning in preparing and delivering pitches to potential clients.
- Oversaw and managed ads from purchase to execution; troubleshooted technical glitches; implemented revisions in response to real-time news occurrences; liaised with media buying agencies and national cable sales managers.
- Supervised and mentored a team of up to five Sales Coordinators.
Sales Coordinator
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Inputted and maintained orders; assisted in data entry necessary for pitches to media buying agencies.
- Contributed to special projects aimed at preparing the office for an influx of business during the 2012 election cycle.
Administrative Assistant
College of American Pathologists
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Produced, formatted and edited correspondence and policy documents from verbal direction and from knowledge of document control policies of the division.
- Created a presentation for the Staff Representative that leads the Economic Affairs Committee.
- Coordinated with various staff to support activities of the division; served as a liaison between departments in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational matters.
- Scheduled and coordinated Hill meetings, appointments, events and other activities for physician leaders.
Intern
Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided administrative support to the office; drafted and proofread constituent correspondence.
- Interacted with constituents and helped schedule constituent and staff events.
- Researched legislation and district issues.
Legislative Aide
Office Of Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen
Austin, TX
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Managed a portfolio of about 10 bills covering issues such as autism, agriculture, and financial investment; wrote speeches for Rep. Guillen to deliver on the floor of the Texas State House and in front of legislative committees; gathered necessary witnesses to testify in support of the bill; edited, proofread and managed legislation, resolutions and related documents.
- Managed tasks related to the Representative’s committee assignments; attended committee hearings; summarized committee bills and corresponded with committee staff; conducted policy and legislative research.
- Supervised a team of interns tasked with completing duties as assigned by the legislative staff.
Legislative Intern
Office Of Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen
Austin, TX
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Performed research, wrote bill summaries and communicated with legislators, liaisons of state agencies, constituents and members of the general public.
- Planned four policy advisory council meetings for 400 community leaders in the Representative’s district.
Education
B.A - Government, African Studies, Sociology
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Team Building and Motivation
Reporting expertise
People Management
Hiring and Retention
Problem-solving abilities
Product Development and UAT
Timeline
Sr. Director of Political Operations
Ampersand
01.2023 - Current
Director of Political Operations
Ampersand
07.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Manager
Ampersand, NCC Media
05.2017 - 06.2021
Account Executive
National Cable Communications, NCC Media
01.2014 - 04.2017
Team Leader
03.2012 - 12.2013
Sales Coordinator
11.2011 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant
College of American Pathologists
09.2011 - 11.2011
Intern
Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier
11.2010 - 05.2011
Legislative Aide
Office Of Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen
01.2009 - 06.2009
Legislative Intern
Office Of Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen
08.2008 - 12.2008
B.A - Government, African Studies, Sociology
The University of Texas
08.2006 - 05.2010
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