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Pearse McNamara

Windermere,FL

Summary

Highly analytical and results-oriented campaign coordinator with over five years experience in developing and leading campaigns as well as managing public communication to achieve political goals. Proven success in managing multiple campaigns simultaneously, providing consulting services, data analysis and fundraising for candidates. Instrumental in devising and deploying robust political tactics and training to guide volunteers and optimize voter turnout. Well-versed in coordinating training programs and cultivating healthy relationships with multidimensional departments, media, vendors, and potential clients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Organizer

League Of Conservation Voters
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
  • Made over 4500 calls on behalf of Charlie Crist and Val Demings.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers to handle field canvassing functions for Florida Democratic party's coordinated campaign.
  • Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated phone banks and canvasses.
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow LCV's Green Roots Program in Florida.

Director/Founder

RM&P Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2022

Leveraged entrepreneur skills and delivered first-rate political consulting and campaign management services. Assisted progressive, moderate, and independent clients at local, county, state, and congressional levels to achieve success. Engaged in providing numerous services, such as campaign strategy consulting, messaging, voter analysis and potential turnout, campaign planning and management, and candidate training and coaching. Targeted voters, enhanced voter turnout, recruited and trained volunteers, and developed phone/text banks and canvass lists by implementing data programs such as Political Data Intelligence, Microsoft Office Suite, and NGP VAN database. Streamlined workflow by managing daily partner assignments and client recruitment process. Fostered and maintained strong working relationships with local vendors and prominent community members.

• Elected the first female sheriff in 160-year history of Nevada County California.

• Defeated two incumbents and replaced them with first time candidates by enhancing voter engagement, turnout, and fundraising.

• Provided consultation and staff services to over 10 campaigns, non profits, and ballot measures over three campaign cycles.

• Raised over 35 thousand during each of three Nevada Irrigation District (NID) campaigns which is recognized as the highest amount raised in NID’s 160-year history.

• Ensured process and performance improvement of local high school students by administering internship programs as well as providing training and mentoring.

Vice Chair

Nevada County Democratic Central Committee
03.2017 - 11.2021
  • Functioned as vice- chair of Volunteer and Headquarters Committee and was a member of multiple other committees.
  • Coordinated multiple workshops on political campaigning to coach individuals about political policies
  • Delivered hundreds of volunteer hours to DCC and subordinate committees for supporting event planning and administration, volunteer/member/donor recruiting, and field planning and execution for 2018 midterm elections
  • Developed training material and hired and trained volunteers to achieve optimum outcomes
  • Trained more than fifty members and volunteers across two counties regarding political strategies.
  • Created and executed DCC’s Neighbor Teams Program (NTP) to enhance democratic registration and voter turnout.
  • Supported democratic candidates and turned county from GOP majority to Democrat majority by training volunteers to phone bank and canvass Nevada County
  • Worked closely with other leaders to articulate organizational vision and develop roadmaps for achieving goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
01.2009

Political Economy

University of Westminster
London
01.2007

Skills

  • Campaign Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Volunteer Training & Development
  • Fundraising
  • Press Relations
  • Legislative Process
  • Data Analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Coalition Building
  • Election Results Tracking
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Excel Data Modeling

Timeline

Field Organizer

League Of Conservation Voters
05.2022 - 11.2022

Vice Chair

Nevada County Democratic Central Committee
03.2017 - 11.2021

Director/Founder

RM&P Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The College of Charleston

Political Economy

University of Westminster
Pearse McNamara