Sarah Baker
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Seasoned professional with significant expertise in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to drive growth via innovative solutions and proactive leadership style. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, financial acumen, and commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture. Notable impact includes turning around underperforming departments and implementing effective strategies for long-term success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Consultant
Plus One Campaigns, LLC
, OK
05.2020 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase donor engagement and donations.
- Developed and executed comprehensive campaign plans to motivate volunteers and increase voter turnout.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of field organizers.
- Cultivated relationships with local political leaders and stakeholders to ensure successful campaigns.
- Analyzed polling data to identify target areas for canvassing efforts.
- Coordinated fundraising events to support campaign activities.
- Prepared detailed reports on the progress of field operations.
- Organized phone banking sessions to reach out to potential voters.
- Designed door-to-door canvassing strategies based on demographic data.
- Facilitated communication between the campaign staff and regional offices.
- Created engaging content for digital outreach initiatives such as email campaigns and social media posts.
- Monitored local news outlets for timely updates about relevant issues.
- Oversaw the implementation of voter registration drives.
- Advised candidates on effective messaging strategies for their districts.
- Arranged meetings with community organizations to discuss campaign goals.
- Identified key battlegrounds where targeted outreach would be most beneficial.
- Developed grassroots organizing tactics tailored to specific constituencies.
- Managed budgets related to campaign operations in various regions.
- Collaborated with communications teams to create persuasive advertising materials.
- Engaged with volunteers during early voting periods by providing logistical support.
- Assisted in coordinating candidate appearances at public forums and rallies.
- Evaluated post-election results and proposed new approaches for future contests.
- Devised grassroots campaigns to mobilize popular support for candidates and policies.
- Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
- Generated traditional media coverage for special events.
- Leveraged social media exposure to gain free and useful pushes directly with voters.
- Built successful political coalitions to drive the message to the forefront.
- Fundraised and networked with party donors to meet monetary goals.
- Established specific policies and outlined stances in written statements.
- Worked with vendors to maintain strong relationships and negotiate contracts.
- Created and executed public and private donor events.
- Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
- Developed and sustained a strong brand identity.
- Designed and edited promotional publications.
State Director
Michael Bloomberg for President
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to engage key stakeholders for successful campaign outcomes.
- Managed ateam of volunteers to support various aspects of the campaign.
- Coordinated with political consultants and other external partners to ensure alignment with overall goals.
- Facilitated meetings between elected officials, staff members, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Monitored public opinion polls related to the campaign objectives.
- Oversaw budgeting activities associated with the campaign operations.
- Identified opportunities for collaboration with allied organizations working on similar issues.
- Prepared reports outlining progress toward established goals.
- Assisted in recruiting additional staff as needed throughout the campaign.
- Advised senior management on best practices for engaging constituents.
- Led strategic planning sessions focused on identifying new tactics for achieving desired results.
- Built successful political coalitions to drive the message to the forefront.
- Created and executed public and private events.
Development Director
Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to increase donations.
- Conducted research on potential donors and identified key prospects for cultivation.
- Managed a portfolio of major donor relationships, providing stewardship and solicitation support.
- Organized special events to engage existing and prospective donors.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure accurate tracking of all donor information.
- Created reports summarizing progress against development goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with external vendors to plan large-scale fundraising campaigns.
- Guided staff on best practices in fundraising activities.
- Established communication plans to inform stakeholders about organizational updates.
- Analyzed financial data related to development operations and made recommendations for improvement.
- Implemented systems to track donor contributions, pledges, grants, and other sources of revenue.
- Prepared presentations outlining development goals and strategies for board meetings.
- Identified opportunities for collaboration with other organizations in the field.
- Oversaw the creation of marketing materials used in fundraising efforts.
- Monitored compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assisted in developing budgets for various projects within the organization.
- Researched industry trends in order to identify new ways of increasing donations.
- Created relationships with businesses, community leaders, and citizens through events to promote the organization and add new donors and volunteers.
- Identified potential grants and wrote proposals to submit along with grant applications.
- Supervised and updated the organization's social media accounts and websites, delivering fresh and exciting content to platforms.
Interim Executive Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Authored reports outlining progress on projects or initiatives for senior leadership review.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase the visibility of organizational activities.
- Served as spokesperson at press conferences or interviews when needed.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing a designated budget.
- Promoted public awareness of the mission through outreach, advocacy, and online presence.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
Partner/Consultant
Camelot Consulting, LLC
Tulsa, OK
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase donor engagement and donations.
- Researched prospective donors in order to customize donation requests and maximize giving opportunities.
- Analyzed data from past campaigns to improve future fundraising efforts.
- Maintained accurate records of all donations received, tracking donor information in database systems.
- Developed and executed comprehensive campaign plans to motivate volunteers and increase voter turnout.
- Cultivated relationships with local political leaders and stakeholders to ensure successful campaigns.
- Analyzed polling data to identify target areas for canvassing efforts.
- Coordinated fundraising events to support campaign activities.
- Designed door-to-door canvassing strategies based on demographic data.
- Created engaging content for digital outreach initiatives such as email campaigns and social media posts.
- Managed direct mail campaigns from conception to completion, including list procurement and segmentation, creative design, print production, and mailing services.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of printed materials and accuracy of all elements in the direct mail package.
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices regarding postage discounts, and postal regulations.
- Created and implemented messaging strategies to ensure successful delivery of messages.
- Assisted with the development of messaging frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Organized press conferences, media events, interviews, photo shoots, and other PR activities.
- Created content for press releases, articles, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
- Managed crisis communications plans and provided counsel on potential issues that may arise in the future.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies to increase public awareness of the candidate's mission, policies, and events.
- Created content for various media including press releases, website copy, newsletters, brochures, and email campaigns.
Executive Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with state Party Chair and State Central Committee.
- Managed program and fundraising operations.
- Directed tasks and responsibilities of the State Party staff.
Communications Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to maximize media coverage of events, products, and services.
- Managed the production of promotional materials including press releases, newsletters, magazine articles, flyers, and brochures.
- Organized media interviews for organization leadership.
- Created content for websites and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Coordinated activities related to publicizing special events such as conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions.
- Monitored online conversations regarding brand reputation and responded accordingly.
- Analyzed data from analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
- Assisted in developing crisis management plans in case of a negative publicity situation.
- Researched industry trends to create effective messaging that resonates with target audiences.
- Maintained relationships with journalists to secure favorable coverage for organization's news stories.
- Generated ideas for new projects that will enhance the visibility of the organization's brand identity.
- Managed website copy and social media profiles and pages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK01-2002
Skills
- Marketing tactics
- Social media control
- Negotiation
- Project estimating
- Program creation and implementation
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Small business operations
- Consulting
- Design coordination
- Life cycle project management
- Strategic project planning
- Hiring and staffing
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Board relations
- Government Relations
- Fundraising expertise
- Communications strategy
- Compliance and regulations
- Operational planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Policy formulation
- Education
- Coaching and counseling
- Program monitoring
- Speechwriting
- Message development
- Problem-solving skills
- Building media relations
- Communications programs management
- Press releases
- Communications planning
- Nonprofit communications
Affiliations
- Remodeling Furniture
- Reading
- Board Games
- Gardening and Yard Work
- Public Education Advocacy
Timeline
Owner/Consultant
Plus One Campaigns, LLC
05.2020 - 11.2024
Development Director
Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy
05.2020 - 03.2024
State Director
Michael Bloomberg for President
01.2020 - 04.2024
Interim Executive Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
07.2019 - 01.2020
Partner/Consultant
Camelot Consulting, LLC
05.2017 - 07.2019
Executive Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
07.2016 - 04.2017
Communications Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
02.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Oklahoma City University
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