Spencer Jallali
Political Campaigns & Advocacy
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven finance staffer and recent graduate with political campaign & non-profit expertise, including policy research and advocacy. Demonstrated success analyzing and leading financial systems and projects for high profile political campaigns over 3 election cycles
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Deputy Finance Director
Kim Janey For Mayor
Boston, MA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained revenue growth by monitoring financial forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting fundraising strategies
- Led and facilitated the events program, generating 50% of all revenue in the election cycle to date
- Managed and staffed both in-person and virtual events, including written and verbal communications to donors and finance committee members
- Managed team of 6 entry-level paid staff and paid interns, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth
- Identified community advocacy and endorsement opportunities with effective networking
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist senior staff with making strategic plans and operational decisions
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against municipal, state and federal regulations
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
Finance Director
Ihssane Leckey For Congress
Brookline, MA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- As a part time staffer and full time student, I fundraised the campaign's highest grossing quarter to date
- Within 1st full quarter, fundraised 43% of the campaign's total contributions in the election cycle to date
- Oversaw research, analyzing financial data,and tracking weekly and quarterly goals
- Created and executed the call time program, overseeing donor research, and managing the candidate during call time
Finance Assistant
Katie Porter For Congress
Irvine, CA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Helped grow the finance program that raised in excess of $2 million, including $289,565 in first quarter as a full-time staffer
- Managed the call time program, including overseeing research, identifying high priority prospects and managing the candidate during call time
- Spent 4 months as a part-time intern before being offered a full-time position with the campaign
- Carried out day-to-day duties while training and managing 10 finance interns accurately and efficiently
- Staffed the candidate at all campaign-related events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Government & Legal Studies
Suffolk University
Boston, MA 09.2018 - 05.2021
Skills
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Analytical Skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Leadership
Teambuilding
Multitasking Abilities
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Volunteer
Judge for the Orange County Debate League for 10+ years (2011 - )
Public Policy for Mass Alliance, a coalition for political and advocacy organizations (2018 - 2020)
Fundraising/Political for Mass Women's Political Caucus, a bi-partisan non-profit dedicated to electing women into public office (2018 - 2019)
Orange County Democratic Party (2016 - 2018)
Massachusetts Democratic Party (2018 - 2020)
Humane Rescue Alliance (2020 - )
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (2020 - )
Timeline
Deputy Finance Director
Kim Janey For Mayor
03.2021 - 09.2021
Finance Director
Ihssane Leckey For Congress
12.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Government & Legal Studies
Suffolk University
09.2018 - 05.2021
Finance Assistant
Katie Porter For Congress
09.2017 - 06.2018