Teresa Riggin
Snow Hill,MD
Summary
Experienced Deputy Election Director with proven strengths in strategic planning, election compliance, and voter engagement. Expertise in project budgeting and team management drives successful election initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Election Director
Worcester County Board of Elections
Snow Hill, MD
07.1994 - 12.2025
- Developed strategic plans for election processes and policies to ensure effective and compliant execution.
- Oversaw voter registration and ballot distribution initiatives.
- Managed compliance with state election laws and regulations.
- Coordinated training programs for election staff and judges to enhance operational readiness and service delivery.
- Developed communication strategies to engage voters effectively.
- Facilitated collaboration with local government entities.
- Evaluated election technology systems for efficiency and reliability.
- Directed outreach efforts to engage and increase community participation in elections, fostering a more informed electorate.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members and temporary employees.
- Conducted regular meetings with office staff and Board Members to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with State Board of Elections and Maryland Association of Election Officials to set long-term objectives for the election process.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with voters by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Served as a public spokesperson at political events or conferences.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and professional growth.
- Prepared and shared election reports and statistics with the public.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments.
- Represented the organization at political events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD08-1982
Skills
- Election compliance
- Voter engagement
- Redistricting Knowledge
- Strategic planning
- Project budgeting
- Technology evaluation
- Team management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Computer and software skills
- Public relations
Timeline
Deputy Election Director
Worcester County Board of Elections
07.1994 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Wor-Wic Community College