VICTORIA ELLINGTON
Edgewater,MD
Summary
Motivated public affairs professional skilled in change making and team collaboration, currently providing expertise in fundraising, PACs, campaign finance, political risk and advocacy. Strong leader, problem solver and communicator with a deep understanding of public affairs strategies and the business-policy intersection.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
03.2023 - Current
- Planned, managed and produced all political engagement content and programming including the 2024 National PAC Conference.
- Provides strong leadership for three direct reports and collaborates with Senior Director on team budgeting, strategy, productivity and morale.
- Engages with corporate and association membership, consulting on challenges facing political involvement for businesses including threats to democracy, hyper-partisanship and the need for civically engaged workforces.
Manager, PAC & Grassroots
Public Affairs Council
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted in-depth research efforts, including survey direction, data analysis, report design and executive summary writing for Corporate and Association PAC Benchmarking Reports and PAC, Grassroots and Government Relations Salary Surveys.
- Doubled targeted revenue goals for 2021 and 2022 virtual PAC & Advocacy programs and gave over 15 presentations to Fortune 100 executive teams and prominent trade associations on political involvement strategies.
Public Affairs Associate
Public Affairs Council
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported PAC & Advocacy Directors and cross collaborated to plan professional development workshops, webinars and conferences designed to enhance the capabilities of Public Affairs Council members serving in public affairs roles including government relations, PAC, social impact (DEI, sustainability, CSR), grassroots advocacy and lobbying.
- Responded to an average of 20 detailed weekly member requests with informed, tailored advice based on research, industry best practices, and relative examples to help build their government relations function.
Program Manager, Government Affairs
Premium Cigar Association (PCA)
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed all PAC activities, programming and compliance, resulting in record 50% increase in PAC fundraising.
- Planned annual lobbying day on Capitol Hill, managed board relations and conducted regulatory and public policy research.
- Communicated with coalition members and strategic partners from other associations, manufacturers and stakeholder partners to improve industry relations.
Federal Affairs & Operations Assistant
Premium Cigar Association (PCA)
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed office operations and supported execution of legislative strategy, communications, tradeshow and meeting planning.
- Launched advocacy site and grassroots campaign platform designed to update and connect stakeholders with legislators and ran grassroots campaign outreach to over 1,000 members resulting in hundreds of actions to contact FDA officials and Congress.
Legislative Intern
Premium Cigar Association (PCA)
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Identified, researched and tracked relevant policy issues on executive, legislative and regulatory fronts and handled member communications on behalf of legislative team using email optimization tactics.
- On-site support for legislative team at annual trade show gathering 500+ industry professionals.
Congressional Intern, Office of Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11)
United States House of Representatives
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Managed office operations, handled constituent communications, and provided tours of the U.S Capitol.
- Attended and summarized policy briefings for senior staff on key district and legislative issues.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Dual MBA/MPP Degree Program
University of Maryland
05.2025
Master of Public Policy - Dual MBA/MPP Degree Program
University of Maryland
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Government & Politics
University of Maryland
05.2017
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Public policy
- PAC management
- Fundraising and compliance
Timeline
Senior Manager, Political Engagement
Public Affairs Council
03.2023 - Current
Manager, PAC & Grassroots
Public Affairs Council
09.2020 - 02.2023
Public Affairs Associate
Public Affairs Council
10.2019 - 08.2020
Program Manager, Government Affairs
Premium Cigar Association (PCA)
03.2019 - 10.2019
Federal Affairs & Operations Assistant
Premium Cigar Association (PCA)
06.2017 - 02.2019
Legislative Intern
Premium Cigar Association (PCA)
06.2016 - 05.2017
Congressional Intern, Office of Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11)
United States House of Representatives
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Public Policy - Dual MBA/MPP Degree Program
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Government & Politics
University of Maryland
Master of Business Administration - Dual MBA/MPP Degree Program
University of Maryland
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