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•   Ensured campaign was compliant with all relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations by constantly
            assessing compliance procedures and protocols.
        •   Produced all position statements, press releases, public statements, targeted talking points and other relevant
            communications directed at City departments, the press and the public on behalf of the candidate.
        •   Worked with vendors and contractors to ensure smooth and transparent invoicing methods.
        •   Managed all external communications including website development, social media activity, interaction with the press
            and production of promotional materials.
        •   Managed two staff members and dozens of campaign interns and volunteers.

        DAVID CHIU FOR MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco, CA
        Lead Organizer and Southeast Field Organizer                                        April 2011 – November 2011
        •   Managed the creation of campaign’s entire citywide field and outreach operation.
        •   Trained and managed dozens of interns, volunteers, neighborhood organizing meeting hosts and student fellows.
        •   Drafted briefing materials, talking points and strategy memos for the candidate before campaign events.
        •   Strategized outreach to various communities, community leaders, advocacy groups and organizations.
        •   Administered southeast field office and operations in the southeast portion of San Francisco.

        CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR ELLEN CORBETT, Sacramento, CA
        Legislative Aide and Speechwriter                                                   April 2009 – October 2010
        •   Served as internal and external liaison to members of the California State Legislature, their staff, and stakeholders to
            secure support for policy initiatives.
        •   Managed the drafting of all legislative and constituent correspondence and talking points.
        •   Prepared senator for meetings by compiling Senate floor and committee meeting agendas, correspondence from
            outside agencies as well as developing notes and recommendations for each item to be voted on.
        •   Represented the senator in meetings with the governor’s office, state and local departments, and local elected officials
            to discuss pending and future legislation as well as identify and anticipate highly political and sensitive issues.

        OBAMA FOR AMERICA, Racine, WI
        Field Organizer                                                                     June 2008 – November 2008
        •   Managed County campaign headquarters, five Election Day staging locations and twenty poll watchers.
        •   Recruited, trained and managed hundreds of campaign volunteers.
        •   Results include an early vote turnout nearly tripled from previous cycle in the area under my responsibility, a sizeable
            political shift in the area, increased voter turnout and the establishment of a lasting local grassroots movement.

        CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR ELLEN CORBETT, San Leandro, CA
        Field Representative                                                                  March 2007 – June 2008
        •   Established and maintained communication and outstanding working relationships with local government officials
            and community leaders.
        •   Attended community events and local government meetings on the senator’s behalf.
        •   Developed recommendations and conclusions about issues and neighborhood services in the district.
        •   Drafted speeches, statements, talking points, letters and performed constituent casework.

        SAN FRANCISCO YOUTH COMMISSION, San Francisco, CA
        Chairperson/Government Affairs Officer                                           September 2000 – September 2002
        •   Attended regular meetings with members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the Mayor and staff to make
            public policy recommendations on all matters impacting youth.
        •   Elected Chairperson of the Commission, which required facilitation of Commission meetings, collaboration with
            Commission staff on pending businesses and official representation of the Commission to the media.
        •   Served as principle author of a report on youth homelessness in San Francisco.
        •   Advised policy makers in various jurisdictions and countries on youth participation in the policy making process
            including testimony in the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee room and a visit to
            meet with the President of Taiwan to consult on their interest in developing a national youth commission.
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