Los Angeles, CA 91607 | Cell: (917) 679-0349 | elisakschwartz@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Field Director, Paid Field, Loraine Lundquist 2020 CD 12 | 01/02/2020 to 03/03/2020
· Hired, trained and executed field operations for 20 canvassers;
· Coordinated messaging with campaign strategists and continually updated canvasser training.
· Managed canvasser budget and bi-weekly payroll.
Manager, Signature Gathering Mark Ridley-Thomas | 11/2019 to 11/2019
Method Campaign Services - Los Angeles, CA
· Successfully collected over 700 verified signatures in under 2 weeks;
· Trained and mobilized volunteers and paid signature gatherers;
· Executed new training initiative, improving canvasser skills and developed leaders from within.
Deputy Field Director, IE, Loraine Lundquist | 07/2019 to 08/2019
Method Campaign Services - Los Angeles, CA
· Coordinated field operations: hiring, training, and supervising canvassers;
· Compiled nightly reports, and set achievable canvass goals;
· Knocked over 20,000 doors and conducted over 4,000 unique conversations;
· Continually updated canvasser training, addressed dynamic local issues.
Organizer - Measure EE | 03/2019 to 06/2019
Method Campaign Services - Los Angeles, CA
· Cultivated relationships with school and parent stakeholders;
· Delivered Measure EE message to parents, teachers and principals in large and small scale settings;
· Served as the primary strategist for LAUSD Northwest District, 127 Schools;
· Conducted group training, empowered Community Representatives.
Co-Campaign Manager | 01/2019 to 03/2019
Duke Mason, West Hollywood City Council James "Duke" Mason - West Hollywood, CA
· Supervised door-to-door operations. Hired, trained and managed a team of canvassers;
· Produced social media video content and photo shoots;
· Conducted community outreach and built local support for candidate and his platform;
· Developed evolving strategies, expanded candidate's base of support.
Manager, Paid Canvass | 08/2018 to 11/2018
Christy Smith, 38th AD, Method Campaign Services - Santa Clarita, CA
· Maintained and came under budget on $250,000+ paid field budget;
· Recruited, hired and trained 40+ paid canvassers;
· Principal supervisor for Campaign Assistant;
· Coordinated schedules and assignments for 40+ paid canvassers, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness;
· Knocked over 128,000 doors over 3 months, 17,000 unique conversations. Phone-bank, over 171,000 calls;
· Targeted GOTV Turf proved to be margin of victory for Candidate;
· Compiled nightly data returns and set weekly goals, exceeded regional goals.
Canvass Coordinator, Robertson Lane Development | 06/2018 to 07/2018
Method Campaign Services - West Hollywood, CA
· Deployed 20+ canvassers daily utilizing PDI software;
· Collected and maintained Quality Control of signed voter cards;
· Canvassers knocked 32,000 doors, achieved 2,000 unique conversations;
· Implemented strategic decision-making regarding people and resources and developed training materials.
VIDEO & TV PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Media and Event Producer
The Urban Soil Summit | February 2015 & August 2017. Los Angeles, CA
· Produced promotional videos featuring speakers and sponsors, https://vimeo.com/222560472;
· Increased client reach across social media platforms;
· Developed and communicated messaging with press & media outlets world-wide;
· Interviewed experts, highlighting Watershed, Carbon and Climate Change issues;
· Managed all production logistics including coordinating with vendors, on-site venue staff and run-of-show
To see an example of my video production work head to https://vimeo.com/user7500124
For TV Production, see my website, http://www.elisaschwartz.com/tv-shows.html
Education: Ithaca College - - Ithaca, NY | Bachelor of Fine Arts
Field Director, Paid Field, Loraine Lundquist 2020 CD 12 | 01/02/2020 to 03/03/2020
· Hired, trained and executed field operations for 20 canvassers;
· Coordinated messaging with campaign strategists and continually updated canvasser training.
· Managed canvasser budget and bi-weekly payroll.
Manager, Signature Gathering Mark Ridley-Thomas | 11/2019 to 11/2019
Method Campaign Services - Los Angeles, CA
· Successfully collected over 700 verified signatures in under 2 weeks;
· Trained and mobilized volunteers and paid signature gatherers;
· Executed new training initiative, improving canvasser skills and developed leaders from within.
Deputy Field Director, IE, Loraine Lundquist | 07/2019 to 08/2019
Method Campaign Services - Los Angeles, CA
· Coordinated field operations: hiring, training, and supervising canvassers;
· Compiled nightly reports, and set achievable canvass goals;
· Knocked over 20,000 doors and conducted over 4,000 unique conversations;
· Continually updated canvasser training, addressed dynamic local issues.
Organizer - Measure EE | 03/2019 to 06/2019
Method Campaign Services - Los Angeles, CA
· Cultivated relationships with school and parent stakeholders;
· Delivered Measure EE message to parents, teachers and principals in large and small scale settings;
· Served as the primary strategist for LAUSD Northwest District, 127 Schools;
· Conducted group training, empowered Community Representatives.
Co-Campaign Manager | 01/2019 to 03/2019
Duke Mason, West Hollywood City Council James "Duke" Mason - West Hollywood, CA
· Supervised door-to-door operations. Hired, trained and managed a team of canvassers;
· Produced social media video content and photo shoots;
· Conducted community outreach and built local support for candidate and his platform;
· Developed evolving strategies, expanded candidate's base of support.
Manager, Paid Canvass | 08/2018 to 11/2018
Christy Smith, 38th AD, Method Campaign Services - Santa Clarita, CA
· Maintained and came under budget on $250,000+ paid field budget;
· Recruited, hired and trained 40+ paid canvassers;
· Principal supervisor for Campaign Assistant;
· Coordinated schedules and assignments for 40+ paid canvassers, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness;
· Knocked over 128,000 doors over 3 months, 17,000 unique conversations. Phone-bank, over 171,000 calls;
· Targeted GOTV Turf proved to be margin of victory for Candidate;
· Compiled nightly data returns and set weekly goals, exceeded regional goals.
Canvass Coordinator, Robertson Lane Development | 06/2018 to 07/2018
Method Campaign Services - West Hollywood, CA
· Deployed 20+ canvassers daily utilizing PDI software;
· Collected and maintained Quality Control of signed voter cards;
· Canvassers knocked 32,000 doors, achieved 2,000 unique conversations;
· Implemented strategic decision-making regarding people and resources and developed training materials.
VIDEO & TV PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Media and Event Producer
The Urban Soil Summit | February 2015 & August 2017. Los Angeles, CA
· Produced promotional videos featuring speakers and sponsors, https://vimeo.com/222560472;
· Increased client reach across social media platforms;
· Developed and communicated messaging with press & media outlets world-wide;
· Interviewed experts, highlighting Watershed, Carbon and Climate Change issues;
· Managed all production logistics including coordinating with vendors, on-site venue staff and run-of-show
To see an example of my video production work head to https://vimeo.com/user7500124
For TV Production, see my website, http://www.elisaschwartz.com/tv-shows.html
Education: Ithaca College - - Ithaca, NY | Bachelor of Fine Arts