Madison Leonard, MA

Madison Leonard, MA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Donor Communications at America First Policy Institute

  • Education

    • Liberty University

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      Master of Arts - MA Strategic Communication and Digital Content
    • Calvary Christian Academy

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      High School Diploma Musical Theatre

      Activities and Societies: International Thespian Society President of Troupe 6817, International Thespian Society Theatre Manager of Troupe 6817 Musical Theatre Endorsement, South Florida Film Festival, Teacher's Assistant, Student Director

    • Samford University

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      Bachelor's degree Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism and Communications,

      Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha

  • Experience

    • Samford University

      Aug 2016 - May 2018

      Samford News Network is a course for Broadcasting Majors. We produced a weekly news broadcast. Sports Reporter for The Samford Crimson

      • News Anchor

        Aug 2016 - May 2018
      • Sports Reporter

        Aug 2016 - May 2018
    • Florida State University

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
      Social Media Marketing

      Managed social media platforms and press inquiries for Coach Bowden.

    • 104.7 Heart FM | The Rick and Bubba Show

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Digital Production

      Handled video media recording, editing, and production for WZZK-FM, reaching an average daily audience of over 3.5+ million listeners. My Rick and Bubba nickname: 'Madi in the Middle.'

    • Executive Office of the Governor

      Apr 2019 - Sept 2019
      Press Office of Communications

      Assisted Communications Director with interviews, press releases, media advisories, tweets, rapid responses, and emails for Governor and First Lady DeSantis to reach FL's 21+ million residents.

    • Wild Things

      Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
      Public Relations Intern
    • United States Senate

      Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
      Communications Intern

      Developed crisis communications strategies, talking points, monitored media, press lists, and compiled daily press clips for digital and traditional media to reach 162K+ followers across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

    • @SenateGOP

      Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
      Production Assistant

      Created content and helped to facilitate news to 1.4+ million followers.Worked closely with each Senator to equip members with effective communications resources, including recording, editing, and producing media for radio hits, podcasts, TV interviews, social platforms, and graphic design.Managed photography for SRC by capturing portraits of Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, Leadership, President Biden, and all 50 Republican members, and live-streamed weekly press conferences on @SENATEGOP. Show less

    • Battleground Strategies

      Mar 2022 - Sept 2022
      Director of Accounts

      Developed critical graphic design elements, e-newsletters, press releases, media advisories, speechwriting, press kits, talking points, daily news briefings, debate prep, rapid responses, website copy, op-eds, and grassroots efforts.Led the firm’s overall digital strategy and managed seven client accounts across multimedia platforms, including a $14.6+ million U.S. Senate campaign.Communicated with clients and over 250+ news outlets to book and manage incoming interview requests to maximize earned media. Recorded and edited photography, videography, gifs, radio interviews, podcasts, and TV hits in Adobe Creative Suite.Successfully advanced each client into the 2022 GA General Elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. House GA-10, U.S. House GA-02, Lt. Governor, and Agriculture Commissioner seats, despite being outspent 11-1 by an opponent. Show less

    • United States Senate

      Sept 2022 - Jan 2024
      Digital Director

      Served as Digital Director for United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), where I translated his voice and policy priorities into compelling digital content.

    • Conservative Partnership Institute

      Dec 2023 - Nov 2024
      Veritas Fellow

      The “Veritas Fellowship” is geared towards conservative communications professionals.

    • America First Policy Institute

      Feb 2024 - now
      Director of Donor Communications
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Social Media Strategy Training and Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Madison Leonard, MA
      Samford University Dean's List Samford University May 2020
    • Awarded to Madison Leonard, MA
      Musical Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship Samford School of Arts Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Madison Leonard, MA
      Samford University Dean's leadership Scholarship - Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Madison Leonard, MA
      Best Film of 2016 South Florida Film Festival May 2016 I was award by South Florida Rapper Vanilla Ice and movie, TV star, former FSU athlete, Burt Reynolds for Best Film in the 2016 South Florida Film Festival
    • Awarded to Madison Leonard, MA
      Best Actress in Featured Film Scholarship South Florida Film Festival May 2015 I was award as the Best Actress at the South Florida Film Festival 2015, this award was presented by South Florida Rapper Vanilla Ice and movie, TV star, former FSU athlete, Burt Reynolds.
    • Awarded to Madison Leonard, MA
      Palm Beach Film Festival Scholarship - May 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Samford University on Apr 2016
      Samford UniversityAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Samford University on Apr 2016
      Samford UniversityAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Breast Cancer Now on Sept 2016
      Breast Cancer NowAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on Aug 2016
      Zeta Tau Alpha FraternityAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA
    • Summer Camp Counselor

      Issued by First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach on May 2016
      First Baptist Church of Pompano BeachAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA
    • Summer Camp Counselor

      Issued by Next Stop Broadway on May 2012
      Next Stop BroadwayAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA
    • Student Mentor

      Issued by Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale on Aug 2015
      Calvary Chapel Fort LauderdaleAssociated with Madison Leonard, MA