Joyce DeCerce

Experience

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  Nesbitt & Parrinello, Inc

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Opposition Research Intern

  I interned with a top Democratic research firm, conducting in-depth research on candidates for office and fact-checking rapid response content. I gained an understanding of project management methods and their application on political teams.

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  Duval County Public Schools

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  High School Teacher

  I taught high school students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts during my final year in college. After teaching in multiple classrooms at a variety of schools, I eventually partnered with English and creative writing teachers at DA to regularly work in their classrooms, teaching students, planning and executing lessons, and helping seniors plan for college and their careers.

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  Donna Deegan for Mayor

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Finance Director

  I was the founding employee of the winning mayoral campaign in Florida's largest city. Leading all aspects of finance and fundraising, I successfully raised over $500,000 from a diverse donor base while managing an intensive 60+ hour/week candidate schedule. I developed and executed a targeted outreach program that accounted for 60% of total campaign revenue, demonstrating strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.

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  David Canepa for Congress

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Finance Director

  I turned around fundraising for a successful primary campaign, generating over $700,000 and achieving a 250% revenue increase. In addition to building valuable call time and digital programs in concert with our consultants, I implemented strategic financial management that reduced burn rate by 150% while developing a comprehensive budget framework. Additionally, I created and managed an impactful internship program focused on career development for young professionals.

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  Crist For Governor

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Director of Operations

  As chief operating officer for Team Crist, I managed operations for our $30 million gubernatorial campaign against Ron DeSantis. Leading the accounting, compliance, HR, and scheduling teams, I orchestrated the coordination of five vendors, 20 field offices, and thousands of supporters while managing $1 million in inventory. A key focus was building and maintaining a sustainable team culture while scaling from 50 to over 100 staff members.

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  Tampeños for Progress

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Campaign Manager & PAC Manager

  I spearheaded a successful Florida political action committee that achieved its goal of securing a progressive majority on the Tampa city council. Managing multiple operational facets including HR, accounting, and compliance, I drove a successful fundraising campaign that generated $300,000 for 5 city council races and executed a strategic digital and mail outreach campaign reaching 50,000 local voters.

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  Blue Wave Political Partners

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Senior Compliance Consultant

  Leveraging expertise in QuickBooks, Xero, and NGP, I managed the financial reporting and accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of 12 political campaigns and nonprofit organizations, including state and Congressional campaigns, local and federal PACs, and a state party.

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  Patricia Eguino for DC Council

  Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

  Campaign Manager

  I helped launch a progressive challenge to an incumbent at-large Councilmember by building a dynamic, grassroots operation. I directed a robust field program that gathered over 2,000 nominating petitions and managed all aspects of campaign communications, successfully positioning the candidate’s brand and cultivating relationships with journalists, influencers, and community leaders. I recruited and managed a team of two staff members, coordinated with 18 dedicated volunteers, and worked alongside three consultants to execute a strategic and impactful campaign. (The candidate withdrew before qualifying due to a family emergency.) Show less

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  Democratic National Committee

  Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

  Compliance Manager

  Working for both the DNC and the Harris Victory Fund, I led a transformative initiative modernizing compliance operations with a team of 50+ associates. By implementing innovative processes and automation, we achieved a 50% reduction in contribution processing time and a 70% decrease in administrative overhead.