Lauren Buckley

Experience

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  Friends of Andy Manar

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Field Organizer and Data Input Manager

  Input and collection of data regarding voting tendencies, finances, and donations towards the campaign after events. Calling, organizing, and keeping track of current and past volunteers for phone banking, canvassing, and other events. Canvassing constituents regarding key political issues in person or over phone. Managing the creation and fundraising of events and parades.

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  SLO County Progressives

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  GOTV Coordinator

  Coordinating and managing grassroots efforts during the 2018 election for roughly 3000 members of the Slo County Progressives Club. Creating and publicizing events to Get Out the Vote in San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, Atascadero, and other surrounding areas. Training volunteers on GOTV techniques including, but not limited to, relay text messaging and door-to-door canvassing.

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  Silke for Senate

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

  Social Media Lead and Coordinator

  Posting and Managing Silke for Senate's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.

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  Schaben Consulting

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  Data Management Intern

  Organizing funds and fundraising activities for multiple state senators in the Illinois Area. Maintaining their NGP VAN databases with current information from recent fundraising and mailing events.

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  Office of the Illinois Senate President, Communications Staff

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Constituent/Member Services Intern

  Media Communication - Wrote press releases and articles for Illinois state senators. Engaged in source finding, fact checking, and quoting electeds for press releases. Maintained accurate records of elected officials within the upstate Illinois area.Database Management- Maintaining accurate records of elected officials within the upstate Illinois area.

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  Ellen Beraud for Supervisor

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Assistant Campaign Manager

  During my time on Ellen's campaign, I was responsible for assisting Ellen at meet and greets and public events. I was the point person for text banking parties, orchestrated the distribution of 750 yard signs throughout SLO County's 5th District, and helped manage donations from fundraising efforts. I communicated with and managed our volunteer base regarding various events and office staffing. Part of this included volunteer coordination with the Cal Poly Dems and Sunrise Movement clubs. This student-led grassroots outreach garnered over 40 separate volunteers, and led to the registration of over 100 students the day before and the day of the March 3rd election. I had overall responsibility for student outreach on this campaign. I helped with graphic design and concept creation of student-oriented literature and ads, as well as assisting in the creation of several events geared specifically towards voter registration and a student audience. Show less

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  Cal Poly College Democrats

  May 2020 - Jun 2021

  Co-President
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  SLOCDP

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Co-Chair, Community Actions Committee
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  Emma Mammano For NJ Senate

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

  Deputy Campaign Manager

  Create voter universes and manage data Manage other field staff/organizers Report to and support the campaign manager with GOTV strategy and daily campaign activitiesAid in the conceptualization and creation of graphicsRecruit, train, and direct volunteers to successfully win votes, recruit new volunteers, and bring in small-dollar donations as efficiently as possible Plan and direct all phone banks, text banks, and canvasses Write scripts, develop walk materials, and cut turf for door knocking Provide direct support to volunteers as they engage with voters Keep the team on track to meet voter contact goals Show less

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  Sage Media Planning & Placement, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

  Media Buying Strategist

  Analyze polling and targeting data to formulate paid media strategy.· Execute media plans through all phases of planning, placement, tracking, and analysis for multiple campaign clients.· Gather, organize, and analyze cost and rating information from media outlets, station sales representatives, and subscriber databases.· Utilize media buying software and qualitative analysis tools to develop and implement political media buys for television, cable, radio, and digital campaigns.· Coordinate with digital media buyers to ensure campaigns have a comprehensive media strategy.· Create payment schedules and coordinate with Finance staff to ensure timely and accurate payments to media vendors.· Deliver ad creative and verify traffic instructions.· Engage in frequent communication with consultants and campaigns.· Participate in media strategy calls with clients. Show less

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  American Lung Association

  Jan 2023 - now

  Manager, Grassroots Advocacy

  * Work with federal and state advocacy staff to manage year-round advocacy engagement, including annual Capitol Hill Day for the Lung Action Network* Manage grassroots engagement strategies and activities around American Lung Association advocacy priorities* Interview new advocates to determine how their interests and needs best interface with the Lung Association’s advocacy efforts and opportunities* Identify recruitment and engagement opportunities to better engage underserved communities* Write and disseminate action alerts and other materials used to educate and activate grassroots networks to advance advocacy priorities* Build and utilize a strong infrastructure to support advocacy engagement, including creating partnerships between state advocacy staff and volunteers* Serve on interdepartmental teams and complete other duties as assigned Show less