Jan Marie Mitchell

Experience

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  Democratic Leadership Council

  Feb 1991 - Jan 1994

  Planned and implemented a rigorous schedule of special events including annual conferences, fundraising dinners, prospecting trips and regular membership meetings. Assisted in all aspects of the administration of fundraising operation. Served as administrative liaison to the DLC Chairman's office. Wrote briefings and correspondence for DLC Chairman, elected officials from all levels of government and senior policy staff. Provided administrative support to Executive Director. Managed front office and conference registration. Interacted with federal, state, and local-level elected officials.

  • Executive Assistant

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  • Staff Assistant

    Feb 1991 - Jun 1991
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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jul 1991 - Nov 1991

  Staff Assistant to Representative Steve Solarz

  Managed front office. Coordinated constituent tours. Expedited refugee applications for SovietJews and assisted with other immigration casework. Answered constituent mail and drafted correspondence. Answered phones.

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  Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Goverment Affairs Associate

  Monitored/analyzed issues affecting the industry in Congress, federal agencies and state governments. Represented industry to legislative/regulatory bodies. Developed & implemented grass roots lobbying efforts. Developed & executed education programs for Congressional staff and industry representatives. Represented association in industry, political and issue coalitions. Managed Political Action Committee. Worked with press to promote efforts in Washington and state legislatures.

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  NADA

  Sept 1998 - Jun 1999

  Media Relations Manager for Political & Regulatory Affairs

  Developed and executed legislative and regulatory media relations program. Worked with trade press and mainstream media to promote association efforts on Capitol Hill and in regulatory agencies. Wrote press releases.

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  Hubbard House, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Special Events Manager, Development Department

  Planned fundraising events for 100 bed domestic violence shelter. Developed new fundraising and educational campaigns. Worked with Board Members, event committees and volunteers to successfully execute fundraising events.

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  Youth Sports Alliance

  Jul 2012 - now

  Communications Manager

  Manage Communications and grant programs for $1 million + nonprofit. Develop and execute media and grant funding and grassroots strategies. Write press releases and work with local media. Manage social media and digital marketing. Identify funding sources, write grant funding requests and manage grant fulfillment.