Isaac Bacon

Experience

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  Hollow Rock Racquet and Swim Club

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2013

  • Head Swimming Coach

    May 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Head Life Guard

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2012
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  Oberlin College Student Union

  Sept 2010 - May 2014

  Manager
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  Carney for State Auditor

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Intern

  -Conducted call-time for candidate during travel days.-Performed donor research and data entry.-Organized and managed volunteer phonebanks.

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  Ohio Statehouse

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Legislative Aid Intern

  -Performed research to answer constituent's questions.-Wrote speeches and talking points for Representative Carney.-Aided in organizing and filing documents.

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  Ohio House Democratic Caucus

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Finance Intern

  -Aided in managing NGP database

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  Ohio Democratic Party

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Central Ohio Field Operative

  I was a part of a statewide team that worked on rebuilding the grassroots base of the Ohio Democratic Party. We reached out to communities all across the state, built a network of people committed to the values of the party, and organized efforts to increase voter turnout by talking about the issues that effect Ohioans in their daily lives.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2020

  Consultant

  As a general political campaign staffer and consultant, I rely on my experience in fundraising, communications, and staff management to aide candidates and their campaigns. I have advised campaigns and candidates as a consultant, staff member, and "kitchen cabinet advisor" from local contests to nationalized congressional races. I coach candidates and staff on best practices for organizational structuring, hiring, fundraising, and content creation, as well as developing and implementing political strategies. Show less

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  Keller For Ohio

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  Campaign Manager

  As the campaign manager for a competitive statehouse race, I was in charge of all aspects of the campaign. I worked with a small team of consultants and staff to raise money, increase outreach, improve messaging, and introduce the citizens of the Ohio 24th House District to their future representative.

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  Madden for Congress

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Finance Director

  As the finance director in a DCCC targeted-district race, I put together a fundraising operation for a first-time candidate that focused on personal and professional networks. As the sole staffer, I also aided in coordinating communications with a nationally recognized consulting team, candidate coaching, and speech writing.

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  John Russell for Congress

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Campaign Manager

  I oversaw and coordinated a small team of staff in a grassroots campaign for a high-profile special election. Our team built a regional and national grassroots fundraising program, developed innovate campaign strategies to match our budget, and crafted a positive messaging campaign focused on highlighting the authentic and populist nature of the candidate.Special projects included:-Speech Writing-Writing and Organizing video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luSalsxyHVI)-Townhall and debate preparation exercises Show less

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  Tatiana Matta for Congress

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Finance Director

  As the Finance Director, I organized and executed regional fundraising events and developed innovative voter contact strategies to match budget. I coached the candidate and collaborated with consultants to improve targeted messaging and fundraising create a campaign video, and implement a campaign strategy.

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  Matt for NC

  May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Campaign Manager

  As the Campaign Manager for a highly competitive statewide primary, I oversaw and coordinated a team of three, including on-site and remote staff, plus a team of nationally recognized consultants. In addition to developing and implementing a statewide fundraising and political strategy, I produced online content, digital fundraising material, and press releases.

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  Gpac

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2022

  Search Consultant

  gpac is a leading provider of full-service solutions to a broad range of clients throughout the US and globally. We can assist you with your specific staffing needs in these key areas:Comprehensive Search and Recruitment Services*Search and selection process. We use a proven, comprehensive strategy to secure the best talent*Confidentiality. We offer discreet search services to protect your company's confidentiality.Placement ServicesWe provide a complete range of integrated search services for direct and interim placement of candidates. Our research capabilities, industry expertise, extensive network of contacts and determination allows us to find the top-performers that best fit your particular requirements.*Executive Placement. We place top-level, senior-executive candidates with backgrounds matched specifically to key positions using a retained search approach.*Management placement. We place top-performers in critical mid-management positions.*Highly Skilled Professionals. We provide services for the recruitment and placement of key highly skilled professionals. Show less

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  The University of Memphis

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

  Graduate Student
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  City of Memphis

  Jul 2024 - now

  • Planner II

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Planner I

    Jul 2024 - Feb 2025