Jodi Ochstein

Experience

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  General Electric Manufacturing Company (GEMAC)

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Administrator, Government and Regulatory Affairs

  Planned and prepared confidential PowerPoint presentations for various high level meetings. Researched and monitored legislation.Communicated with members of Congress and coalition members regarding draft legislation and policyDealt with public regarding company image and policy

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  JPMorgan Private Bank

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Marketing Administrator

  Assisted Chief Prospector in keeping a high level of visibility. Planned and prepared confidential and non-confidential financial and data reports. Created and maintained confidential client databases using Access and proprietary database. Managed delicate upper level and 'high end' clientele détente

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  Anti-Defamation League

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2010

  Manager, Government and National Affairs

  Policy research, media analysis, legislative analysis, issue advocacy, use of emerging technologiesMonitor hate crime statistics, both nationally and internationallyTrack Middle East issues, with focus on IsraelManage and facilitate 500-guest Annual Leadership Conference and Lobby Day, including high level speaker outreach and recruitment.Identify and implement new and productive software programsCommunicate with Members of Congress, Administration officials, and Diplomats and staffDevelop policy profiles of key players Show less

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  Ochstein Strategies

  Mar 2010 - now

  Business Owner

  PR | Brand Strategy | Web Design | CoachingConsulting fees begin at $150/hour. Project fees may be assessed on an as-needed basis.Website Development.Many of our clients need help with small web design projects. Some just need existing sites to be updated and refreshed, others may need a whole new re-design, and some have decided it’s time to finally purchase a domain name and set up a website of their own. OS provides more development choices by using WordPress or WIX to give our clients the freedom of full viewing and functionality via desktop or mobile device. We will help you integrate all of your social media and other third-party apps to help customers connect with you from wherever they are and whenever they can.Brand Strategy.Ochstein Strategies began as an early adopter of social media and digital communications to use as an efficient and effective way to engage supporters and highlight important issues. Public Relations/Events.Keeping clients and supporters engaged means evolving and executing a “go-to-market strategy”. Ochstein Strategies will conceive, craft, and produce marketing programs and events that will highlight your brand and compliment your public relations strategy.Business Coaching.Jodi coaches and advises female entrepreneurs to help them see themselves as leaders and launch their own empires. By helping you stay focused on your goals and putting together a plan to help you grow your business and increase your revenue, she will guide you with one-on-one attention, help you leverage your network, raise your revenue, and benefit from her decades of experience and be there to help you think through critical decisions. Show less

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  The Liquidity Project - A Benefit Art Auction with Paddle 8

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Social Media Strategist

  All proceeds from the sale of these artworks will support victims of Hurricane Sandy in the arts community, and will be administered and distributed by a special program established by the Art Dealer's Association of America. Online bidding begins Jan 29th at 12pm EST and ends on Feb 12th at 11pm EST. The auction will culminate in a special event showcasing a selection of artworks at the Soho Beach House, Miami on Feb. 12th from 8-11pm.https://paddle8.com/work/erin-parish/13883-hindsight-is-2020 Show less

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  Jeanne Ellinport for Montgomery County Board of Education

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Director of Online Engagement/Media Relations

  Earned, paid, and social media. Wrote blog posts and op-eds and pitched local journalists to put the candidate out in front on the issues. Media buys and social media strategy.

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  UniteWomen.org

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  National Director of Legislative Affairs

  Developed online engagement and media strategies for UniteWomen.org to make sure the voices of women across the country were being heard. Built relationships and partnered with policy makers, thought influencers and media organizations to advocate for issues such as voters rights, reproductive rights, and equality via online petitions and writing letters to elected officials, lawmakers, and local editors. To further advance women’s issues and at the same time raising UW’s profile, I partnered with the producers of "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" to host a screening and panel discussion with leading policy experts and the media. I also wrote press releases, op-eds, and blog posts to engage support and foreground our legislative issues. Show less

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  OWL Network - Organizing Women to Lead

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2019

  Founder and Executive Director

  The OWLnetwork - Organizing Women to Lead, is a networking group for women at all career stages right here in Washington, DC. Whether you are looking to revitalize your career, start — or re-start – your career, or take your career in a completely different direction, we can help ourselves and each other by encouraging and challenging ourselves to take that next step.http://owlnetwork.org/

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  Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2018

  Writer for Jewish Food Experience

  Author. Jodi Ochstein has written articles about the intersection of food and some of the most interesting people in the Jewish Community for the Jewish Food Experience.

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  Foundation for Jewish Studies

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Director, Programs and Communications

  ▪ Community outreach and engagement▪ Develop online content and social media presence▪ Build and maintain relationships with community influencers, media, and publicity partners▪ Pitch stories to reporters, draft press releases, and endeavor to place op-eds▪ Create, develop, and facilitate 12-14 program events annually▪ Develop programming with an eye toward media and public engagement

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  SommStock

  May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Public Relations Consultant

  Develop digital branding strategy and public relations for woman-owned wine seller.

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  Wine Key Experience

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Public Relations Consultant