Senator Trimble – Hawaii State Legislature

Campaign Manager / Finance Director

Honolulu, Hawaii

2002 – 2004

Directed successful senate campaign spearheading strategic messaging via television, radio, print, media, polling, online, direct mail and fundraising for the Senator who served Waikiki, Ala Moana, Kaka’ako, Chinatown, Downtown and Palama for 6 years.

As communications strategist and senior management team member, offered polling, research and campaign consultation; coordinated press releases and personal appearances to ensure focused, maximized exposure.

Mobilized volunteers to help with sign waving, block walks, yard signage, canvassing, registering voters, phone banks, envelope stuffing, parades and rallies and to help coordinate and market a golf tournament fundraiser for GOP Hawaii.

Created positive donor relationships and stewarded donor cultivation by soliciting contributors and campaign leaders raising $210,000 in personal and corporate donations. Managed budget, financial records, legal filings and approved expenditures.