Grace Blackburn
Henrico
Summary
Motivated and organized former campaign manager with experience managing staff, candidates and complex projects. Skilled in administrative support, calendar management, data organization, tracking and reporting. Adept at working in fast paced, demanding environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Blackburn Blooms LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations of small scale flower operation.
- Current sales programs includes 25 member summer delivery subscription service and weekly farmer’s market during peak season.
- Manage all aspects of running a small farming business including but not limited to financial management, tax reporting, advertising, social media, website building, ordering and all tasks associated with growing, caring for, harvesting and preparing fresh flowers for bouquet delivery and retail.
- Manage outdoor plants for six client properties year round.
Server
Little Nickel/Kuba Kuba
05.2019 - Current
- Ensure each customer’s needs are met during the dining experience.
- Count, calculate and record drawer and server earnings at the end of each shift.
- Care for and manage landscaping and plants on each property.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Scheduler
Woodside Equine Clinic
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed doctor’s daily schedules through diligent scheduling coordination.
- Submitted and filed documents to insurance companies and referring doctors.
- Greeted clients and answered clinic phone, which included scheduling patient appointments, relaying messages to doctors and transferring calls to the appropriate department.
- Enhanced productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates to clients and doctors.
Warehouse Manager
Agriberry Farm
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Tracked and prepared numerous incoming and outgoing orders daily of a large production fruit farm.
- Scheduled and delegated tasks for warehouse assistants to ensure product packaging was complete by deadlines.
- Conducted weekly audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies and product loss.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
Campaign Manager
H. Jones for Senate/ Ella Webster for House
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Manged candidate(s) daily schedule and calendars.
- Handled all official communications with supporters, vendors and staff.
- Assisted candidate(s) in budget management, tracking and reporting.
- Defined all campaign roles, filled positions and managed staff.
- Wrote and ensured campaign plan(s) were followed and modified plans as new data was presented.
- Helped candidate(s) develop policy positions and edited public statements outlining stances.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to established timelines and budgets.
Statewide Organizing Director
Vermont Democratic Party
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Oversaw all voter contact efforts statewide for the 2018 Coordinated campaign including Federal, Gubernatorial and local elections.
- Hired, trained and managed a diverse group of staff, providing leadership, direction and motivation to achieve success.
- Designed and executed data-driven field plan statewide utilizing door-to-door canvassing, phone, text, mail and P2P contact methods.
- Conducted training programs for House candidates, interns and paid staff.
- Established effective performance metrics and tracking tools, monitoring progress regularly to ensure goals were met.
- Worked alongside the House Caucus Director and Executive Director to win a historical majority in the Vermont Legislature.
Field Director
Sheila Crowley for VA HD-98
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Oversaw all operations in an 1,000 square mile district covering six counties.
- Drafted daily communications to supporters for candidate approval.
- Recruited and organized volunteers to knock over 17,000 doors in an extremely rural district.
- Staffed the candidate at events including debates, forums, meet and greets and fundraisers.
- Tracked and analyzed campaign performance and modified campaign targeting based on new data.
- As the candidate’s only paid staff, worked with consultants, vendors and the candidate to meet the needs of the campaign beyond traditional field director responsibilities.
Field Organizer
Vermont Democratic Party
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Sole operator of the Windham County field office for the 2016 election cycle.
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of volunteers.
- Increased campaign outreach and impact through four weekly voter outreach events.
- Responsible for over 50,000 voter contact attempts via door-to-door canvassing and phone calls.
- Met daily reporting deadlines to senior staff to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Engaged with volunteers and local candidates to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Analyzed data from outreach efforts to inform future strategies and optimize resource allocation.
- Monitored political news and current events to remain knowledgeable about key issues affecting constituents.
Administrative Assistant/Market Lead
Agriberry Farm
04.2008 - 11.2014
- Responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing payments.
- Worked closely with the owner to compile and submit records for $100,000 USDA Added-Value Grant.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files and tax documents.
- Managed farm stands at 2-3 Farmer’s Market weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Va.05.2016
Skills
- Social Media
- Microsoft, Google and Adobe Suite
- NGP and VoteBuilder
- Verbal and written communication
- Project and campaign management
- Strategic planning
- Administrative oversight and support
- Office administration
- Time management
Certification
- Microsoft Excel: Beginner to Advanced/Udemy; Present
- The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing & More/The Gardener’s Workshop; January 2021
- The Complete SQL Bootcamp/Udemy; January 2020
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Scheduler
Woodside Equine Clinic
10.2021 - 10.2022
Owner
Blackburn Blooms LLC
01.2021 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Agriberry Farm
05.2020 - 08.2021
Campaign Manager
H. Jones for Senate/ Ella Webster for House
06.2019 - 11.2019
Server
Little Nickel/Kuba Kuba
05.2019 - Current
Statewide Organizing Director
Vermont Democratic Party
05.2018 - 11.2018
Field Director
Sheila Crowley for VA HD-98
08.2017 - 11.2017
Field Organizer
Vermont Democratic Party
06.2016 - 11.2016
Administrative Assistant/Market Lead
Agriberry Farm
04.2008 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
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