AMY CHAPMAN

28342 Dartmouth Street * Madison Heights, MI 48071amychapman652@gmail.com * 248-259-3858

QUALIFICATIONS

SENIOR / EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT: Versatile, deeply experienced executive with record of superb results throughout career. Personable, articulate communicator, structuring and launching new organizations as well as interacting at all organizational levels to engage members in beneficial programs and change. Consummate analyst, planner and project manager; demonstrated ability to raise and effectively manage funds to achieve objectives. Possess exceptional political insight and experience; proven ability to build relationships among diverse individuals and groups; excellent trainer and personnel developer.

SPECIALTIES

Organizational development, operations management, personnel leadership, financial administration, complex problem solving, dynamic presenter, strategic partnerships, fundraising & events, issue advocacy, senior manager, executive manager, executive director, strategic business planner, organization builder, project manager, organizational behavior, start-ups, new organizational structures, consulting, consultant, non-profits, foundations, political groups, change agent, analyst, problem solver

EXPERIENCE

AMY CHAPMAN CONSULTING - Madison Heights, MI~ Consultant, 2013 to PresentProvide strategic guidance, planning and assessment management for non-profit, foundation and other organizations.~ Key Projects:* Services Employees International Union: Collaborated with Services Employees International Union to develop and implement national review / mapping of progressive infrastructure in 4 states and prepare recommendations.* Make It Work Campaign: Teamed with top organizational leadership and state-based activists to create campaign plan for women’s economic non-profit organization, which received Ford Foundation planning grant.* Michigan Future: Conducted 25 interviews and produced recommendations for state-based educational non-profit to assess marketing of college preparatory high schools in Detroit, Michigan. Worked with data/analytics firm to produce models testing location of and best methods to reach target demographic. * Next Gen MI: Created plan, hired staff and served as Senior Advisor for multimillion-dollar Independent Expenditure. Strategic planning helped bring energy issues to forefront in state US Senate race and assist in election of “climate hero” through extensive paid / earned media and field effort.* Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund: Provided strategic planning advice and mentoring for statewide civic engagement campaign.

INFORMATION STAFFING SERVICES INC. (ISSI) - Washington, DC~ CEO / Executive Board Member, 9/2007 to 2013Direct all business and operational aspects for not-for-profit data and analytics company; manage staff in 20 states. Prepare and implement strategic business plans; oversee marketing and client acquisition; define and administer $3M budget. Interact with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute projects. Hire, supervise and coach 40-person team.~ Key Achievements:* Successfully founded, grew and managed company providing national data management, state data staffing, modeling, analytics and organizational strategic services.

OBAMA FOR AMERICA - Detroit, MI~ State Director / Senior Adviser, 6-11/2012 and 7-11/2008Took leave of absence to manage state campaign. Directed 300 staff members throughout state; provided advice and counsel for national campaign team. Defined, allocated and managed $9M budget; collaborated with candidate and senior campaign team. ~ Key Achievements:* Planned, implemented and completed 2 successful campaigns, adapting frequently to change essential to effective candidate promotion.

GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS - Washington, DC~ Executive Director, 3/2003 to 9/2007Structured, organized and oversaw start-up of organization to partner with 50 state Democratic Party organizations to build infrastructure and strengthen party across all organizational areas. Planned and managed budgets; oversaw fundraising; ensured legal and financial compliance. Selected, assigned and supervised staff. Facilitated weekly compliance meetings and annual training.~ Key Achievements:* Planned and executed fundraisers that contributed $5M+ for grants and services.* Significantly improved legal and financial compliance by working with state party chairs / executive directors and managed 10 staff and consultants, providing hands on, individualized trainings.

SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION - Washington, DC~ Midwest Political Consultant, 1/2001 to 2/2003Established relationships with 6 states' organizational leaders to support change implementation. Developed strategic campaign plans for all 6 states. Partnered with elected state leadership to train staff and implement plans.~ Key Achievements:* Provided technical political and policy assistance, plan writing, goal setting and strategic planning that contributed to favorable climate for union organizing and members' working conditions.

AFL-CIO - Washington, DC~ National Political Campaign Director, 5/1996 to 12/2001Analyzed organizational needs and developed national strategy to promote organization's goals and candidates. Held authority for $10M member contact program; partnered with senior national and state elected officials, primary staff members, and consultants to design and refine plans. Directed and adapted resulting programs as necessary to meet defined objectives.~ Key Achievements:

* Developed and effectively managed programs involving thousands of union staff and members communicating with members and retirees through direct mail campaigns, phones, work sites, and canvassing, contributing to largest margin of support among union members and families for union-endorsed candidates.

Additional experience as State Director, Michigan Democratic Coordinated Campaign, Detroit, MI; Campaign Manager / Transition Director, Wyden for US Senate, Portland, OR; Campaign Manager, Kitzhaber for Governor, Portland, OR; Executive Director, College Democrats of America, Washington, DC; Special Assistant to the Secretary of Labor, US Dept. of Labor, Washington, DC; State Director, Clinton for President, Portland, OR; Political Field Director, Service Employees International Union, Washington, DC; Political Director, League of Conservation Voters, Washington, DC; PAC Director, Environmental Action, Washington, DC

EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - New York, NYBachelor of Arts with double major in Political Science & Journalism

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Hebrew