Britton K. Loftin

14033 Stone Gate Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

225-747-3737

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Strength

Government & Public Affairs

Education

Bachelor of Arts , Political Science, University of Southern Mississippi                         5/2006

Skills Summary

n Initiated programs for leadership development

n Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications, Website development

n Establish and maintain relationships with key external constituencies to expand influence

n Effective problem solver; prioritize and manage heavy work flow without direct supervision.

n “Can do” attitude; work cooperatively with staff.

n Working knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative process

n  Implemented fundraising programs and goals totaling over $5 million

n Volunteer Advocacy Engagement

n Effective Government and Political Affair planning

Experience

Executive Director

Louisiana Democratic Party, Baton Rouge, LA                                   3/2008 to 6/2009

n Advocate and Government Affairs liaison for major statewide political party

n Responsible for state and federal campaign finance Filings

n Execute and organize training for candidates, party members and activists

n Build and maintain relationships with elected Democratic officials, national and local party organizations, constituency groups and allied organizations

Field Director

DNC / Louisiana Democratic Party, Baton Rouge, LA                       5/2007 to 3/2008

n Developed and implemented statewide field program

n Responsible for overall field strategy of Louisiana’s Democratic candidates

n Supervised field staff

Campaign Representative

LA House Democratic Campaign Committee, Baton Rouge, LA     1/2007 to 12/2007

n Managed relationships with candidates at state level

n Developed innovative program activities for Democratic candidates

n Managed State legislative district campaigns

Field Organizer

DNC / Louisiana Democratic Party, Baton Rouge, LA                       6/2006 to 5/2007

n Implemented issue based and electoral grassroots campaigns in 29 counties

n  Recruited, trained, mobilized and managed volunteers

n Established partnerships with community leaders and fostered union coalitions

Campaign Coordinator / Business Developer

High Bar Group, LLC, Hattiesburg, MS                           2000 to 2003 and 2005 to 2007

n Managed issue campaigns

n Developed client presentations

n Created media advertising and packages

Activities and Affiliations

n Board of Directors and Southern Region Representative: Association of State Democratic Executive Directors

n University of Southern Mississippi:  Human Rights and Civil Liberties Organization; Recipient of the Judge R. J. Bishop Award, 2005; 2004 –2005 Tatum Internship, University Libraries; Young Democrats, College Chapter, NAACP (National Convention Delegate, 2004, 2005.)

n  Community Involvement:  First Place District and Regional Essay Contest Winner, Optimist International, 1998 (Attended National Optimist Leadership Program, Philadelphia, PA, 1998); Forrest County Branch NAACP.   

References

Don Cravins, Jr.

Staff Director

Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
United States Senate
428A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

202-224-5175

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