Steve James

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  Lansing, Lansing, United States

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  Steve James is a
  • Managed the Representative’s daily schedule • Corresponded with constituents to inform them of changes in legislation or to solve issues for them • Prepared weekly and daily legislative updates for the Representative • Worked with bill drafters and stakeholders to prepare legislation complimented by earned media strategies • Performed various administrative tasks for the office. • Managed a staff of 3 organizers to run a field program that knocked on over 40k doors and made 25k phone calls • Raised and managed a budget of over $250,000 dollars • Managed a coordinated office with 3 other State and Federal level campaigns • Oversaw 2 field offices and staff that was charged with operating them • Reported daily to the Senate Democratic Caucus and acted as liaison between the campaign and the caucus • Actively recruited Senate members and Labor allies for field activities • Organized many successful fundraisers including one hosted and attend by Senator Stabenow and Senator Levin • Coordinated with other campaigns for joint walks and events • Executed a GOTV program with over 10k doors knocked and 16k phone calls attempted over 4 days. • Organized and held issue-based activities such as protests, press events, letters to the editor, and Town Hall discussions • Recruited and trained local volunteers to help with accountability events and tracked participants in VAN • Utilized weekly canvasses with labor groups and volunteers to hold GOP targets accountable through direct voter contact • Routinely met with and maintained relationships with local leaders and allied organizations • Helped with Party building activities such as fundraisers and designed and executed a GOTV program for Monroe city elections including literature design. - Handled casework dealing with healthcare, immigration, or housing - Successfully helped several individuals obtain visas and special immigration status for spouses and family members - Provided research and in-district scheduling for the Congressman including special events and holidays - Transitioned the office to the incoming Congressman - Routinely met with public officials and interest groups to help foster the Congressman’s relationships within the community. - Organized a professional campaign resulting in over 15,000 doors knocked - Managed volunteer contributions and organized volunteer turnout - Designed walk and mail literature, then facilitated production and distribution - Coordinated with other campaigns as well as city and county party officials to maximize voter contact touches - Facilitated multiple television ad purchases through cable and network broadcasts - Created and purchased several newspaper advertisements - Frequently updated and maintained the candidate’s website - Frequently contacted other elected officials for fundraising and field operation successes - Came within 1000 votes of winning a district with a base vote of 43%. - Created a professional campaign atmosphere, including organizing volunteers and managing interns - Oversaw 12,000 door knocks and 5,000 phone calls - Secured endorsements, wrote press releases, managed the website, and handled constituent questions - Ran a tightly budgeted campaign which allowed for maximum voter contact in the later months - Coordinated with county party officials as well as other candidates and elected officials to maximize field efforts - Frequently contacted other elected officials for fundraising and field operation successes. - Organized Home Care Workers in Grand Rapids - Facilitated petitions to local elected officials urging them to support Home Care Workers - Garnered support for Proposal 4 among members. - Canvassed using walking and phone strategies, combined with public events - Recruited volunteers and helped organize and manage volunteer activities - Networked with various organizations in order to gain support and increase candidate recognition in the community - Executed a plan to increase voter turnout using absentee ballot applications in canvassing and event efforts - Personally knocked over 1000 doors per month during a winter special election and executed and helped to organize GOTV efforts. - Developed a database for identifying and contacting progressive candidates across the state of Michigan - Identified elected positions that could be flipped in favor of progressive candidates - Used networks established by local progressive leaders and organizations to seek candidates for offices - Worked closely with Progressive Majority organization to accomplish similar goals. - Used VAN to determine base vote and create canvass plans involving both phone banking and walk techniques - Utilized data collected to help identify key districts and inform candidates of district demographics. Organized and led groups to maintain the prestige of one of West Michigan’s most exclusive golf courses. - Organized and lead small groups charged with tasks such as repairing greens and tees, preparing and reseeding large areas of turf, various leaf cleanups, as well as drainage and irrigation repairs and installations. - Created professional atmosphere for golf course members using professional turf maintenance equipment and techniques - Acted as pesticide and fertilization technician for all areas of the course and clubhouse. - Interacted with customers and problem solved issues such as poor results from other technicians, turf diseases, communication errors, and understanding of the products for the customers on a daily basis. - Organized and managed daily route to maximize efficiency and productivity at the daily stops - Performed Turf Maintenance/Lawn Care for private residences as well as public and corporate accounts - Repaired and maintained the company vehicle and spraying equipment while out on the road as well as in the shop before and after the day. - Made university focal points look as professional and presentable as possible - Cared for and maintained the Michigan State University athletic facilities and student congregating areas such as the intramural fields and scenic photographic spots such as the Spartan Statue. - Maintained the most highly trafficked areas on campus oftentimes having to be cautious with machinery and respectful of passing students, faculty, and visitors. • Collaborate with SEIU local and State Council leaders on program strategy and planning • Provide training, coaching and leadership development support to local members and staff • Build engaging events, actions, and activities that provide opportunities for conservative members to drive a pro-working families issue agenda and be involved in their union • Build member leader teams in multiple geographies across the state • Drive recruitment and turn-out to member engagement events/actions • Act as the project manager to ensure all staff assigned to the program are successful in meeting specific goals • Track progress to quantitative and qualitative goals and produce regular reports to state and national leaders • Work with a team to create written materials and communications to conservative members • Utilize social media tools to facilitate organizing and mobilization. SEIU Michigan State Council

• What industry does Steve James currently work in?

  Steve James currently works in the
  SEIU Michigan State Council

• What is Steve James's area of expertise?

  Steve James specializes in
  • Managed the Representative’s daily schedule • Corresponded with constituents to inform them of changes in legislation or to solve issues for them • Prepared weekly and daily legislative updates for the Representative • Worked with bill drafters and stakeholders to prepare legislation complimented by earned media strategies • Performed various administrative tasks for the office. • Managed a staff of 3 organizers to run a field program that knocked on over 40k doors and made 25k phone calls • Raised and managed a budget of over $250,000 dollars • Managed a coordinated office with 3 other State and Federal level campaigns • Oversaw 2 field offices and staff that was charged with operating them • Reported daily to the Senate Democratic Caucus and acted as liaison between the campaign and the caucus • Actively recruited Senate members and Labor allies for field activities • Organized many successful fundraisers including one hosted and attend by Senator Stabenow and Senator Levin • Coordinated with other campaigns for joint walks and events • Executed a GOTV program with over 10k doors knocked and 16k phone calls attempted over 4 days. • Organized and held issue-based activities such as protests, press events, letters to the editor, and Town Hall discussions • Recruited and trained local volunteers to help with accountability events and tracked participants in VAN • Utilized weekly canvasses with labor groups and volunteers to hold GOP targets accountable through direct voter contact • Routinely met with and maintained relationships with local leaders and allied organizations • Helped with Party building activities such as fundraisers and designed and executed a GOTV program for Monroe city elections including literature design. - Handled casework dealing with healthcare, immigration, or housing - Successfully helped several individuals obtain visas and special immigration status for spouses and family members - Provided research and in-district scheduling for the Congressman including special events and holidays - Transitioned the office to the incoming Congressman - Routinely met with public officials and interest groups to help foster the Congressman’s relationships within the community. - Organized a professional campaign resulting in over 15,000 doors knocked - Managed volunteer contributions and organized volunteer turnout - Designed walk and mail literature, then facilitated production and distribution - Coordinated with other campaigns as well as city and county party officials to maximize voter contact touches - Facilitated multiple television ad purchases through cable and network broadcasts - Created and purchased several newspaper advertisements - Frequently updated and maintained the candidate’s website - Frequently contacted other elected officials for fundraising and field operation successes - Came within 1000 votes of winning a district with a base vote of 43%. - Created a professional campaign atmosphere, including organizing volunteers and managing interns - Oversaw 12,000 door knocks and 5,000 phone calls - Secured endorsements, wrote press releases, managed the website, and handled constituent questions - Ran a tightly budgeted campaign which allowed for maximum voter contact in the later months - Coordinated with county party officials as well as other candidates and elected officials to maximize field efforts - Frequently contacted other elected officials for fundraising and field operation successes. - Organized Home Care Workers in Grand Rapids - Facilitated petitions to local elected officials urging them to support Home Care Workers - Garnered support for Proposal 4 among members. - Canvassed using walking and phone strategies, combined with public events - Recruited volunteers and helped organize and manage volunteer activities - Networked with various organizations in order to gain support and increase candidate recognition in the community - Executed a plan to increase voter turnout using absentee ballot applications in canvassing and event efforts - Personally knocked over 1000 doors per month during a winter special election and executed and helped to organize GOTV efforts. - Developed a database for identifying and contacting progressive candidates across the state of Michigan - Identified elected positions that could be flipped in favor of progressive candidates - Used networks established by local progressive leaders and organizations to seek candidates for offices - Worked closely with Progressive Majority organization to accomplish similar goals. - Used VAN to determine base vote and create canvass plans involving both phone banking and walk techniques - Utilized data collected to help identify key districts and inform candidates of district demographics. Organized and led groups to maintain the prestige of one of West Michigan’s most exclusive golf courses. - Organized and lead small groups charged with tasks such as repairing greens and tees, preparing and reseeding large areas of turf, various leaf cleanups, as well as drainage and irrigation repairs and installations. - Created professional atmosphere for golf course members using professional turf maintenance equipment and techniques - Acted as pesticide and fertilization technician for all areas of the course and clubhouse. - Interacted with customers and problem solved issues such as poor results from other technicians, turf diseases, communication errors, and understanding of the products for the customers on a daily basis. - Organized and managed daily route to maximize efficiency and productivity at the daily stops - Performed Turf Maintenance/Lawn Care for private residences as well as public and corporate accounts - Repaired and maintained the company vehicle and spraying equipment while out on the road as well as in the shop before and after the day. - Made university focal points look as professional and presentable as possible - Cared for and maintained the Michigan State University athletic facilities and student congregating areas such as the intramural fields and scenic photographic spots such as the Spartan Statue. - Maintained the most highly trafficked areas on campus oftentimes having to be cautious with machinery and respectful of passing students, faculty, and visitors. • Collaborate with SEIU local and State Council leaders on program strategy and planning • Provide training, coaching and leadership development support to local members and staff • Build engaging events, actions, and activities that provide opportunities for conservative members to drive a pro-working families issue agenda and be involved in their union • Build member leader teams in multiple geographies across the state • Drive recruitment and turn-out to member engagement events/actions • Act as the project manager to ensure all staff assigned to the program are successful in meeting specific goals • Track progress to quantitative and qualitative goals and produce regular reports to state and national leaders • Work with a team to create written materials and communications to conservative members • Utilize social media tools to facilitate organizing and mobilization.

• Which languages does Steve James speak? 

  Steve James speaks the following languages:
  No languages available.

• Which industries has Steve James previously worked in?   

  Steve James has prior experience in the following industries:
  SEIU Michigan State Council , SEIU Michigan State Council , Michigan House of Representatives , Doug Spade for State Senate , Michigan Democratic Party / JLC , Congressman David Alan Curson , Mary Kerwin for State Representative , Gretchen Driskell for State Representative , SEIU , Tim Greimel for State Representative , SMG Strategies , Ottawa County Democratic Party , Wuskowahn Players Club , Battle Creek Country Club , TruGreen , Michigan State University

• What is Steve James’s work experience?  

  Steve James has the following professional experience:
  SEIU Michigan State Council , SEIU Michigan State Council , Michigan House of Representatives , Doug Spade for State Senate , Michigan Democratic Party / JLC , Congressman David Alan Curson , Mary Kerwin for State Representative , Gretchen Driskell for State Representative , SEIU , Tim Greimel for State Representative , SMG Strategies , Ottawa County Democratic Party , Wuskowahn Players Club , Battle Creek Country Club , TruGreen , Michigan State University .

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• What are Steve James’s work email addresses?  

  Steve James’s work email addresses are
  [email protected] .

• What company does Steve James work for?  

  Steve James works at
  SEIU Michigan State Council