Director of Programs & Strategy at Common Cause
Oakland, California
Political Consultant @ Dugar & Associates From January 2008 to May 2012 (4 years 5 months) President @ Berkeley NAACP Youth Council From July 2003 to June 2008 (5 years) Receptionist/Office Manager @ Light Group From June 2006 to June 2007 (1 year 1 month) Consultant @ Making Equitable Democracy Identify and interview changemaking organizations within California....
Political Consultant @ Dugar & Associates From January 2008 to May 2012 (4 years 5 months) President @ Berkeley NAACP Youth Council From July 2003 to June 2008 (5 years) Receptionist/Office Manager @ Light Group From June 2006 to June 2007 (1 year 1 month) Consultant @ Making Equitable Democracy Identify and interview changemaking organizations within California. Creation of a comprehensive report exploring the creation of “democracy hubs” in California. From October 2018 to December 2018 (3 months) CaliforniaStrategist & General Consultant @ Pam Harris for Oakland City Council Creation of overall campaign strategy, messaging, and operations. Oversaw fundraising, communications, endorsement, and field operations. Onboarding of staff and consultants. Guidance of first-time candidate through the campaign process. Working with vendors on creation of branding/materials, communications, and digital media. From May 2018 to November 2018 (7 months) OaklandCo-Found & Chair @ California Young Democrats Black Caucus Oversaw the creation and structuring of the organization. Led annual strategic planning sessions as well as implementing the founders' vision. Grew organization to over 900 members and an online network of more than 4,000 contacts. Reached over 5000 young Black voters in the 2010 election cycle. Built a grassroots fundraising network that raised tens of thousands of dollars to support the organization and young African American candidates. Organized the creation of 6 Black Young Democratic Clubs. From April 2010 to May 2012 (2 years 2 months) Deputy Campaign Director @ Melanie Shelby for City Council Oversaw field operations including materials production, targeting, community events, mailings, volunteer activities and GOTV operations. From July 2010 to November 2010 (5 months) Office Manager @ The Junior Statesmen Foundation From December 2007 to January 2008 (2 months) Organizer @ Dellums For Mayor Conducted outreach to young and African American voters. Led GOTV outreach to elderly, disabled and minority voters. Coordinated transportation to the polls. Dispatched poll monitors to locations where voting issues were reported. Trained volunteer attorneys on HAVA and connected them with disenfranchised voters. From October 2005 to June 2006 (9 months) Consultant @ FairVote Creation of community engagement plans for 2018 Bay Area elections. Conducted community outreach and education in the 2018 San Francisco Mayoral election, reaching nearly 4 dozen faith institutions, Democratic Clubs, and non-profit organizations. Met with local elected officials taking their temperature on ranked choice voting and conducting RCV education. From April 2018 to December 2018 (9 months) San Francisco Bay AreaChair, Youth Commission @ City of Berkeley From September 2003 to September 2004 (1 year 1 month) Deputy Director @ Revive the Vote Oversaw planning and restructuring of the organization to serve a larger faith community.Coordinated Executive Board meetings, distributed materials, took minutes during meetings, and served as link between the Board and the faith communities.Created and implemented the 2008 General Election Voter Empowerment Plan. Hosted more than a dozen round table discussions on issues on the November Ballot as well as voter registration of more than 2000 new voters. From June 2007 to November 2008 (1 year 6 months) Administrative Assistant @ San Francisco Housing Development Corporation • Coordinated monthly board meetings, prepared agenda packets, took board meeting minutes and managed board member travel• Scheduled meetings and maintain calendar for executive staff.• Oversaw technical assistance with office equipment. From February 2008 to May 2008 (4 months) Administrative Assistant/Office Manager @ Scion Staffing Coordinated monthly board meetings, prepared agenda packets, took board meeting minutes and managed board member travelScheduled meetings and maintain calendar for executive staff.Oversaw technical assistance with office equipment. From November 2007 to May 2008 (7 months) Vice-President @ California NAACP Youth & College Division Vice President of the California State Conference of the NAACP Youth & College Division From October 2005 to October 2007 (2 years 1 month) Field Organizer @ We The People Inc Identified key issues important to residents in the relevant community.Built coalitions and networks in the district.Trained volunteers to implement the We the People, Inc. house party outreach model. From February 2006 to June 2006 (5 months) Voter Registration Program Coordinator @ NAACP National Voter Fund Coordinated registration and databasing of over 10,000 new voters in Alameda County. Created of Faith based College Campus, Young Voter, and Senior voter registration campaigns.Represented NAACP on various National, State and Local coalitions including The League of Young Voters, UDCs, and campus coalitions. From May 2004 to October 2004 (6 months) Lead Cashier/Office Assistant @ City of Berkeley Coordinated the seasonal hiring and management of 80+ staff members Trained new staff on cash handling procedures Answering of phonesAdministrative duties as assigned From May 2003 to August 2004 (1 year 4 months) Field Director @ Shelby for Oakland City Council Coordinated of design and mailing of literature to targeted precincts.Supervised paid and volunteer precinct walkers and phone bankers.Targeted regular absentee and poll voters in various communities. From December 2003 to March 2004 (4 months) Project Coordinator @ Berkeley NAACP Youth Council No on Prop 54 Campaign Recruited, trained and placed more than 75 volunteers daily.Created and coordinated coalitions with partner organizations both on UC Berkeley Campus and in the Berkeley/Oakland Community.Led GOTV mobilization of more than 300 students and community partners walking precincts in 4 cities. From July 2003 to October 2003 (4 months) Principal @ New Titans Strategy Group Worked with clients to build new non-profit and political organizations from the ground up. Conducting Board and staff searches as well as putting into place policies and procedures to maximize the efficiency. Worked with established non-profit clients to conduct civic engagement, issue advocacy, membership campaigns. Facilitated multi-year issue advocacy strategic planning for 100+ local and state level non-profits. Coordinated mid-sized and small events to non-profit and political clients. Oakland, CaliforniaDirector, Intra-Party Organizing @ John Chiang for Governor Organizing and identifying supporters within the California Democratic Party. Outreach to local party leaders, hosting meet and greets allowing delegates to get to know the candidate. Creating and implementing communications and strategies to gain/block endorsements. Coordinated Bay Area elected official identification and introduction. Planning events and meetings with Bay Area thought/industry leaders. Statewide faith and African American outreach, including introductions to leaders, speech writing, event coordination. From August 2017 to June 2018 (11 months) Oakland, CAWestern Regional Field Director @ NAACP Management of 350 local & state level units spread across 9 states and 3 countries. Provided training and oversight for a core group of 40 full time volunteers and paid staff at local and state levels. Assisted local and state units in taking potential legislation from a resolution to signed ordinances/legislation. Engaged through online advocacy, local, state and state area units as well as the pubic around the NAACP “Game Changer” issue areas. Implemented multi-faceted advocacy and civic participation campaigns on key issues, including supporting the training of local leadership and members to act as organizers and advocates and establishing alliances to integrate non-members into NAACP campaigns. Identified public/private organizations and institutions engaged in activities related to NAACP goals creating partnerships to advance the work of the NAACP within the region. From May 2012 to September 2016 (4 years 5 months) Oakland, CAPresident @ California State Conference of the NAACP Youth & College Division Revitalized the statewide network of more than 30 Youth Councils and College Chapters, seeing membership spike to over 5000 dues paying members. Created a strategic plan for increased visibility on local issues, led voter empowerment and infrastructure building campaigns resulting in the Y&CD and its local chapter’s involvement in their first voter empowerment campaigns since 2003. Authored and led the organization to mobilize members using social media to ensure the passage/signing of its first legislation (AB 412, Carter). From October 2007 to June 2009 (1 year 9 months) Consultant/Director of Programs & Strategy @ Common Cause Oversaw statewide and local redistricting, campaign finance reform, and election reform initiatives. Managed a coalition of 24 national, state, and grassroots organizations which conducted outreach and advocacy for the CA Citizens Redistricting Commission. Provided guidance and campaign assistance to other states on passing and implementing ranked choice voting. Managed membership outreaching, including a survey and study of member priorities. From April 2019 to January 2020 (10 months) California
Dugar & Associates
Political Consultant
January 2008 to May 2012
Berkeley NAACP Youth Council
President
July 2003 to June 2008
Light Group
Receptionist/Office Manager
June 2006 to June 2007
Making Equitable Democracy
Consultant
October 2018 to December 2018
California
Pam Harris for Oakland City Council
Strategist & General Consultant
May 2018 to November 2018
Oakland
California Young Democrats Black Caucus
Co-Found & Chair
April 2010 to May 2012
Melanie Shelby for City Council
Deputy Campaign Director
July 2010 to November 2010
The Junior Statesmen Foundation
Office Manager
December 2007 to January 2008
Dellums For Mayor
Organizer
October 2005 to June 2006
FairVote
Consultant
April 2018 to December 2018
San Francisco Bay Area
City of Berkeley
Chair, Youth Commission
September 2003 to September 2004
Revive the Vote
Deputy Director
June 2007 to November 2008
San Francisco Housing Development Corporation
Administrative Assistant
February 2008 to May 2008
Scion Staffing
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
November 2007 to May 2008
California NAACP Youth & College Division
Vice-President
October 2005 to October 2007
We The People Inc
Field Organizer
February 2006 to June 2006
NAACP National Voter Fund
Voter Registration Program Coordinator
May 2004 to October 2004
City of Berkeley
Lead Cashier/Office Assistant
May 2003 to August 2004
Shelby for Oakland City Council
Field Director
December 2003 to March 2004
Berkeley NAACP Youth Council No on Prop 54 Campaign
Project Coordinator
July 2003 to October 2003
New Titans Strategy Group
Principal
Oakland, California
John Chiang for Governor
Director, Intra-Party Organizing
August 2017 to June 2018
Oakland, CA
NAACP
Western Regional Field Director
May 2012 to September 2016
Oakland, CA
California State Conference of the NAACP Youth & College Division
President
October 2007 to June 2009
Common Cause
Consultant/Director of Programs & Strategy
April 2019 to January 2020
California
What company does Sean Dugar work for?
Sean Dugar works for Dugar & Associates
What is Sean Dugar's role at Dugar & Associates?
Sean Dugar is Political Consultant
What industry does Sean Dugar work in?
Sean Dugar works in the Political Organization industry.
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Sean Dugar's colleagues are Rep. Esther Haywood, Serenity Gibbons, Serenity Gibbons, and Demar Roberts
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