Bryan J. Watkins

Established foundational operational frameworks and strategic service offerings, positioning the firm for rapid market entry and growth.

Directed initial business development efforts, securing key partnerships and client engagements to build a robust portfolio.

Built and managed core operational teams, optimizing resource allocation for efficient service delivery and client satisfaction.

Managed a $36.5 million annual budget and oversaw operations for 1,500 delegates, including the production of three large-scale biannual political conventions.

Led talent acquisition and development for a team peaking at over 50, implementing new hiring and training practices that increased average director tenure to over 4.5 years.

Provided strategic financial, legal, and operational updates to the Chair and Board, instituting communication channels that improved Board directive implementation.

Developed and executed a multi-million dollar field and political plan, leading 27 staff across 7 field offices to secure 5 Congressional seats for Republicans over two election cycles.

Innovated and deployed a novel ballot collection method (passive ballot harvesting) in collaboration with local, state, and federal campaigns, effectively increasing target voter turnout in key races.

Managed and optimized field operations, ensuring strategic alignment with broader party objectives and maximizing voter engagement.

Generated over $20 million in political and advocacy revenue, exceeding the FY17 target by over 150% through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives.

Expanded sales portfolio to include management and oversight of 150 local sellers, contributing to $60 million in political and advocacy revenue in FY18.

Developed and implemented high-impact strategies that positioned iHeartMedia as a key partner for political and advocacy campaigns nationwide.

Generated over $1.5 million in political revenue, achieving a 275% increase from the 2012 election cycle through targeted strategic development.

Designed and introduced tailored product offerings that enhanced value for leading political and digital staff during the 2016 election cycle.

Optimized revenue streams by identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities within the political media landscape.

Professionalized campaign operations, transforming a volunteer-driven effort into a modern apparatus that attracted significant resources from national committees and external support groups.

Secured and implemented a $1.5 million campaign plan, ensuring rapid and efficient transition for strategic initiatives.

Managed all facets of campaign development and execution, from fundraising to strategic planning, to maximize operational efficiency and impact.

Reported directly to the owner, providing critical updates on confidential projects, NFL league business, and communications from high-level stakeholders including the NFL Commissioner.

Directed a 3-person team, ensuring efficient execution of executive office priorities and confidential assignments.

Facilitated high-level communications and information flow between key internal and external stakeholders within the NFL ecosystem.

Directed a client portfolio for top-tier independent expenditure groups and PACs, managing budgets exceeding $2 million for the 2012 election cycle.

Designed and implemented digital fundraising strategies for the 2014 election cycle, generating over $1.5 million in revenue for high-profile clients including Paul Ryan and Gov. Susana Martinez.

Provided strategic oversight and execution for political campaigns, ensuring client objectives were met and exceeded through data-driven approaches.

Oversaw comprehensive state party operations, including management of a 3-person staff and an annual operating budget exceeding $500,000.

Directed the 2011 New Mexico state redistricting process, providing strategic guidance to GOP leadership, Governor Susana Martinez, and legislative teams.

Implemented operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives to support party objectives and enhance political influence across the state.

Directed national grassroots and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) programs, providing direct oversight to state directors and ensuring program execution.

Coordinated extensive field operations across multiple states, mobilizing volunteers and resources to maximize voter engagement.

Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance voter turnout and support electoral objectives nationwide.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive campaign strategy that secured a decisive 22-point margin of victory in the primary election.

Managed all campaign operations, from strategic planning to voter outreach, ensuring efficient resource allocation and message delivery.

Coordinated with campaign teams and stakeholders to achieve electoral objectives under tight deadlines.

Exceeded all electoral goals as Oregon State Victory Director (June-Sept 2008), leading to a promotion to Minnesota Victory Director (Sept-Nov 2008).

Managed and optimized Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts across two states, significantly impacting voter turnout and campaign performance.

Retained for the critical Minnesota US Senate Recount (Nov 2008-March 2009), demonstrating expertise in high-stakes electoral processes.

Oversaw comprehensive campaign operations, including strategic planning, paid and unpaid voter contact initiatives, and vendor management.

Managed critical relationships with political stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless campaign execution.

Implemented voter outreach strategies to maximize engagement and support for the candidate.

Developed and implemented a robust grassroots operation that generated more voter contact attempts than any other region in the state.

Mobilized and managed volunteer teams to execute targeted voter outreach and engagement initiatives.

Contributed significantly to campaign objectives by maximizing direct voter interaction and community presence.

Designed and built the largest Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) apparatus in California, directly contributing to the Governor's 35-point victory margin in the region.

Managed field operations and volunteer teams to execute high-impact voter mobilization strategies.

Analyzed regional voter data to optimize outreach efforts and maximize electoral impact.