Cody Mclaughlin

I'm Cody McLaughlin, a noted conservative thought leader and digital media consultant for political, public relations and public affairs campaigns.

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Cody Mclaughlin's Experience:

• Member: Recreation Subcommittee at Abbott Marshlands Council

  January 2018 - Present | Mercer County, New Jersey

  Offered expertise as voice for outdoor opportunities on Abbott Marshlands Council subcommittee commissioned to manage recreation and set policy for 3000 acres of municipal and park land owned by 12 different entities and government agencies to meet the goals of the Council’s Cooperative Stewardship Plan. Advocated for the importance of leveraging strong sporting opportunities offered by the Marsh and both its unique location and habitat.

• Account Manager at Prosper Group Corp

  November 2017 - Present | Indianapolis, indiana

  Managed clients, facilitated digital strategy and provided sound advice for political organizations, candidates and public affairs clients from the international to the national to the local level. Managed creative process to ensure top-quality content reached client. Provided strategic counsel to winning campaigns in three countries, especially with regard to their presence online. Educated clients on the importance and efficacy of building interactive, organic online communities of supporters. Integrated digital advertising plans into overall media budget spend in order to create a consistent and effective brand for clients.

• Board Trustee at New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

  November 2017 - Present | Trenton, New Jersey

  As a board trustee, advocated with and on behalf of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance for the entire community of 1.2 million outdoorsmen in the state of New Jersey who hunt, fish, or trap. Advocated in a deep blue state with a tough and entrenched anti-sportsmen element for sound natural resource legislation. Worked to build a strong, vocal coalition of sportsmen from varied backgrounds to advocate on behalf of or against legislation in the state. Managed communications as spokesman, along with social media and member outreach. Served on fundraising committees, put together legislative "lunch and learns" and a legislative sportsmen's caucus. Built and maintained strong relationships with state legislators and policy leaders from both parties with an interest in pro-sportsmen policies.

• Founder/Lead Instructor at Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs Mercer County

  November 2017 - Present | Mercer County, New Jersey

  Teamed up with State and County-level Government in Mercer County, New Jersey to found the Mercer County chapter of the Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) program. This program teaches children positive life skills and coping skills and simultaneously introduces them to the outdoors through the medium of fishing. Formed private-public partnership and lead program curricula, including youth outings, and mentored Trenton-area youth while passing on a deep passion for outdoor traditions to children in need. Raised private funds to supplement grants and initial seed funding from state Division of Fish and Wildlife. Acted as spokesman for the chapter and shared stories pertinent to the organization’s mission.

• Communications Consultant at DC Stop Modern Slavery

  May 2016 - January 2018 | Washington, DC

  Managed high-profile communications strategy with goal of furthering justice for survivors of human rights violations and exposing the modern slavery epidemic. Ran point on materials such as presentations, keynotes, published articles, websites and more. Tied paid media and earned media campaigns into a dynamic and engaging media strategy. Developed strategy to push legislative fixes for key issues.

• Regional Political Director at Guadagno For Governor, Inc

  June 2017 - December 2017 | New Jersey, USA

  Responsible for all political activity within Central Region of New Jersey (Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Union counties). Elicited endorsements from high-profile VIP’s, elected officials and interest groups. Managed field program within 5 counties to ensure optimal levels of on-the-ground voter contact. Translated all Spanish-language outreach and traditional/social media and messaging for the campaign. Built and maintained Chinese For Kim Coalition that raised over $60,000 for a single event. Built and managed robust Hispanic coalition comprised of community leaders and groups and launched the only Spanish-language roundtable of any campaign in the state that year.

• Director Of Campaigns at Go BIG Media, Inc

  November 2015 - November 2016 | Washington, DC

  Orchestrated public affairs projects for broad range of clientele. Generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in new business. Lead campaigns for high profile public figures, political candidates, and non-profits while managing their digital presence, including running point on digital services for the Congressional Majority Whip. Worked on creative team to ensure video, audio and graphic content produced to match the needs of clients. Managed crisis communications and offered insight and analysis of the political landscape to clients. Proposed strategic plans to help clients achieve their goals. Managed social media and digital presence for clients.

• Account Executive at Hubbell Communications

  January 2015 - December 2015 | Portland, Oregon

  Clients were center of the most controversial public affairs debates in the State. Specialized in public affairs, political consulting, advertising, public relations and grassroots campaigning across the Pacific Northwest region. Implemented and managed paid and earned media campaigns for a variety of clients. Managed crisis communications, acting as a spokesperson for various clients. Maintained good relations with lobbyists, coalitions, advocates and elected officials throughout the country. Produced paid advertisements across mediums for top clientele. Managed field staff concurrently for multiple projects, generating results around high-visibility public policy issues and ballot-measure campaigns.

• Campaign Manager at Promote Oregon Leadership PAC

  April 2014 - December 2014 | Portland, Oregon

  Managed two of the most competitive State House races in Oregon against an incumbent and a union favorite. Developed, managed, and maintained a grassroots effort under the leadership of caucus veteran operatives that revolutionized the way grassroots GOP operations are run in the state. Assisted consultants on strategy and took part in messaging development and overall marketing strategy. Advised candidates on various aspects of the campaign, managed schedules, and coordinated events. Took part in overall communications strategy, serving as the campaigns’ spokesman for commentary on various news stories, and implementing messaging pivots when needed.

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