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1. DEBORAH COX ROUSH
813.434.5285 | dcoxroush@verizon.net
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT | EVENT STRATEGY
Leadership-oriented, diligent, and seasoned business professional with a proven track record of managing long-term
projects, coordinating large-scale events, and adapting to challenging situations. Capable of influencing team
members, leading and negotiating with personnel, and delegating responsibilities to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to communicate with multi-levels of management, working effectively with varying stakeholders, and
understanding Florida’s diverse population of business owners, residents, and constituents.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Partnerships | Relationship-Building  Project Leadership Abilities  Fundraising
 Complex Event Management  Process Improvements  Change Leadership
 Budget Creation and Oversight
 Multiple Priority Management
 Exceptional Communication Skills
 Grassroots Advocacy
 Quick-Learning Abilities
 Employee Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DCR CREATIVE SOLUTIONS OF FLORIDA, LLC
Owner August 2012 – Present
 Cultivate a business that focuses on a variety of short-term and long-term projects, including public
engagement, donor relations, political advocacy, issues advocacy, corporate events, volunteer training, field
operations, campaign staffing, and grassroots efforts that reach organizational goals.
 Note: In an effort to showcase broad knowledge, skills and abilities, selected projects appear below.
Republican National Committee, Committee on Arrangements
2016 Republican National Convention March 2016-July 2016
Volunteer and Staffing Manager Operations
 Coordinates the professional volunteer and community volunteers within the areas of the secured perimeter
– areas within the responsibility of the Operations Department
 Manages recruitment and training of the volunteers
 Oversees the facility’s contracted guest services representatives and wayfinding staff
 Ensures seamless travel, feeding, housing, and scheduling of volunteer staff
 Works closely with vendors and host committee in terms of obtaining uniforms or gifts
 Responsible for public presentations and archiving data for Operations
 Acts as office manager for the upkeep of the Operations’ temporary offices
 Makes sure that all aspects of excellent customer services are covered (all Ops calls, correspondences,
inquiries, complaints, etc. are handled in a professional manner)
 Schedules, organizes, and participates in meetings, events, and walk-throughs
 Acts as Operations liaison with other COA departments and external clients
 Assists the Director on handling special projects, clerical duties, and logistics
Tampa Bay Regional Director Marco Rubio for President 2016 September 2015 – January 2015
 Provide coordination for 67 County Team Leaders and organize the campaign in the region, along with donors
and public relations initiatives in an effort to promote Marco Rubio for President in 2016. Volunteers.
 Organize a ground force of personnel going door-to-door, implementing phone banks, and coordinating
donor relation communication.

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 Partner with elected officials to obtain support and endorsements for Marco Rubio. Generate a successful
strategy and logistical plans with grassroots efforts and donors for a winning primary bid.
Republican Party of Florida Presidential Sunshine Summit September 2015 – November 2015
 Served as an Independent Contractor for the Presidential Sunshine Summit, directing volunteers and
registrations, along with VIP Registrations and VIP Attendance/Donor Logistics.
CC Events Productions Summer 2015
 Delivered project management for food and beverage concessions and placement for the Kentucky Derby
Infield Concessions and the Indianapolis 500 Food and Beverage Concessions placement and staffing.
 Coordinated logistics for Food and Beverage Concessions for the Rolling Stones World Tour in Indianapolis.
Independent Contractor for Job Creators Network August 2012 – February 2015
 Promoted the vision and mission of Job Creators Network, the Free Enterprise concept, and the entire
organization through engagement with legislature, government associations, corporations, and associations.
 Marketed the facility and services offered through targeted marketing plans, meeting with professional trade
organizations, community involvement, brochures, and local publications.
 Consulted with customers on a consistent basis, oversaw the E2E program and Florida ground game
advocacy, and created audience-appropriate project plans according to customer needs.
 Regularly communicated with teams to ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations.
 Served as the key liaison between State Directors and National Senior Leadership, maintained an accurate
and up-to-date CRM and database, and assisted with donor relations and fundraising opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Independent Contractor for Wizcraft International/IIFA Tampa Bay August 2013 – May 2014
 Served as the Chair of IIFA Global Business Forum and the Executive Director for IIFA Tampa.
 Provided consistent communication with Visit Tampa Bay and Governmental Entities for IIFA. Coordinated
licensing, venue, and contract negotiations, as well as fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.
 Led event and logistics production, providing an economic impact to Tampa Bay of $26 million.
 Partnered with FICCI regarding the Global Business Forum and visas for participants.
 Cultivated strong donor relationships and sponsorships, providing long-term communication.
Republican National Committee, Committee on Arrangements April 2012 – September 2012
Volunteer Coordinator for the Republican National Convention
 Responsible for the coordination, recruitment and training of over 2000 volunteers
 Responsible for the logistics of volunteer placement throughout the convention campus and during the
convention coordinated all volunteer efforts within the convention footprint.
 Assisted in all aspects of the Operations Division including but not limited to delegate services, security,
convention layout, secured outer perimeter, host committee activities, events
NOTE: Served as State Grassroots Chair for two presidential campaigns from 2011-2012 as an Independent
Contractor.
Newt 2012 November 2011- March 2012
 State of Florida Grassroots Director Newt Gingrich for President
 Obtained and organized county chairs for 67 counties in Florida
 Oversaw all grassroots communications and events
 Trained, oversaw and worked with all grassroots to organize phone banking, door to door campaign, conduit
to the National Campaign for Florida County chairs and volunteers
 Participated in National events and traveled to assist in primary states
 Assisted with Debate organization in Orlando

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Friends of Herman Cain July 2011-November 2011
 State of Florida Grassroots Director Newt Gingrich for President
 Obtained and organized county chairs for 67 counties in Florida
 Oversaw all grassroots communications and events
 Organize a ground force of personnel going door-to-door, implementing phone banks, and coordinating
donor relation communication.
 Assisted National staff with organization for the Florida Straw Poll, which Mr. Cain won by landslide by
whipping votes, reaching out to grassroots throughout Florida
CONCESSIONS BY COX OF FLORIDA
General Manager October 2003 – July 2011
 Successfully promoted the company, including its facilities and services, by meeting with professional trade
organizations, community involvement, marketing pieces, and local publications.
 Collaborated with city and state officials regarding contracts, promotion, and marketing for the business.
 Created detailed marketing plans, agendas, budgets, and programs per customer requests.
 Provided continuous communication with teams to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state,
and federal regulations that governed events.
 Displayed exceptional project management skills to arrange for transportation for participants, facilities,
catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing, and event security.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
Paralegal Degree, Old Dominion, Columbus, OH
AFFILIATIONS
 Governor Appointee Florida Small Business Development Center Network State Advisory Board
 Commissioner, Florida Commission on the Status of Women Appointed by the Florida Speaker of the House
of Representatives, Vice Chair
 Chair, Public Policy Committee, Florida Commission on the Status of Women
 Chair, Women’s Day at the Capitol, Florida Commission on the Status of Women
 Board, Parliamentarian, Florida Commission on the Status of Women
 Executive Committee Member, Florida Commission on the Status of Women
 Annual Report to the Legislature Committee on Women and Families in Florida member
 University of South Florida Women in Leadership and Philanthropy
 Mentoring Committee USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy
 Program Committee USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy
 Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Citizens Advisory Council
 Vice Chair, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Charter Review Board
 Women’s Exchange Founders Board of Directors
 Co-Chair, We Will Women’s Forum 2015
 Governor’s Appointee – State Executive Committee Republican Party of Florida
 Executive State Committee Member, The Republican Party of Florida
 Co-Founder Women’s Conference of Florida 2016
 Current Precinct Committee Woman, Precinct 701 Hillsborough County Republican Party
 Former Chairman, Hillsborough County Republican Party
 Former Vice Chair Republican Party of Florida
 Former Chair Chairman’s Caucus, Republican Party of Florida
 Former State Grassroots Director Newt Gingrich for President 2012
 Former State Grassroots Director Herman Cain for President 2011

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 Served as County Chair Rick Scott for Governor
 Served as County Chair Marco Rubio for Senate