Lisa Oglesby is an experienced advocate, account manager, and compliance professional focused on government, non-profit, and legal industries. She has a background in political work, sales, and client management. Oglesby is passionate about representing others and developing effective advocacy plans and programs. She excels at problem-solving, mobilizing resources, and attaining goals.

1. L ISA O GLESBY
(609) 364-1744 (Cell) • Delaware resident • lisayoglesby1@yahoo.com
A DVOCAC Y , A CCOUNT M ANAGEMENT & C OMPLIANCE
Industry Focus – Government / Non-Profit / Legislative / Legal
Leadership • Legal & Political Affairs • Public Outreach • Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Turnaround Expertise • Negotiations & Mediations • Client Servicing • Resource Management
Strategic Thinking • Presentations • Sales & Marketing • Data Management • Talent Acquisition
Results-driven, self-starting, and energetic professional with a set of capabilities and breadth of experiences highly suited
for driving strategies, programs, and initiatives that further advocacy agendas and ensure compliance with work
standards and directives. Excel at mobilizing people, “quarterbacking” various internal and external resources, and
creatively solving problems to overcome obstacles, move initiatives forward, and attain goals. Effective at managing
multiple, concurrently running projects under aggressive deadline schedules. Passionate about representing and
defending others and in developing effective plans, coalitions and programs in support of advocacy missions, messages
and objectives. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
~ Experience ~
POLITICAL HEADQUARTERS, Wilmington, DE 2012-Present
Project Manager
Manage key projects and initiatives in a volunteer capacity for Party Headquarters. Extensively liaise with field groups,
resolve problems determining voter status, and actively participate in voter protection activities. Support efforts in
having citizens successfully make it to the polls and cast ballots, and in ensuring the fundamental right to vote is
protected for all eligible voters.
XEROX CORPORATION, Cherry Hill, NJ / Marlton, NJ / King of Prussia, PA 1998 – 2012
Production Specialist – State, Local & Commercial (2006-2012)
Business Solutions Executive – Federal Client Assignment, Northeast Coverage (2001-2006)
Account Executive – Commercial Client Base (1998-2001)
Repeatedly recognized for top performance through fast-track promotions and selection for high-priority initiatives at
worldwide provider of document management services and business process and IT outsourcing. Served as team
member managing the recruiting process for talent acquisition.
• Honored with President’s Club and Par Club Achievements for outstanding sales performance
• Served in advisory role with teams to facilitate and lead all aspects of the sales cycle, from initial consultation and
needs assessment through presentation, negotiation, and closing.
• Created innovative strategies to address clients’ concerns and attain budgets. Addressed account demands with
quick closure by engaging proper resources promptly.
• Initiated, built, and maintained exceptional trade relationships within assigned territories through developing
effective and factual verbal and written dialogue.
• Utilized full range of data and technology to prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of trade management,
including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and customized applications.
• Fostered ongoing and collaborative communications with colleagues, management, and customers to best serve
Xerox and needs of its clients.
• Executed plans and strategies to achieve budgets with emphasis on taking initiative, serving as a calculated risk
taker, being creative, and solving problems.

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Previous Experience (1986-1997): Senior Account Manager/Territory Manager II/Territory Manager I / Sales
Representative – KELLOG SALES COMPANY, Battle Creek, MI.
~ Education ~
Juris Doctor (1994)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, SCHOOL OF LAW, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science, Marketing (1986)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD
~ Training ~
Strategic Selling • Strategic Negotiations • Lean Six Sigma
~ Affiliations ~
Chairperson, Legislative Committee – Jack & Jill of America
Coordinate legislative events and serve as liaison for national initiatives
Current Board Member – Minorities Achieving Collegiate Success (M.A.C.S.)
Past Board Member – Leadership Enrichment Arts Program (L.E.A.P.)
Member – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Member – University of Maryland Alumni Association