Amy Chapman is an experienced executive consultant with over 25 years of experience managing organizations and political campaigns. She has consulted for several non-profits, helping them develop strategic plans and implement programs. Previously, she was the CEO of a data and analytics company she founded, managing a staff of 40 across 20 states. She has also managed several political campaigns, including serving as the State Director for Obama's presidential campaigns in Michigan. Her experience includes developing strategic plans, managing budgets and staff, and building organizations from the ground up.

1. AMY CHAPMAN
28342 Dartmouth Street * Madison Heights, MI 48071
amychapman652@gmail.com * 248-259-3858
QUALIFICATIONS
SENIOR / EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT: Versatile, deeply experienced executive with record of
superb results throughout career. Personable, articulate communicator, structuring and
launching new organizations as well as interacting at all organizational levels to engage
members in beneficial programs and change. Consummate analyst, planner and project
manager; demonstrated ability to raise and effectively manage funds to achieve objectives.
Possess exceptional political insight and experience; proven ability to build relationships
among diverse individuals and groups; excellent trainer and personnel developer.
SPECIALTIES
Organizational development, operations management, personnel leadership, financial
administration, complex problem solving, dynamic presenter, strategic partnerships,
fundraising & events, issue advocacy, senior manager, executive manager, executive
director, strategic business planner, organization builder, project manager, organizational
behavior, start-ups, new organizational structures, consulting, consultant, non-profits,
foundations, political groups, change agent, analyst, problem solver
EXPERIENCE
AMY CHAPMAN CONSULTING - Madison Heights, MI
~ Consultant, 2013 to Present
Provide strategic guidance, planning and assessment management for non-profit,
foundation and other organizations.
~ Key Projects:
* Services Employees International Union: Collaborated with Services Employees
International Union to develop and implement national review / mapping of progressive
infrastructure in 4 states and prepare recommendations.
* Make It Work Campaign: Teamed with top organizational leadership and state-based
activists to create campaign plan for women’s economic non-profit organization, which
received Ford Foundation planning grant.
* Michigan Future: Conducted 25 interviews and produced recommendations for state-based
educational non-profit to assess marketing of college preparatory high schools in Detroit,
Michigan. Worked with data/analytics firm to produce models testing location of and best
methods to reach target demographic.
* Next Gen MI: Created plan, hired staff and served as Senior Advisor for multimillion-dollar
Independent Expenditure. Strategic planning helped bring energy issues to forefront in state
US Senate race and assist in election of “climate hero” through extensive paid / earned
media and field effort.
* Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund: Provided strategic planning
advice and mentoring for statewide civic engagement campaign.

2. INFORMATION STAFFING SERVICES INC. (ISSI) - Washington, DC
~ CEO / Executive Board Member, 9/2007 to 2013
Direct all business and operational aspects for not-for-profit data and analytics company;
manage staff in 20 states. Prepare and implement strategic business plans; oversee
marketing and client acquisition; define and administer $3M budget. Interact with internal
and external stakeholders to plan and execute projects. Hire, supervise and coach 40-
person team.
~ Key Achievements:
* Successfully founded, grew and managed company providing national data management,
state data staffing, modeling, analytics and organizational strategic services.
OBAMA FOR AMERICA - Detroit, MI
~ State Director / Senior Adviser, 6-11/2012 and 7-11/2008
Took leave of absence to manage state campaign. Directed 300 staff members throughout
state; provided advice and counsel for national campaign team. Defined, allocated and
managed $9M budget; collaborated with candidate and senior campaign team.
~ Key Achievements:
* Planned, implemented and completed 2 successful campaigns, adapting frequently to
change essential to effective candidate promotion.
GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS - Washington, DC
~ Executive Director, 3/2003 to 9/2007
Structured, organized and oversaw start-up of organization to partner with 50 state
Democratic Party organizations to build infrastructure and strengthen party across all
organizational areas. Planned and managed budgets; oversaw fundraising; ensured legal
and financial compliance. Selected, assigned and supervised staff. Facilitated weekly
compliance meetings and annual training.
~ Key Achievements:
* Planned and executed fundraisers that contributed $5M+ for grants and services.
* Significantly improved legal and financial compliance by working with state party chairs /
executive directors and managed 10 staff and consultants, providing hands on,
individualized trainings.
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION - Washington, DC
~ Midwest Political Consultant, 1/2001 to 2/2003
Established relationships with 6 states' organizational leaders to support change
implementation. Developed strategic campaign plans for all 6 states. Partnered with elected
state leadership to train staff and implement plans.
~ Key Achievements:
* Provided technical political and policy assistance, plan writing, goal setting and strategic
planning that contributed to favorable climate for union organizing and members' working
conditions.
AFL-CIO - Washington, DC
~ National Political Campaign Director, 5/1996 to 12/2001
Analyzed organizational needs and developed national strategy to promote organization's
goals and candidates. Held authority for $10M member contact program; partnered with
senior national and state elected officials, primary staff members, and consultants to design
and refine plans. Directed and adapted resulting programs as necessary to meet defined
objectives.
~ Key Achievements:

3. * Developed and effectively managed programs involving thousands of union staff and
members communicating with members and retirees through direct mail campaigns,
phones, work sites, and canvassing, contributing to largest margin of support among union
members and families for union-endorsed candidates.
Additional experience as State Director, Michigan Democratic Coordinated Campaign,
Detroit, MI; Campaign Manager / Transition Director, Wyden for US Senate, Portland, OR;
Campaign Manager, Kitzhaber for Governor, Portland, OR; Executive Director, College
Democrats of America, Washington, DC; Special Assistant to the Secretary of Labor, US
Dept. of Labor, Washington, DC; State Director, Clinton for President, Portland, OR; Political
Field Director, Service Employees International Union, Washington, DC; Political Director,
League of Conservation Voters, Washington, DC; PAC Director, Environmental Action,
Washington, DC
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts with double major in Political Science & Journalism
Languages
English, Spanish, Hebrew