Benjamin J. Rosenblatt

Election Data & GIS Advocate, former Digital Strategist

About Myself

Originally from Queens, New York, I graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 2014. In May 2018, I graduated cum laude from American University in Washington, D.C. with a B.A. in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government and a minor in Public Administration and Policy. That same month, I completed the Campaign Management Institute at American University. In May 2019, I graduated with an M.A. in Political Communications at American University. 


From my time working on the O'Malley presidential campaign and at digital fundraising firms, I've learned valuable skills and lessons in political strategy and digital communications. In 2018, I launched Tidal Wave Strategies Inc., a political consulting firm devoted to providing affordable services to Democratic and progressive campaigns and organizations. In 2021, I joined Sapphire Strategies, a nationally leading Democratic digital firm, and built their email and text production team. In 2023, I was promoted to Senior Production Manager.


Now, I'm working as the Outreach Manager for Democracy Works on the Voting Information Project, working with election administrators to help folks vote.


Experience

  • Outreach Manager at Democracy Works, Voting Information Project

    • Work with election administrators nationwide to collect election information like drop boxes, early voting sites, and election day polling locations to help voters find the information they need to cast their ballots.
  • Senior Production Manager at Sapphire Strategies

    Washington, D.C. 


    July 2023 — Dec 2023

    • Crafted new domain and segmentation strategy to restore the email reputation of one of the largest PACs in Democratic politics, more than doubling their active audience
    • Raised millions of dollars over the 2023 election cycle for campaigns and organizations, including some of the largest House Democratic campaigns and organizations
  • Manager of Email & Text Production at Sapphire Strategies

    Washington, D.C. 


    June 2021 — July 2023

    • Created and managed Sapphire’s three-person production team, focused on coding, proofing, and deliverability of emails and texts for our clients’ digital programs
    • Established best production processes and deliverability practices, kept our clients in their lists’ inboxes
    • Raised millions of dollars over the 2021-2022 election cycle for campaigns and organizations; managed political email programs with active audiences from the tens of thousands to over one million.
  • President at Tidal Wave Strategies Inc.

    Queens, N.Y. & Washington, D.C. 


    January 2018 — May 2021


    • Oversaw company’s creation and development, marketing, and client recruitment strategy. 
    • Directed and managed digital fundraising strategy for congressional and PAC clients, leading to three primary victories and tens of thousands of dollars raised per client in as little as one month. 
    • Conducted targeting and created websites for Democratic and PAC clients up and down the ballot. 
  • Political Consultant at Gipson for New York

    New York, N.Y. and Washington, D.C.


    September 2017 — March 2018


    • Advised Gipson campaign on political and communications strategy.
    • Provided geographic, demographic, and electoral targeting information in order to better choose targeted communities of support.
    • Provided advice on digital fundraising tactics.
  • Account Coordinator at New Blue Interactive

    Washington, D.C. 


    June 2017 — September 2017


    • Wrote, proofed, and loaded emails for nine clients, including congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, political action committees, and state Democratic parties, supporting the company’s mission to meet clients’ monthly and quarterly fundraising goals, often surpassing goals by as much as $5,000 each month. 
    • Created and managed Facebook and Google Search advertisements, facilitated email list swaps and joint actions, and managed other list growth strategies; increased clients’ list by as much as 300% to expand their fundraising base. 
  • Political Intern & NY Steering Committee Member at O'Malley for President

    Baltimore, M.D. and New York, N.Y.


    October 2015 — February 2016

    • Developed political briefing memos for the candidate on major political issues, candidates and representatives, and possible key supporters in states and localities visited, ensuring he was prepared for major campaign trips. These issues ranged from national environmental reform to local tax issues.
    • Managed all data, documents, and reporting for New York state delegate recruitment, using pivot tables to produce reports on progress toward and gaps in recruitment goals. Produced a delegate slate that satisfied DNC requirements for geographic, gender, and racial diversity.

Education

Master of Arts in Political Communication
American University, May 2019
Certificate in Campaign Management
Campaign Management Institute
American University, May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
American University, May 2018

Major: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government
Minor: Public Administration and Policy
Honors: Cum Laude (3.71 GPA), 
Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society)

Skills

Data & GIS Analysis (Excel, Tableau, QGIS, ArcGIS, & SPSS)
Front-End Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Political Consulting (Comms, Research, Targeting)
Digital Fundraising (ActBlue, BSD, NGP VAN) & Advertising
Public Relations (Cision, Hootsuite, TV Eyes)
Legislative Bill Writing

Contact

Email: ben@benjrosenblatt.com
Location: Washington, DC

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