Maurice Bonamigo is a top-performing, highly accomplished, self-directed professional with a diverse range of internatio...
MAURICE BONAMIGO
POLITICAL & CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT Leadership ~ Political Strategy ~ Administration ~ Program Management
A top-performing, highly accomplished, self-directed professional with a diverse range of international political system, campaign, and image expertise, seeks to bring talent, performance, and vision to an organization that values innovation, drive, energy, and dedication to achieve results. Analytical strategist distinguished for proven ability to perform an array of political campaign, image renovation, and electoral process management initiatives. Skilled in forming high performance teams to accomplish client objectives and leading program management for small to large size government organizations through periods of structural realignment. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across cultural lines and local units to further organization goals, and contribute to long-term sustainable performance. Areas of Expertise include:
Campaign Crisis Control Election Program Mgmt. Political Campaign Mgmt. Web Design & Development High-Level Events & Functions Media Buys: Radio/T.V./Direct Mail
Cultural Sensitivity Event Planning & Coordination High-Performance Team Building Speech Writing & Debate Preparation Press Relations & Public Speaking Venues Campaign Strategy & Opposition Research
Internet Fund-Raising Language Translations Marketing Promotions Polling & Focus Groups Media & Speech Training Internet Marketing & SEO
E XPERIENCE & N OTABLE C ONTRIBUTIONS MAURICE BONAMIGO & ASSOCIATES Chicago, IL 2005 to Present An international political campaign and consulting business providing services for governments, businesses, and private individuals with program management, intra-organization restructuring, and training to support political initiatives. CEO & OWNER Performing as owner and operator of political system and image consulting business, inclusive of campaign and financial management, multi-media production and promotion initiatives, direct mail, personalized emails, polling, advertising, microtargeting strategy development, client training and coaching, electoral process improvement, and co-establishment and support of global democracy foundations, while leveraging innovative and trend setting technology tools to optimize longterm objectives. ACHIEVEMENTS: Lead efforts to provide improved image consultations for clientele through key coaching and mentoring methods to optimize style, etiquette, public speaking, general communications, and overall self-presentation. Perform in-depth research and services for image and brand conveyance for celebrities, corporate executives,
politicians, tourism industry staff, athletes, real estate agents, account executives, public relations, and technical industry personnel that meet or exceed demands and expectations. Provide professional staff and one-on-one coaching for high-profile and visible politicians to fill gaps and deficiencies in style, demeanor, public presentation, and strategic plans for campaigns from inception to completion to ensure attainment of objectives. Engage in aggressive fund raising initiatives to provide capital for campaigns through internet channels, social media venues, and special events to satisfy client financial requirements and demands. Develop strategic plans for organizations, businesses, individuals, and politicians to launch impromptu directives to contain critical events and minimize negative impact and outcomes. Create innovative press releases through multiple media channels, magazines, direct email and general mail for an array of campaigns, individuals, businesses, and organizations that effectively impact the audience.
KEY PROJECT: AMERICAN POLITICAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THE EPOCH TIMES AND NEW TANG DYNASTY TELEVISION, (2012 – PRESENT) Venue: Media Commentator Audience: Greater China Methods/Tools: Public Media Provide commentary on human rights issues, American-Chinese relations, political prisoners, and the propaganda approaches from both the U.S.A. and China. Analyzed controversial topics of interest and conveyed optimal solutions to resolve issues faced by the Chinese government and the most effective strategy to maintain a positive image and meet public demands, while retaining power and control.
Chicago, IL 60611 312-402-3797
[email protected]
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KEY PROJECT: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY, AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE, (2013) Venue: Public Speaking Audience: Central & South America/Global Methods/Tools: Digital PPT Presentation Performed speech at Caracas, Venezuela international seminar with global audience keyed on the knowledge, tools, and strategy to be a successful candidate in the changing and evolving political arena. Discussed in-depth details of the present global political party systems lack of internal training, coaching, and mentoring to develop critical candidate skills to win a campaign in the present environment, while exposing the reality of the election process, its viciousness towards participants, and exhaustive schedules. KEY PROJECT: POLITICO EN LA RED-AMERICA ELIGE, (2012) Venue: Public Speaking Audience: Central & South America/Spain/Portugal Methods/Tools: Digital PPT Presentation Led public speaking event on 2012 U.S.A. presidential election with detailed comparative analysis between candidates, inclusive of public image, recovery from damaging personal issues, and review of media critiques and assaults emanating from campaign speeches and related events. Focused speech to connect to audience effectively with emphasis on key points regarding pathway and rise of candidates up to selection as finalists with party, their image and crisis control, and methods of presenting themselves to the American people and countries abroad. FOX NEWS CHANNEL New York, NY 2011 to Present A news media outlet and subsidiary of News Corporation providing global coverage of high profile and trending events. POLITICAL & IMAGE CONSULTANT
Serve as consultant and radio news contributor discussing current political events, and outline polticos actions, speeches or discomfiting events, while evaluating political and personal image of global leaders and celebrities with application of expertise in political management and crisis control to recommend strategies for containment, event escalation control, and optimal path for resolution and positive results. ACHIEVEMENTS: Actively engaged in discussions with radio host and participants of 50+ politicians and their campaign, crisis, or image issues, inclusive of congressmen Mark Foley, Mark Weiner, Vice –President Al Gore, and Governor Eliot Spitzer Predicted outcome of events and paths correctly 75%+ for politicians and their situations by leveraging ability to evaluate historical patterns, activities, sound bites, body expressions, and demeanor during press conferences. Commented and provided suggestive guidance for “A” and “B” list celebrities regarding image control and paths for improvement, inclusive of trending events with Madonna, Lindsey Lohan, Cher, Michael Jackson, Sigourney Weaver, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Discussed high-profile events and non-political situations involving the gay rights movement, substance abuse by famous people and their treatments, sports figures and their divorce matters or spousal abuse, while providing viable short and long-term solutions to each to reach a positive outcome.
E DUCATION Master of Business – Business Administration & Management CALIFORNIA CREEK UNIVERSITY | 2015 Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration & Management CALIFORNIA CREEK UNIVERSITY | 2006
Chicago, IL 60611 312-402-3797
[email protected]
