Olivia Retschle
My name is Olivia Retschle. I am an NC State graduate and North Carolina native, $1 oyster enthusiast, safe street fanatic, and political person who tries to bring Good work and camaraderie wherever I go. Famous for leaving a website in the wake of each of my volunteer and professional roles.
Experience as Field Director, Communications Director and Campaign Manager. Proudest titles are aunt, sister and daughter.
Scroll to see my resume, video and graphic work. Glad you’re here!
Video Work
Linked below are personal video projects, shot and edited by me.
I am proud to have written copy for, shot and edited short form video for candidates and elected officials. I hope to have those examples available on this site soon!
Graphic Work
I have had the pleasure of strengthening my graphic design skills over the past several election cycles and years. Whether in volunteer roles, dedicated comms roles or as a manager needing to fill in gaps, designing graphics and print materials has been a happy balance between challenging and fulfilling.
Senator Finegold Office
Communications Director
Strong Towns Somerville
Volunteer
Kimberly Hardy for Congress
Campaign Manager
Resume
Campaign Manager | Kimberly Hardy for Congress NC-07
May 2025-May 2026
- Directed day-to-day operations for a congressional campaign overseeing field, communications, fundraising, compliance, and strategic planning functions as the single, full-time staff member
- Designed and managed implementation of a district-wide voter contact program focused on volunteer recruitment, canvassing, phone banking, and turnout operations across more than 150 precincts.
- Coordinated fundraising strategy and finance operations supporting a six-figure campaign budget, including donor relations, event planning, call time management, and vendor oversight.
- Developed and executed campaign messaging centered on affordability, healthcare, and public education while managing media relations, digital communications, and rapid response efforts.
- Built and supervised teams of staff, consultants, interns, and volunteers while maintaining operational timelines, organizational discipline, and campaign continuity.
Campaign Manager | Val Frias for Brookline School Committee
February 2025-May 2025
- Directed the design and distribution of physical and digital mail.
- Collaborated with local leaders, families, and activists to build interest for the candidate and raise funds in a competitive, non-partisan committee race.
- Activated volunteers to stand out, make calls, and engage their community.
Communications Director | Massachusetts State Senator Barry Finegold
September 2023 – November 2024
- Set tone for messaging and directed all outgoing communications including statements, testimony, speeches, press releases, letters, and newsletters; pitched stories to reporters and tracked media coverage.
- Led outreach for local and legislative events, collaborating with community organizations, elected officials, local and statewide media, guests, and stakeholders.
- Managed social media channels; implemented social media calendar, filmed and edited video content, designed graphics, collaborated with colleagues to maximize reach for each event and post.
Legislative Aide | Massachusetts State Senator Barry Finegold
January 2023 – September 2023
- Directed the office’s constituent services operation with a caseload including housing, licenses and titles, utilities, unemployment, roads, etc. Coordinated with local, state, and federal liaisons to problem solve.
- Handled all incoming communications including the Senator’s email, phone calls, and walk-ins. Aided in outgoing communication efforts such as sending constituent letters, Senate citations, etc.
- Managed the Senator and office’s calendar, prepared background for meetings and events.
Field Director | Barry Finegold for Massachusetts State Senate
June 2022 – November 2022
- Engaged local organizations, activist groups, union memberships, and City Council’s in campaign efforts by developing authentic relationships through consistent communication.
- Managed digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
- Recruited 20 paid interns to knock over 17,000 doors to share the campaign’s platform.
- Directed the distribution of over 8,000 pieces of personalized mail and placement of 1,000+ lawn signs.
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