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David C.
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David C.

Recruitment, Operations, PR & Political Strategy Consultant

I help businesses, organizations, executives, and political campaigns improve operations, build stronger teams, communicate effectively, and execute strategies that deliver results. My background combines 13 years as a Federal Political Party Director, extensive recruitment and business consulting experience, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, public relations, and hands-on political campaigning. I've worked across the private sector, federal government, and political organizations, giving me a broad understanding of how businesses, institutions, and public-facing organizations operate. I'm particularly effective when resources are limited, expectations are high, and organizations need someone who can develop a strategy and put it into action. What I Can Help With Recruitment & Talent Strategy Recruitment strategy and hiring pipeline development Candidate screening, interviewing, and shortlisting Interview systems, scorecards, and hiring process design Talent acquisition and organizational staffing Recruitment operations and workflow optimization Business Operations & Management Consulting Business strategy and operational improvement Organizational structure and team development Process optimization and operational efficiency Executive, founder, and project support Business growth planning and execution Resource allocation and organizational problem-solving Political Consulting, Public Relations & Communications Political campaign strategy, planning, and management Public relations and reputation management Political messaging, candidate positioning, and branding Speechwriting, public statements, and communications Media relations and interview preparation Digital campaigning and social media strategy Grassroots organizing and community engagement Stakeholder relations, public affairs, and advocacy Political research, policy analysis, and strategic communications Political Leadership & Campaign Experience 13 Years | Federal Political Party Director Served for 13 years as a director within federal politics, developing extensive experience in political organizations, leadership, strategic planning, political communications, and organizational operations. This background provides an understanding of the political environment, public engagement, internal organizational challenges, and the strategic considerations involved in political decision-making. 2026 | Toronto City Council Candidate Ran for Toronto City Council in Ward 12, Toronto–St. Paul's, securing 2,228 votes and finishing 3rd out of 6 candidates. Operating on a campaign budget of approximately CAD $1,200, I personally managed campaign strategy, political messaging, digital communications, community outreach, public engagement, and campaign operations. The experience provided direct, practical exposure to electoral campaigning, voter engagement, public perception, media communications, and strategic resource management. My Consulting Approach I don't believe consulting should end with a presentation or a list of recommendations. My approach is practical, hands-on, and execution-focused. I identify problems, develop realistic strategies, organize resources, and help implement solutions. Having worked across recruitment, business management, entrepreneurship, government, and politics, I understand how to navigate complex organizations, competing priorities, and demanding environments. Whether you need stronger hiring systems, improved business operations, effective public relations, or experienced political strategy support, I can help turn your objectives into actionable results.

🇨🇦Toronto, Canada$70/hr100% JSS4.66 (20)Since Jan 2022
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.4k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#34,142 / 412k
🇨🇦Country#618 / 7,134
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.9k

Last 6 months: $8.5k

World#13,205 / 412k
🇨🇦Country#314 / 7,134
Total earnings
$79k

Billed in all: $83k

World#50,432 / 412k
🇨🇦Country#1,075 / 7,134
Per project
$2.1k

$1.1k in the last 6 months

World#73,415 / 412k
🇨🇦Country#1,291 / 7,134
Projects, last 6 months
8
38% fixed62% hourly
World#24,500 / 412k
🇨🇦Country#383 / 7,134
Projects in all
37

Across 43 contracts

42% fixed58% hourly
World#81,188 / 412k
🇨🇦Country#1,493 / 7,134

Earnings, last 30 days

$83.4k+$2.9k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$80k$82k$84kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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