Tim Otoole

About Tim Otoole

An award-winning writer, producer, and director, O’Toole develops strategy and advertising for candidates, causes, and companies. He leads POOLHOUSE’s creative process and leverages all mediums to win elections, move audiences, and shift public perception among decision-makers.O’Toole brings a creative-first mindset and deploys bold storytelling to win the country’s biggest races and issues - most recently, he was the creative architect behind Governor Glenn Youngkin’s underdog win in Virginia. O’Toole and POOLHOUSE team have helped elect 6 U.S. Senators, 30 Members of Congress and won dozens of state elections and ballot initiatives across the country. O’Toole also works extensively with Fortune 500 companies and leading trade associations.O’Toole and the POOLHOUSE advertising team have won a collective 70 Reed, Telly and Pollie Awards from Campaigns & Elections the American Association of Political Consultants.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   POOLHOUSE

   Nov 2013 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  B.A., Journalism

Skills

• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Public Policy
• Online Advertising
• Crisis Management
• New Media
• Coalitions
• Government
• Campaigns
• Legislative Affairs
• Public Affairs
• Strategic Communications
• Legislation
• Political Communication
• International Relations
• State Government
• Spokesperson
• Political Campaigns
• Political Strategy
• Grassroots Organizing
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Crisis Communications
• Governmental Affairs
• Legislative Relations
• Press Releases
• Message Development
• Television
• Politics
• Political Consulting
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Reputation Management