Project Manager Service
Resume:
Brandon Andrews
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Washington, DC 20002 **@**************.**
Experience
Senior Consultant, Values Partnerships – Washington, D.C. (February 2015 – Present)
• Work with producer Mark Burnett to plan, develop, and lead an annual nationwide casting tour with the goal of bringing more diverse ideas and voices to ABC’s Shark Tank. Coordinate marketing and event planning.
• Build partnerships with accelerators, venture capital firms, non-profit organizations, the philanthropic community, the federal government, and others focused on supporting startups and entrepreneurship.
• Work with A+E Networks, iHeartMedia, and the United Way to develop the Shining A Light Concert for Progress on Race in America, Shining a Light Fund, and Conversations on Race in America documentary.
• Manage development and execution of the Shining a Light Fund including concept development, fundraising, partnerships, fund disbursement, communications, grant cycle management, and board management. Senior Account Executive, MWW Group – Washington, D.C. (Aug 2014 – February 2016)
• Lead development of new analytics product helping clients evaluate ROI of 3rd party partnerships and corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns. Manage multimillion-dollar public policy engagement plan.
• Manage all aspects of PR for $1.3B mixed use development, including media, crisis, events, and marketing.
• Write proposals, pitch, and develop communications plans for a range of clients in public affairs and tech. Consultant, Self Employed – Washington, D.C. (June 2013 – August 2014)
• Assist social innovators and startups with online advocacy, digital strategy, and organizational management.
• Counsel startup and disruptive companies in highly regulated industries on navigating the federal system. Interim Executive Director, INSIGHT America – Washington, D.C. (February 2013 – June 2013)
• Develop relationships with corporations, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Clearly define social impact startup mission. Develop budget, strategic plan, events, processes, and strategy.
• Articulate vision as spokesman. Write op-eds, statements, and press releases. Successfully pitch stories. Team Captain, Presidential Inaugural Committee – Washington, D.C. (December 2012 – January 2013)
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers for MLK. Day of Service and 57th Inaugural Balls and Receptions. Project Manager, Hands On/Greater DC Cares – Washington, D.C. (September 2012 – January 2013)
• Develop, manage, and coordinate over 100 community projects and days of service with 1,000s of volunteers. On-Air Personality (September 2008 – Present)
• Provide expert analysis of legislative, political, tech, and community news on television and radio. Featured on TVOne, CCTV America, BBC, NPR, Fox News, and other outlets. Legislative Staff, Honorable James M. Inhofe: U.S. Senate – Washington, DC (July 2008 – August 2012)
• Designated staff for Senate Armed Services Committee markup of FY10-13 National Defense Authorization Act.
• Assist state congressional staff, state elected officials, chambers of commerce and other stakeholders with understanding and navigating the legislative and budget processes. Translating data for public consumption.
• Author amendments for the Senator that are signed into law; topics include prosthetics, supply routes, adaptive sports, cyber security, social media, CBRNE, foreign relations, unmanned systems, and PTSD/TBI.
• Assist technology based businesses, universities, startups, and defense/aerospace contractors with navigating the pre/post-earmark appropriations climate. Coordinate office appropriations process.
• Author briefs, hearing statements, and questions. Provide research based analysis of new issues. Advise on new policy positions for defense, aerospace, space, cyber security, data security, technology, and international policy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Government
• Oral Roberts University: Tulsa, Oklahoma 2008
Service
DC Commission on Fashion, Arts, and Events
Appointed by the Mayor of Washington, D.C. to serve on Commission responsible for advising the Mayor, the D.C. City Council and the public on the views and needs of the fashion and beauty communities in D.C.
Lead development of strategy to support creative entrepreneurs in the District of Columbia.
Elected chairman of the external affairs committee responsible for marketing and resource development. DC Commission on National and Community Service
Appointed by the Mayor of Washington, D.C. to serve on Commission that administers the AmeriCorps grant process, manages federal funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and coordinates volunteer service initiatives in D.C.
Elected vice-chair of the Commission responsible for managing Commission meetings, managing committee meetings, and working with stakeholders and the community to execute Commission plans aligned with the Mayor’s strategic vision.
Director, IMPACT – Washington, D.C.
Provide leadership for the organization founded to support young professionals of color in politics and policy.
Develop and execute MLK Holiday events including volunteer events and a wreath laying ceremony at the MLK Memorial in D.C.; attended by the Secretary of Interior, FBI Director, Secretary of Homeland Security and others.
Manage web content, CRM, email marketing, social media and digital strategy for events and advocacy campaigns.
Plan first social entrepreneurship event at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Legislative Conference.
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