Shin Inouye

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Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-2966

Cellular Phone: 202-***-****

E-mail: acv5ux@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Press Secretary and Acting Senior Advisor for Intergovernmental and External Affairs* – Washington, DC. October 2014 to present.

Serve as an authorized spokesperson for USCIS.

Advise the Director and Chief of Staff on issues relating to intergovernmental and external affairs; coordinating internally with the Office of Communications, Office of Citizenship, Field Operations, Service Center Operations, Customer Service and Public Engagement Directorate, and others; coordinating externally with stakeholders and organizations.

Coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security and the White House on priority issues.

Serve on the leadership team on the implementation of the President’s Executive Actions on Immigration Accountability.

Maintain an active official Twitter presence as @InouyeUSCIS.

Staff the Director at external and internal events as necessary.

*Served as Advisor for Intergovernmental and External Affairs from October 2014 through October 2015,

Executive Office of the President, White House Office of Communications: Director of Specialty Media – Washington, DC. February 2009 – October 2014.

Served as an authorized spokesperson for the White House.

Liaised with constituency press for the following communities: AAPI, LGBT, Native Americans, Veterans and Military Families, Youth, Seniors, Faith, Rural, Disabilities, Ethnic and others.

Coordinated with the Office of Public Engagement on outreach to constituency groups.

Served as the communications liaison for various agencies and Presidentially appointed boards and commissions.

Served as the communications contact for the White House Internship Program.

In August through October 2010, and January through April 2014, served as the interim Director of African American Media.

Maintained an active official Twitter presence as @Inouye44.

2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee: Spokesperson – Washington, DC. December 2008 – January 2009.

Served as an authorized spokesperson for the Inaugural Committee, with a focus on specialty media outlets, including LGBT, AAPI, Native American, Youth/College, Faith and Jewish press.

Drafted and edited communications materials.

Obama for America: Constituency Communications Coordinator - Chicago, IL. August 2008 - November, 2008.

Served as the communications officer for campaign constituency groups, including: LGBT, AAPI, First Americans, Veterans and Military Families, Youth, Seniors, Faith, Jewish, Rural & Sportsmen, Disabilities, Ethnic, Republicans and Small Business.

Drafted and edited communications materials for those groups.

Served as authorized spokesperson for the campaign.

Coordinated earned media efforts for surrogates as part of outreach to young voters.

Worked with national press desks to coordinate efforts affecting constituencies.

Office of Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: Communications Director – Washington, DC. April 2007 – August 2008

Drafted communications materials (press releases, op-eds, statements, newsletters, etc.) for the Congressman.

Served as primary office contact for reporters and producers.

Served as official spokesperson for Congressman Nadler.

Served as the de facto communications officer for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

Oversaw development of new website.

Monitored news coverage of Congressman Nadler.

American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Legislative Office: Senior Legislative Communications Associate – Washington, DC. December 2005 – April 2007.

Reviewed, edited and drafted communications materials for the office and contract vendors.

Served as primary office contact for reporters and producers.

Assisted in outreach to media on key issues, including reporters, editorial boards and columnists.

Maintained news section of website and served as point person in weekly website content meetings.

Supervised others in the communications team, coordinate activities for maximum efficiency.

Served as primary liaison for ACLU principals at media events and public functions.

American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Legislative Office: Legislative Media Liaison – Washington, DC. March 2003 – November 2005.

Drafted press releases, advisories, letters to the editor, Op-Eds and other documents as needed.

Handled incoming media inquiries, interview requests and other requests from media outlets.

Tracked media for coverage of stories of interest, compile daily reports on media coverage.

Maintained news section of website and assist in website maintenance and development.

Assisted in outreach to media on key issues, including reporters, editorial boards and columnists.

Coordinated and staff various press events and media appearances.

Supervised media intern and media research contractor.

American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Legislative Office: Legislative/Communications Assistant – Washington, DC. July 2001 – February 2003.

Provided administrative support to the Chief Legislative Counsel and the Director of Legislative Communications.

Attended meetings with lobbyists to track legislative priorities of the office.

Maintained legislative and news sections of website, and assist in website maintenance.

Assist in maintenance of incoming press inquiries.

Tracked legislative issues on office priorities.

Assisted legislative, media and field departments on an as-needed basis.

Researched and prepared reports/analysis on issues and reviewed documents as needed

The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan: Summer Intern – Tokyo, Japan. June – August 1999.

Researched trends in foreign investment, and mergers and acquisitions in Japan.

Researched deregulation measures taken by Japan and compared to recommendations of the Chamber.

Created various databases for relevant projects.

The Economist Group, Asia/Pacific Ltd.: Summer Intern - Tokyo, Japan. May – August 1998

Researched trends in the Japanese economy and political scene, and using that data, created a Power Point presentation used at regional conferences.

Compiled information on Japan used for weekly regional reports.

Streamlined office electronic equipment.

Prepared briefing materials and conclusions papers for Conferences.

Coca-Cola National Vending Corporation: Summer Intern - Tokyo, Japan. May – August 1997

Compiled inventory of machines due to company merger, including technical analysis

Accompanied consultant on a week-long tour of factories and facilities.

Berlitz Akasaka Language Center: English Teacher - Tokyo, Japan. June – August 1998, 1999

Taught English to non-native speakers using the Berlitz method.

SECURITY CLEARANCES

SECRET level clearance issued on November 20, 2014 by USCIS Office of Security and Integrity (OSI) Personnel Security Division (PSD)

EDUCATION

The Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, Maryland

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2001. Departmental honors. Degree concentration in American constitutional law, public policy and international relations.

Senior Thesis: The Struggle for Equality: Sexual Identity and Social Movements

Undergraduate History Seminar Thesis on the Japanese-American Internment

Cumulative grade point average 3.04 on a 4.0 scale.

St. Mary's International High School - Tokyo, Japan

International Baccalaureate Diploma, June 1997. Total score of 33 out of a possible 45.

Cumulative grade point average 3.51 on a 4.0 scale; National Honor Society, May 1997.

CAMPAIGNS

Obama for America – Washington, DC (August – November 2012) - Volunteer

Marylanders for Marriage Equality – Silver Spring, MD (October-November 2012) - Volunteer

Obama for America – Chicago, IL (August – November 2008) – Paid Staff

No on 85! – San Francisco, CA (October – November 2006) -- Volunteer

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Claris Works, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, WYSIWYG website building, Basic HTML, Homesite Publishing, Dreamweaver, Adobe Publisher, Photoshop, and Image Ready.

LANGUAGES

Japanese: fluency in conversational Japanese, intermediate Kanji. International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma - English/Japanese, 1997

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