Damian Bell

703-***-**** adjlm8@r.postjobfree.com 23 West Caton Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301

Education

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Experience

References

University of Dallas- BA, Magna cum laude 2013-2017 Major: History; Minor: Spanish

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 2019-present Chief Speechwriter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma

Drafted Administrator Verma’s keynote speeches for major conferences organized by America’s Health Insurance Plans, American Medical Association, J.P. Morgan, and others

Wrote the Administrator’s remarks for social media videos, calls, and press conferences, including many at the White House

Conceived, drafted, and pitched numerous op-eds appearing under the Administrator’s name

• Published in The Washington Post, Newsweek, Chicago Tribune, and elsewhere

Filled in for the Director of Strategic Communications for about six months

Approved communications materials and content for social media

Prepared the Administrator for interviews with major television, print and radio media

Advised the Administrator on communication strategy on a variety of policies

Staffed the Administrator as a communications representative at public appearances

Wrote and edited quotes attributed to the Administrator that appeared in press releases Office of Texas Attorney General January 2018-September 2019 Speechwriter to Attorney General

Prepared keynote speeches for appearances at a range of high-profile institutions

Wrote op-eds under Attorney General’s name on a wide variety of topics

• Published in USA Today, The Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and elsewhere

Frequently interacted with reporters over the phone and through email

Crafted talking points to prepare Attorney General for media interviews and press conferences

Wrote press releases and accompanying quotes attributed to Attorney General House Natural Resources Committee Press Office May 2017-January 2018 Press Assistant

Wrote committee press releases and op-eds on American energy production, wildfire reform, federal land ownership, and other issues

• Published in National Review, Washington Examiner, and The Hill

Crafted messaging for newsletters and issue-focused press campaigns

Tracked and compiled press coverage of the committee and all issues under its purview

Talked to reporters and handled press calls

Jeff Bell for US Senate- New Jersey May 2014-November 2014 Advance Coordinator

Booked radio appearances for candidate including national shows

Booked multiple appearances on local and national television and pitched reporters on writing articles about the candidate

Wrote press releases, coordinated schedule, and drove candidate to campaign events Thomas Corry – Senior Advisor and Director of Communications, CMS

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Calder Lynch- Acting Chief of Staff, CMS

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