--Education--

University of Wisconsin - Madison

•Bachelor of Arts, May 2008

•Major: Political Science

•Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0

--Work Experience--

Grainger Terry, Inc. – Public Relations

May 2010 – February 2011

Communications/Social Media Director for an Aldermanic and Gubernatorial Campaign

•Wrote press releases and email blasts concerning the candidate’s policy releases or breaking news. Corresponded with the media regarding policy releases and responded to policy questionnaires.

•Managed the day-to-day operations of multiple social media channels, including: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Managed the candidates’ official websites using WordPress software and Google Analytics.

•Developed targeting maps by analyzing county voter turnout statistics. Used targeting information to determine what cable and radio buys will be the most effective.

Freelance Writer/Copywriter – Ongoing

•Write content for campaign mailers describing each candidate’s background, accomplishments and political ambitions. Projects require much research, exceptional writing skills and flawless representation.

•Complete candidate questionnaires on behalf of various political candidates. Questionnaires are submitted to various media outlets, including the Chicago Tribune.

•Develop content for campaign websites and maintain up-to-date profiles on each candidate.

Office of the Secretary of Defense, Freedom of Information Division

Jan. 2009 – May 2010

Action Officer, Government Affairs – Top Secret Clearance

•Consulted with government agencies that submitted responsive material in order to make release determinations, legal recommendations and prevent sensitive information from being released.

•Successfully guided customers and government agencies on negotiating requests, determining fees, explaining legal exemptions and clarifying what material is responsive.

•Drafted memos to government agencies and responsive letters for the Division Chief to notify customers of the status or outcome of their request. Created drafts that required minimal editing and generated a quick turnaround.

Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Legislative Counsel

June 2008 – Jan. 2009

Special Assistant (Schedule C Presidential Appointee) – Top Secret Clearance

•Assisted the Deputy Director of Senate and House Affairs with analyzing and preparing material subject to litigation and congressional inquiries on matters concerning the Secretary of Defense.

•Developed weekly updates for the Secretary of Defense, the Office of Legislative Affairs, the Office of General Counsel and the White House General Counsel.

•Maintained a database of congressional inquiries and responses regarding legislative concerns over defense related matters. Ensured that material was appropriately categorized and easy to access.

Representative Kevin McCarthy (CA-22), U.S. House of Representatives

June – August 2007

Congressional Intern

•Assisted Rep. McCarthy’s staff with office procedures, research projects and legislative issues.

•Responded to constituent inquiries, researched legislation and studied public policy.

•Observed the legislative process by attending committee meetings, hearings and lecture series.

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