Speechwriting and Communications

WORK EXPERIENCE

May **** – Present, Speechwriter, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau

• Sole speechwriter for the Governor and the Lt. Governor

• Write 3-4 speeches per week on local, national and global issues

• Comfortably coordinate daily with high-level officials, community leaders and policy staff

• Deep understanding of domestic and public policy

• Assist in writing news releases and special projects for the administration

• Manage interns and the internship program

• Produce podcasts for Governor Pawlenty

November 2007 – May 2008, Special Assistant to the Director of Communications, Governor Pawlenty’s Communications Department

• Wrote script for Governor Pawlenty’s weekly radio show

• Maintained Governor Pawlenty’s website

• Produced podcasts for Governor Pawlenty

• Coordinated press conferences and assisted with special events

• Handled “day-to-day” administrative tasks

January 2009 – Present, Volunteer Board Member, Summit Hill Association

• Elected to serve as a board member for local neighborhood organization

• Write bimonthly column for newsletter

• Created Facebook Page, and oversaw website improvement project

• Organizing fundraising project and annual event

• Youngest member of board

October 2007 – March 2008, Volunteer Head Hockey Coach, Minnehaha Academy

• Served as head coach for Minnehaha Academy Bantam team

• Set-up an eight-month practice and game schedule

• Coordinated with parents and school on a variety of issues

• Worked to develop skills for players – both on the ice and off

Summer 2003, 2004, 2006, Sales Assistant, Johnson Brothers Liquor Distributing Company

• In charge of selling Johnson Brothers products to twelve Cub Foods and Rainbow Foods grocery stores

• Served as a merchandiser for Sam’s Clubs liquor stores

• Assisted in several special projects and promotions

EDUCATION

2003-2007 Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA

• Served as two-year assistant captain of the Gettysburg hockey team

• Served hockey liaison to the Student Senate

• Wrote and published columns in the Gettysburg College newspaper

• Elected Social Chair of the Sigma Chi Fraternity

• Studied in South Africa and Mexico

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (3.3 GPA)

July 2005-December 2005 Rhodes College, Grahamstown South Africa

Study Abroad Program (3.8 GPA)

• One of ten American students in a University of over 4,000

• Gained first-hand understanding of one-party governments, emerging third-world markets and the challenges and opportunities of a nascent democracy

News Clippings

“Pawlenty, Klobuchar honor veterans at Fort Snelling”

Minnesota Public Radio

May 25, 2009

Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty offered brief -- but poetic -- remarks.

“In this place where valor sleeps, we acknowledge our responsibility as Americans to preserve the memory of the fallen,” Pawlenty said. “On this Memorial Day, we look out on hallowed grounds and rows of white headstones, and we know that we are in the presence of greatness.”

“Red Meat from TPAW”

Politico.com

June 6, 2009

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty offered up his own round of sharp-edged zingers in remarks to the College Republican National Committee Friday night, POLITICO’s Zack Abrahamson reports.“The only thing growing faster than the federal government’s deficit is Chris Matthews’ man-crush on Barack Obama,” he said.

“Pawlenty unveils plan to revamp health care system in Minnesota”

Star Tribune

July 2m 2009

“We need to put consumers in charge,” he said. “We need to give them the tools so they can make good decisions. ... This would be a significant breakthrough in the way we maintain information in this state," and could serve to lower prices, ease paperwork and give consumers control over their medical histories.”

“After 40 Years, a salute”

Star Tribune

June 13, 2009

After the color parade and flyovers by Vietnam-era planes, speakers emphasized taking pride in service. Gov. Tim Pawlenty called the hostile reception Vietnam vets received "shameful" and said that "never again" would such disrespect be shown returning American soldiers.

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