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SUMMARY:
A professional, intelligent, and creative individual
possessing exceptional communication, analytical, and
leadership skills seeks a freelance political speechwriting
position with Republican candidates and office-holders.
SKILLS:
Managed multiple writing assignments with tight deadlines to
include newspaper and magazine articles, press releases,
media advisories, policy briefings, talking points, and
speeches. Interfaced with numerous print, radio, and
television reporters. Managed reporters’ expectations,
provided pertinent information for their stories, and
coordinated their interaction with elected official and
candidates for public office. Prioritized, multi-tasked, and
maintained a positive attitude in a challenging and
fast-paced, deadline-oriented office. Provided editorial
support to other team members. Followed trends in the
political and business news to ensure accuracy and relevance
of PR content. Organized press conferences and monitored
interviews conducted by reporters. Demonstrated ability to
reconcile the interests of members of the media with elected
official and candidates for public office. Performed
political advance work and served as a travel aide.
Researched, analyzed, and organized complex information.
Worked with minimal direction, made independent decisions,
and preserved confidentiality of campaign information.
Conveyed information in a clear, persuasive, and engaging
style.
EXPERIENCE:
Public Information Officer, Massachusetts Attorney General’s
Office, Boston, MA. November 1993 to October 1997.
Political Aide & Speechwriter, Bill Simon for Governor,
Santa Monica, CA. December 2001 to November 2002 & August
2003 (Recall Election).
Political Aide & Speechwriter, Bill Simon for State
Treasurer, Los Angeles, CA. March 2005 to December 2005.
Campaign Manager & Speechwriter, Ken King for Congress, San
Diego, CA. December 2005 to January 2006.
Editorial Writer, Romney for President, October 2007 to
February 2008. (Pro Bono)
Speechwriter, Jeff Beatty for
U.S. Senate, July 2008 to present. (Pro Bono)
EDUCATION:
Virginia Military Institute, B.A., English.
MILITARY:
Infantryman, US Marine Corps, 29 Palms, CA. June 1989 to
June 1991. Participated in Gulf War Operations “Desert
Shield” & “Desert Storm.” Decorations include the Combat
Action Ribbon. |