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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.