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OBJECTIVE:
A professional, intelligent, and creative individual
possessing exceptional communication, analytical, and
leadership skills seeks a freelance political speechwriting
position with Republican members of Congress and candidates.
EDUCATION:
Virginia Military Institute, B.A., English.
MILITARY:
Infantryman, US Marine Corps, 29 Palms, CA. Participated in Gulf War Operations “Desert
Shield” & “Desert Storm.” Decorations include the Combat
Action Ribbon.
SKILLS:
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Managed multiple
writing assignments with extremely tight deadlines to
include speeches, talking points, newspaper editorials,
and magazine articles.
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Wrote 3,000 word
speeches in 48 hours with no grammatical, syntactical,
or typographical errors.
Drafted press releases and media advisories at a rate of
five per day.
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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.
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Prioritized in a
challenging and fast-paced, deadline-oriented office.
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Provided editorial
and proofreading support to other team members.
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Followed trends in
the news to ensure accuracy and relevance of PR content.
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Organized press
conferences and monitored interviews conducted by
reporters.
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Demonstrated ability
to reconcile the interests of members of the media with
elected official and candidates for public office.
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Performed political
advance work and served as a travel aide.
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Researched, analyzed,
and organized complex information.
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Worked with minimal
direction, made independent decisions, and preserved
confidentiality of campaign information.
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Conveyed information
in a clear, persuasive, and engaging style.
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Designed and updated
content on website using HTML and FrontPage 2003.
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Proficient in the use
of Facebook and Twitter.
EXPERIENCE:
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Editorial Writer,
Jeff Beatty for U.S. Senate, Westborough, MA.
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Editorial Writer,
Romney for President, Boston, MA.
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Speechwriter &
Campaign Manager, Ken King for Congress, San Diego, CA.
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Speechwriter, Bill
Simon for State Treasurer, Los Angeles, CA.
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Speechwriter, Bill
Simon for Governor, Los Angeles, CA.
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Public Information
Officer, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office,
Boston, MA.
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