Account Manager at Stanton Communications
Public Relations and Communications | Washington D.C. Metro Area, US
Veteran communications professional with a proven track record of results.
Apr
2012 - Present
Account Manager / Stanton Communications
Account Manager at Stanton Communications
Coordinate and implement communications and public affairs strategies for a number of clients including corporations and trade associations.
Dec
2006 -
Apr
2012
Communications and New Media Director / Office of Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA09)
On-record spokesman for veteran Member of Congress, Deputy Republican Whip, and Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Manage external message campaigns and press operations for a 15 county media market that encompasses most of West-Central Pennsylvania as well as markets in Northern Maryland.
Work closely with legislative staff to draft speeches, testimony and floor statements.
Design franked communications, mailers and other materials in-house for Congressman Shuster.
Managed redesign of official website and the implementation of the congressman’s first new media strategy.
Manage congressman’s new media efforts, which include the congressman’s official website, blog, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts.
Coordinate with Republican leadership on new media strategy and online message campaigns.
2002 -
2012
Communications Director / U.S. House of Representatives
2008 -
2008
Booking volunteer at the 2008 Convention in Minneapolis / Republican National Committee
Apr
2005 -
Dec
2007
Communications Director / Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA08)
Directed and managed all external message campaigns, including the development of communications strategies.
Organized earned media events, pitched stories and acted as spokesman to local and national media in suburban Philadelphia congressional district (4th largest national DMA).
Managed content on official website, including development and distribution of monthly e-newsletter.
Drafted speeches, testimony, and floor statements as chief speechwriter for member and senior staff.
Maintained policy responsibilities for armed services, intelligence and veterans issues.
Aug
2006 -
Nov
2006
Communications Director / Fitzpatrick for Congress
Directly responsible for implementing the communications strategy for a bellwether House race during the 2006 midterm elections.
Responsible for the oversight and management of Deputy Press Secretary.
On record spokesman for Congressman Fitzpatrick during his reelection campaign.
Managed evolving strategic messaging campaigns during a high profile race in a competitive, densely populated media market.
Booked, prepared and managed Mr. Fitzpatrick's appearances on national and media.
Coordinated, managed and executed press for public events, rallies and public appearances throughout campaign including collaboration with the Office of the First Lady and Senator John McCain.
Jan
2005 -
Apr
2005
Legislative Assistant / Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA08)
Advised Congressman on armed services, veteran's affairs, intelligence, education, science, women and family issues, agriculture, and immigration.
Drafted legislation, amendments, and constituent correspondence.
Coordinated appropriations requests in assigned areas through the budget process.
Aug
2003 -
Jan
2005
Staff Assistant / Congressman Jim Greenwood (R-PA-08)
Managed incoming congressional correspondence and drafted responses to constituents.
Provided legislative support on Second Amendment and immigration issues while preparing research materials for Congressman and staff on wide variety of legislative subjects.
Directed all constituent tours, including scheduling tours and training interns.
Aug
2002 -
Aug
2003
Constituent Service Representative / Congressman Jim Greenwood (R-PA-08)
Coordinated and responded to constituent casework covering immigration, veteran's affairs, FCC, environmental, active and retired military, and State Department related issues.
Organized and executed annual Model Congress, bringing together over 100 local high school students for a mock session of Congress.
Managed district office information technology systems.
Oct
2001 -
Jun
2002
Named Account Manager / IKON Office Solutions
Served as the primary sales and support contact for top tier law firms in Manhattan.
Created division-wide training program on the operation of law firms and the litigation process.
Aug
2000 -
Oct
2001
Legal Assistant / McDermott Will & Emery
Paralegal in the litigation office of a top-tier international law firm.
Coordinated litigation filings for a spectrum of attorneys and Fortune 500 level corporate clients.
Managed presentation of documents for all pre-trial and trial activities.