Andy Smith Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va

- Coordinate bidding, awarding and distribution of sponsorship materials (Gatorade product, medals, bibs) for over 200 championship races per year. - Manage review of over 200 applicants for annual Kids Run the Nation grant, distributing over $20,000. - Develop and implement promotional campaign where members, certified coaches, and certified race directors author articles on how the RRCA has benefited them.- Serve as central office point of contact for over 60 regional and state representatives.- Oversee day-to-day operation of organization's Facebook and Twitter accounts, growing audience by 10,000 and 1,000 respectively in eighteen months.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Directed outreach and engagement efforts with all local blog partners.- Developed strategy for how to utilize and display content from over 400 area blogs.- Recruited panel of over 40 religious leaders to write for On Faith/Local website.- Led corporate development research efforts into economic opportunities in local and government/military blogs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Managed department’s communication with students, faculty, staff and alumni. - Helped to coordinate and plan annual American Studies lecture and dinner attended by over 250 people. - Assisted group of American Studies students on conceiving and writing senior thesis projects. - Supported day-to-day operations of an academic department.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Responsible for outreach and communications with all partner websites and bloggers- Managed recruiting efforts with all potential partner blogs - Organized and co-hosted weekly webinar training sessions on topics such as "Your First Ad Sales Program" and "Developing a Rate Card."- Helped to edit and refine GrowthSpur resource manual on how blogger can monetize their site- Participated in weekly company strategy session

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Helped to conceptualize, develop and implement a new media strategy and communication plan- Launched and updated USFWS Refuges Facebook page- Aided in creation and population of USFWS Refuges Twitter account- Authored stories for "Refuge Update" and "Friend Forward" publications

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Authored several cover articles for football and basketball game-day magazines. - Supported development and execution of content for team website. - Helped to manage relationship between University and media at practices and games. - Responsible for writing copy to market and promote of U. of Pittsburgh as 2007 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament host site.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

- Managed public relations for the athletic department and provided coverage for 25 athletic teams. - Wrote press releases highlighting various team and individual accomplishments. - Maintained direct relationships between coaches and media relations office. - Implemented website content, and kept stats and schedules up-to-date online.

M.A., Communication, Culture And Technology

B.A., American Culture