Christopher Hellman Email & Phone Number

Northampton, MA, US

• Brief government officials and industry investment analysts on trends in the defense industry
• Lecture on U.S. foreign and military policy for institutions including Elon College, American University, Center for Public Policy and Administration, and the Heritage Foundation

Northampton, MA

• Acted as point person for all incoming city resident information and service requests.
• Provided assignments to and coordinated activities of all city departments.
• Performed a broad range of administrative functions including payments of accounts to city vendors, tracking of municipal contracts, and office payroll.
• Initiated, organized, wrote and distributed Mayor’s press releases, alerts and public statements via e-mail and social media. Responded to state and local media requests for information and comments.

• Responded to media requests for information and comment
• Presented briefings at regional and national conferences with state and federal officials
• Developed and issued press releases promoting organization
• Prepared briefing materials for colleagues
• Updated, edited and oversaw production of NPP publications
• Coordinated Facebook and other social media presence

• Advise Center staff on military budget issues
• Provide Center with military budget and policy-related materials for distribution to national and local media

Washington, DC

• Produced and promoted budget and policy analyses on issues related to U.S. foreign policy, national security and weapons of mass destruction
• Directed efforts to increase organizational reach and funding
• Expanded scope of organizational focus to better reflect federal budgeting priorities in the post-September 11 environment
• Mentored and trained junior staffers and interns

• Produced budget analyses related to U.S. military planning and policy
• Conducted interviews and wrote scripts for weekly television show
• Provided briefings and materials to Members of Congress and their staffs, Executive Branch officials and non-governmental organizations
• Wrote briefing papers, speeches and fact sheets
• Contributed to and edited electronic newsletter, distributed weekly to nearly 5,000 subscribers
• Gave regular media interviews on a broad range of national issues

• Analyzed policy issues that promote arms control and international cooperation
• Lobbied Congress on the military budget, weapons transfers and arms control
• Worked with Members of Congress, the Administration, and non-government organizations to reduce military spending and promote nuclear arms reduction
• Coordinated efforts with national and international organizations on the Abolition 2000 campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons
• Prepared legislative alerts and regular issue updates for national membership

• Led efforts to develop an economic conversion strategy for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, a major defense facility scheduled for closure
• Tracked all Yard and base closure issues
• Conducted meetings with Administration, Defense Department and city officials
• Drafted extensive memos, letters and press releases related to Yard activities
• Staffed appropriations meetings for military construction appropriations for ranking Democratic member of the Subcommittee

• Served as Press Secretary and spokesperson. Wrote press releases and speeches
• Performed office's administrative duties including bookkeeping and scheduling
• Drafted legislation, prepared briefs, and responded to constituent correspondence
• Supervised closure of Washington D.C. and district offices

• Supervised and edited all constituent correspondence and targeted mailings
• Researched issues including taxes, defense, environment, education, and drug abuse
• Prepared talking points and drafted memoranda
• Hired and supervised interns

B.A., Political Science

Majored in Political Science.

Education record

Graduate Level Course Work, National Security Policy