Dan Gottlieb Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Coordinated with key campaign stakeholders to plan and execute an aggressive earned media strategy that directly assisted paid media efforts to successfully define Herschel Walker as a flawed candidate, unfit to.
• Spearheaded pitching of opposition research on Herschel Walker, resulting in over 80 negative stories and dozens of bad news cycles that garnered hundreds of additional TV broadcasts, radio segments, and reprints in.
• Built strong relationships with local and national press, successfully handling hundreds of incoming press requests, serving as spokesman for the Democratic Party of Georgia throughout the U.S. Senate race, and working.
• Created and mobilized a robust surrogate network that enabled the planning and execution of over 50 anti-Walker press conferences and media availabilities, earning airtime in every Georgia media market and creating.
• Directed the campaign’s rapid response on debate night and led drafting process for over 42 press releases in anticipation of key debate moments, orchestrating the sending sequence in real time.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Created and executed the communications plan for a top-tier DCCC Red-to-Blue challenger race in one of the nation's most expensive media markets against one of the Republican Party's rising stars.
• Worked closely with the campaign manager and a team of consultants to develop our press strategy, build the candidate's political brand from scratch, and land damaging opposition hits on Dan Crenshaw.
• Served as the campaign's on-the-record spokesman, crafted all of the candidate's talking points and speeches, and coordinated with the field and finance teams to ensure cohesive campaign messaging.
• Wrote over 150 press releases, crafted over 1,500 social media posts, and communicated with reporters in Texas and across the country to land the candidate in 65+ stories — including feature-length profiles in Vogue.
• Prepared the candidate for all print, podcast, and TV interviews, and advised her policy positions on a range of topics — including health care reform, economic stimulus, and peace in the Middle East.

Luang Prabang, Laos

• Oversaw the revitalization of the American Corner — the center responsible for facilitating American-Lao cultural diplomacy and promoting the U.S. Embassy’s priorities throughout the entire Luang Prabang province.
• Taught Technical English to over 120 students at Souphanouvong University and organizing community cultural exchange events that highlight American ideals such as diversity, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship.
• Created the Hospitality Industry Proficiency Program (HIPP), which facilitates regular English programming for young Lao professionals to advance their leadership, confidence, and conversation skills.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Wrote and copyedited speeches, talking points, and briefing documents delivered directly to our candidate, along with media advisories, press releases, fundraising emails, policy plans, and surrogate op-eds.
• Staffed the candidate, corresponded with outlets, and handled campaign videography and photography.
• Managed $20,000 paid digital program while crafting majority of the campaign's social content.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Reviewed, corrected, and reformatted 15 chapters for the second edition of a book called The Political Speechwriter’s Companion, a guide for both writers and speakers to master political speech — built on the.
• Maintained constant communication with the authors to track changes, rearrange page sections, and give input on how to improve each chapter before the draft was ready for publication.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Helped produce digital media content across platforms each week the longest running show on television.
• Crafted research packets on show guests that included executive summaries, talking points, on-air questions, and guest political stances.
• Wrote interview questions for the “Meet the Press” podcast and identified newsworthy soundbites for distribution.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Monitored and distilled breaking national and regional news, along with the senator’s daily media mentions, into a summary distributed directly to the senator and senior office leadership by 5:50 AM every morning.
• Flagged hundreds of breaking stories and handled press calls to help the communications team craft both traditional and digital media content.
• Transcribed the senator’s interviews, press conferences, and town halls to ensure quote accuracy and create relevant talking points.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Wrote and copyedited client-facing research memos, creative briefs, and digital engagement reports
• Gained hands-on experience to support a variety of political social campaigns through press clip compilation, opposition research, media pitching, database management, and administrative support.
• Worked with the healthcare coverage team to support clients such as the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, Sesame Street in Communities, the Packard Foundation, L’Oreal USA, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Wrote and edited material for marketing and communication initiatives, including press releases
• Created online promotional content for the Financial Empowerment Center of Prince George's County, which helps low-income individuals achieve financial independence
• Helped manage and coordinate the social media branding of the DoMore24 campaign, a one-day fundraising event powered by UWNCA that raised nearly $1.7 million in 2017 for more than 700 charities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Partnered with non-profits engaged in advocacy, ethnic affairs, human rights, and foreign policy to implement media strategy, branding and social media tactics
• Wrote press materials including news releases, media advisories, pitch notes, op-eds and blog posts

American University DC Delta Chapter

• Coordinated the effort of a 60-member social fraternity to raise $8,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area
• Facilitated a new non-profit partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and raised over $3,000 for the organization
• Worked towards our philanthropic and service goals by implementing innovative outreach tactics on social media platforms and planning large-scale service events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported several committees of small business owners and advised them on upcoming political or regulatory changes that would affect their employees
• Drafted and copyedited congressional letters of support, issue briefs, legislative reports, and press releases

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided individualized academic attention to children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods
• Planned and executed classroom activities with a team of three for a class of fifteen children
• Received intensive training in language and literacy development

Bachelor’S Degree, Dual Degree In Political Science & Public Relations/Strategic Communications, 3.84

Activities and Societies: • American University Scholars Program • Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity • Public Relations Students Society of.

Abroad Semester, Strategic Communication & International Refugee Law

High School