Provided strategic and crisis communications advice to a wide range of clients, including Virginia Tech following their tragic shooting, MPAA/RIAA, and a foreign Department of Defense contractor.Prepared public affairs defense of very high profile, senior White House and Congressional officials facing congressional or criminal investigations.Developed and executed over 15 successful earned media campaigns resulting in increased news coverage. Oversaw all aspects of press events to include drafting press releases and pitching the event to the press. Prepared briefing memos to be used with the clients’ customers, Congress, surrogates and media.Performed internal audits and provided strategic advice to clients in the homeland security and transportation sector on how to expand their membership base and name recognition.Provided government relations advice to clients with interests before the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Congress. Assisted clients in obtaining government contracts.

Developed and edited briefing materials for the Attorney General, Department, Administration, media and public, including presentations, fact sheets, talking points, press releases, op-eds, as well as reports on accomplishments.Coordinated media requests to interview the Attorney General and other senior Justice Department officials. Managed the logistics and set-up of hundreds of television, radio, and print interviews.Performed press advance for the Attorney General and assisted with planning and executing a 30-city speaking tour.Developed materials to create a Web site dedicated to providing the public with accurate information regarding the Department’s use of new enforcement and investigative tools.Assisted with the Department’s creation of Public Service Announcements.Fielded press inquiries regarding the Attorney General’s travel.Coordinated the planning calendar and oversaw event logistics for all of the Department’s public events.Trained and oversaw staff to assist with advance, press conferences, events, and research and writing assignments.

Performed political research, policy analysis, focus group research, opposition research, and preparation of long-term strategic initiatives to assist the Republican Party leadership and the White House.Researched and developed materials to promote the White House’s economic policy, energy policy, nominees, and provide push-back on day to day political challenges.Participated in field research, assisted with special elections, monitored public statements of political opponents, and developed materials for media use to shape press coverage.Prepared written analysis and talking points for surrogates. Conducted real-time debate analysis for primary and presidential debates. Conducted rapid response.Trained new employees in research techniques and procedures.