Schmidt Consulting enhances communities by providing organizations with the resources they need to efficiently meet their goals. We design tools to advocate for your organization before federal, state, and private funders, identifying and developing strategies to maximize your opportunities. Services include:• Project Development• Identification of Funding Resources• Grant Writing and Administration• Presentation to Identified Entities• Organization of Special Events and Community Meetings

• Managed Senate regional office covering 18 counties in South Mississippi• Coordinated with the Senator’s Washington, DC, personal and committee staff on legislation affecting the region• Developed and managed state-wide grant program, including outreach to eligible entities and researching and identifying public and private funding opportunities; provided technical support to applicants and served as a liaison between grantees and funding agencies• Supported municipalities, nonprofits, and other entities in project development and funding requests, including resolving governmental regulatory issues and worked with entities to develop successful strategies to meet goals while working within applicable regulations• Lead local coordination of disaster recovery efforts, including Hurricane Katrina and BP Oil Spill restoration resolving both public and private sector issues• Organized outreach events and opportunities through various media for a large scope of issues

• Assisted coastal entities after Hurricane Katrina with a large scope of recovery issues including FEMA regulations, decisions about rebuilding, and explanation of various programs and policies • Participated in the development of programs funded by federal emergency appropriations and supported eligible entities in application and compliance with funding requirements • Coordinated and planned a hurricane expo to bring information and vendors to constituents to help them rebuild • Represented the Governor at planning sessions, meetings, and public venues

• Created an outreach program centered around funding opportunities using email and symposiums • Responded to constituent concerns regarding the Social Security Administration and Medicare

• Briefed and advised House Appropriations Committee Member on a portfolio of issues including health care, education, transportation, and foreign affairs issues • Coordinated legislative goals and message for the Congressman • Managed legislative employees and oversaw constituent mail process • Drafted memos, correspondence, and talking points • Represented Congressman at hearings, meetings, and conferences

• Analyzed legislation and provided counsel to the Congressman for an array of issues including foreign affairs, energy, transportation, housing, postal, small business, and social security • Represented Congressman at hearings, meetings, and conferences

• Provided guidance and information to the Congressman on education, transportation, housing, welfare, regulatory reform, and government reform and oversight issues • Organized Education Roundtables in the Congressional District to discuss the education reform proposed in the No Child Left Behind bill • Worked with the Education and the Workforce Committee to hold a Congressional Field Hearing in Sarasota within the Congressman’s district • Drafted correspondence in response to constituent concerns • Planned and managed Congressman’s Congressional Classroom program