Lauren Rutledge Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia

Nonproliferation and arms control analyst.

Mclean, Va

Consultant (February 2015 - Present);Analyst (July 2014 - February 2015); Public Policy Fellow (July 2013 - June 2014)Maintenance and Readiness Group:• Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) for Maintenance Policy and Programs (DASD-MPP)• Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Corrosion Policy Oversight (CPO)• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Human Capital

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Serve as a public administration program ambassador for potential students• Plan and organize recruitment events, information sessions, and accepted student days• Assemble and analyze a cross-state dataset in SPSS tracking variation and change in state tax, spending, and minimum wage policies from 1980 to the present• Gather and code news coverage for state health insurance exchange legislation• Edit and proofread grant proposals, research manuscripts, and data sets

• Created/edited YouTube video channel and videos, increasing total page views to 3,800 • Write copy for the Legacy MedSearch website and blog entries• Created/maintain use of Twitter and Facebook accounts and generate content (1,035 followers)• Instruct coworkers and company president on strategic use of social media tools in medical deviceLegacy MedSearch is a Medical Device Executive Search firm, focused on Healthcare.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Compiling daily press clips on relevant topics and media mentions for clients• Drafting press releases and booking memos for client media appearances• Drafting letters to the editor and op-eds for strategic placement in targeted publications• Pitching stories and event coverage to press contacts

• Performed opposition research• Used event footage to edit and create videos via iMovie software to be used in advertisements• Drafted campaign memos and press releases

• Conducted and maintained collection of background research for Presidential speeches via Internet, public documents, Library of Congress (Thomas), LexisNexis, and Executive Library• Wrote the President’s remarks for the celebratory reception of the 2009 WNBA champions• Wrote and delivered introductory remarks for Director of Speechwriting at Professional Development Series• Filed final copies of speeches in accordance with the Presidential Records Act

• Drafted press releases, letters to constituents, and video scripts for taped appearances• Compiled daily press clips including mentions of the Senator and relevant current events• Prepared the Senator’s keynote remarks for the 2010 ABA conference

• Drafted press releases• Compiled daily press clips• Performed office tasks necessary for the function of a Congressional office (i.e. phones, mail, etc)

M.P.A., National Security And Nuclear Policy

Activities and Societies: Policy Perspectives Journal Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration

B.S., Communication Studies, Political Science, Economics (Magna Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: Truman Scholar Nominee (Harry S. Truman Foundation for Public Service), Hurricane Policy Debate Travel Team, Phi.

High School

Activities and Societies: Debate Team, Marching Band, Concert Band