Matt Gontarchick Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Wrote memos, summaries, letters, fact sheets, and other materials for clients on legislation and regulations.
• Monitored legislative hearings, panel discussions, news clips, and bill markups that impact clients.
• Created blog posts on legislative, regulatory, and advocacy issues.
• Conducted research for the firm’s partners and principals on various projects.
• Met with congressional staff and stakeholders to discuss client interests.
• Planned events and scheduled congressional meetings for client advocacy days and fly-ins.

Washington d.c. Metro Area

• Managed over 200 accounts for international payment and foreign currency transfer solutions.
• Proactively updated clients on market moves and global currency news.
• Processed a high volume of transactions while paying special attention to sensitive banking information.
• Upheld a high standard of customer service individually tailored to each client.
• Successfully convinced former clients to once again work with Tempus.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

o Worked on assignments relating to public affairs and government relations.o Assignment: Traffic Coordinator, Comcast Spotlight (June 2012-December 2012)o Scheduled national and regional advertisements across more than 50 cable networks.o Facilitated strong client relationships both in person and in virtual offices.o Demonstrated high attention to detail.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed a comprehensive knowledge of grassroots advocacy and PAC administration.
• Provided administrative support for sales meetings and appointments.
• Assisted with drafting proposals that were individually tailored to a prospective client's government affairs needs.
• Educated self on industry news and trends.

Washington, DC

• Intern for Rep. Yvette D. Clarke
• Took meetings on the behalf of legislative assistants and reported findings.
• Drafted press releases, newsletter articles and speeches.

Washington, DC

• Intern for Rep. Tim Holden
• Assisted staff in projects related to a variety of policy areas, including homeland security and foreign affairs.
• Organized correspondence and publications from various industries and constituents.

• Contacted prospective clients regarding future staffing or consulting requirements.
• Updated and maintained database of prospective clients, including federal government agencies and private firms.
• Communicated services offered at procurement fairs for a variety of industries.
• Designed marketing fliers to be sent to prospective clients.

• Contacted alumni via telephone to update records and raise funds for academic programs, including majors and scholarships.
• Convinced recent alumni and regular donors to contribute in difficult economic times.
• Developed effective skills in cold calling.
• Raised over $3,500.00 during period of employment.

• Reduced backlog of document requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Recorded notes for daily and weekly meetings, including staff meetings and larger departmental meetings.
• Performed research for policy analysts in office.