-Served as the campaign’s on-the-record spokesman for print, television, and radio -Developed and leveraged personal relationships with local media to drive the news cycle and promote positive coverage of the candidate and mitigate negative articles -Managed various social media pages, which garnered more than three million post engagements and unique impressions in just five months -Ran the campaign’s rapid response operation responding in a timely manner to incoming inquiries from the press, outside organizations, and social media -Executed successful press conferences and rallies helping spread the candidate’s message and drove coverage-Wrote all speeches for the candidate, whether it be for party events, external meetings, or press events

-Responsible for crafting and implementing the Congressman’s overall communications and media strategy -Maintain relationships with national and local reporters, bookers, and producers to better facilitate pitching story ideas and media hits. As a result of these relationships, the Congressman enjoys a steady flow of press-Develop attention grabbing content to be highlighted on multiple social media platforms and the website -Draft all speeches, op-eds, and newsletters ensuring a uniform and compelling message across all mediums-Manage junior staff to make sure all deadlines are met while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously

-Responsible for a portfolio of policy issues relating to foreign affairs, energy, environment, natural resources, housing, interior, and Indian affairs -Drafted recommendations for the Member pertaining to votes on the Floor, bills for co-sponsorship, and letters to sign on to-Suggested legislation for the Member to introduce and worked with the Leg. Counsel to craft language-Met with lobbyists, stakeholders, and advocates related to issues in my policy portfolio -Composed policy letters to outside organizations such as cabinet secretaries, university presidents, and local leaders in addition to writing responses to constituent mail across all issue areas

-Maintained an aggressive 499 and direct-mail program sending out 10,000 pieces to constituents weekly-Worked with the communications director to write the Member’s weekly e-newsletter-Wrote policy memos and response letters on all legislative issues

-Welcomed all senior staff, advisors, and constituent guests of the Congressman to the office-Coordinated all tours and flag requests to provide the highest level of constituent service-Monitored activity on the House Floor and alerted the Member and chief of staff to pertinent information requiring the Member’s attention to ensure votes and hearings were never missed

-Developed and implemented the campaign’s wide-ranging social media and press communications strategy -Ran the campaign’s rapid response operation and monitored regional media content delivery-Set up multiple Victory Offices and oversaw the campaign’s VoIP Phone banking operation