UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT Office of the Chief Privacy Officer August 22, 2017 Austin Evers American Oversight 1030 15th Street NW, Suite B255 Washington, DC 20005 RE: FOIA Request No. 17-01489-F Dear Mr. Evers This is the final response to your request dated April 12, 2017, requesting information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. Your request was received in the FOIA Service Center (FSC) on April 14, 2017, and was forwarded to the Office of General Counsel and the Office of Management within the Department of Education (the Department) for any responsive documents they may have. The Office of General Counsel could not locate any responsive documents. You requested: 1. Records sufficient to identify all employees who entered into a position at the agency as “political appointees” since January 20, 2017, and the title or position of each employee (to the extent that such individuals have held multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017, identify each title or position). For purposes of this request, please consider any employee in a PAS position, a presidentially-appointed position, a non-career SES position, or a Schedule C position a “political appointee.” 2. Records sufficient to identify all career employees who have been detailed into a leadership office or component from office since January 20, 2017; the title or position of each employee while on detail (to the extent that such individuals have held multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017, identify each title or position); and each employee’s originating agency or component, and title. 3. Records sufficient to identify the members of the “beachhead teams” who joined the agency at the beginning of the Trump administration, and the title or position of each employee (to the extent that such individuals have held multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017, identify each title or position). 4. For each individual identified in response to requests 1 to 3: a. The resume provided by the individual to the agency in connections with determining the appropriate salary for the individual, or, if that is not available, a recent resume contained within the agency’s records. We have no objections to the redaction of contact information (addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses) for the employee or references, or to the redaction of past salary information. Employment, education, and professional association information is not exempt and we object to any redactions of such information. 400 MARYLAND AVE., S.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20202-4500 www.ed.gov The Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Page 2 – Austin Evers FOIA Request 17-01489-F b. Any conflicts or ethics waivers or authorizations issued for the individual, including authorizations pursuant to 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502. 5. Records sufficient to identify the members of the “landing teams” or “transition teams” who were embedded with the agency for transition purposes by the Trump transition organization between the November 2016 election and the Trump administration. Enclosed with this letter is a PDF containing 118 pages of documents responsive to your request. The documents provided are as follows:  OM Records - Resumes However, certain information has been withheld according to the FOIA exemptions specified below: • Records or portions of records relating to personal information is exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552 (b)(6) of the FOIA. Disclosure of this information would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. You have the right to seek assistance and/or dispute resolution services from the Department’s FOIA Public Liaison or the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). The FOIA Public Liaison is responsible, among other duties, for assisting in the resolution of FOIA disputes. OGIS, which is outside the Department of Education, offers mediation services to resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal agencies as a non-exclusive alternative to litigation. They can be contacted by: Mail FOIA Public Liaison Office of the Chief Privacy Officer U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW, LBJ 2W218-58 Washington, DC 20202-4536 E-mail robert.wehausen@ed.gov Phone 202-205-0733 Fax 202-401-0920 Office of Government Information Services National Archives and Records Administration 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 OGIS@nara.gov 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448 202-741-5769 Lastly, you have the right to appeal this determination. You must submit any appeal within 90 calendar days after the date of this letter. Using the services described above does not affect your right, or the deadline, to pursue an appeal. An appeal must be in writing and must include a detailed statement of all legal and factual bases for the appeal; it should be accompanied by a copy of this letter, the initial letter of request, and any documentation that serves as evidence or supports the argument you wish the Department to consider in resolving your appeal. Appeals may be submitted using the on-line form available at www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/foia-appeal-form.pdf. 400 MARYLAND AVE., S.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20202-4500 www.ed.gov The Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Page 3 – Austin Evers FOIA Request 17-01489-F Appeals can also be submitted by: E-mail: EDFOIAappeals@ed.gov Fax: 202-401-0920 Mail: Appeals Office Office of the Chief Privacy Officer U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, LBJ 2W218-58 Washington, DC 20202-4536 Provisions of the FOIA allow us to recover the costs pertaining to your request. The Department has concluded that you fall within the category of “an all other use requester.” However, the Department has provided you with this information at no charge. The Department's release of this information at no cost does not constitute the grant of a fee waiver, and does not infer or imply that you will be granted a fee waiver for future requests made under FOIA to the Department. Because we were able to locate and process these documents at minimal costs, they are provided to you at no cost. If you have any questions, please contact the FSC at (202) 401-8365 or EDFOIAMANAGER@ed.gov. Sincerely, Elise Cook Government Information Specialist FOIA Service Center Enclosure 400 MARYLAND AVE., S.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20202-4500 www.ed.gov The Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. NateBailev l(b)(6) S UMMARY OF QUA LI F I CATIONS • Proven commun ications and marketing strategist and team leader with diverse experience - national and local, corporate and political , agency and in-house . • Creative message developer with a knack for crafting engaging stories . • Data-driven executor who thrives on using insights , testing and analytics to refine and enhance every tactic employed. • Proven success in deve loping mult i-channel, relationship-based programs rooted in clear strategic objectives and leading to impactful results . WORK HISTORY Managing Partner Opinion Leaders 2015-Present • Co-founded and lead boutique digital marketing and strategic advocacy firm built to help clients deliver their messages more effectively to key audiences. • Core service include integrated communications strategy , digital advert ising, email marketing, database management , lead generation and media relations . Business address: GSBS Strategies, LLC (d/bla Opinion Leaders) , 6669 Debra Lu Way, ........,_...., Sp__ l'._, ingfield , VA 22150 Compensation: lrr_ . Communications Director, U.S. Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R, Ml-09) 2008 • Oversaw press and communications operation , including new media platforms , for senior member of House of Representatives, in both his official office and re-election campaign. • Authored all speeches, statements and remarks and handled all day-to-day press inquiries. • Designed and implemented broad-based communications plan to improve Congressman 's image and standing among his constituents. Bolstered his relat ionships with media members, authored and placed opinion pieces, oversaw large direc t franked and mail voter education program, ran aggressive tele-town hall meeting program, and grew name ID. • Served as advisor and spokesman for highly contested re-election campaign. Oversaw, created and implemented $1.1 million direct mail campaign, along with decision-making roles on television and radio advertising, polling and overall strategy. Director of Media Relations, Tax Foundation 2007 Managed public relations operation for Washington, DC-based think-tank advocating for sound, pro-growth tax policy. Coordinated outreach to regional , national and capitol media members, along with bloggers. Set strategy for release of major reports and studies. Authored press releases, blog posts, op-eds and position papers. Media Relations Director, Michigan Department of Attorney General 2006 Served as main contact for state and national media members in active press shop. Served as primary spokesman for the Attorney General, as well as on behalf of the Department's 500-plus attorneys and staff. Wrote all departmental releases and statements, as well as organized press conferences and helped devise overall messaging strategy. Also served as communications advisor to re-election campaign, including authoring weekly emails, determining med ia strategy, and surrogate speaking at grassroots events. Spokesman, Michigan Republican Party 2003 - 2006 Principle contact for media members on behalf of Michigan GOP and Chairman Betsy DeVos. Fielded media inquiries, granted interviews to print , radio and TV, issued statements of the Party's Chairman , developed messaging strategy, and composed remarks , press releases and talking points. Assisted statewide and local candidates with media planning , strategy and implementation. From 2003-June 2004 oversaw coalition building on college campuses across the state, including voter reg istration drives and volunteer recruitment. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Economics The James Madison College, Michigan State University , East Lans ing, Ml Michigan State University Office of the Registrar Hannah Administration Building 426 Auditorium Road , Room 150 East Lansing, Ml 48824-2603 REFERENCES Available upon reques t 2 Derrick A. Bolen Experience Donald J.Trump for President , Inc - Youth for Trump Virginia Director • Generate activism among college studen ts • Coordinate events • Organize door knocks and phone banks • Organized youth GOTV in North Carolina Donald J.Trump for President , Inc - Field Director (Roanoke,V A) • Add to the infrastructure of a ground game in three congressional districts • Manage staff • Coordinate events • Organize door knocks and phone banks Republican Party of Virginia - Regional Field Director (Roanoke,V A) • Establish a ground game in three congressional districts • Manage Staff • Coordinate events • Organize door knocks and phone banks Delegate Christopher He ad (Roanoke, VA) • October 2016 - November 2016 September 2016 - October 2016 July 2015 - August 2016 May 2015 - July 2015 Organize canvassing operations Education Liberty University Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Policy Volunteer Congressman Bob Goodlatte • Canvassing • Input voter data • Speak on behalf of the Congressman's campaign at committee meetings Spring 2016 Jason Louis Botel (b)(6) EXPERIENCE Maryland CAN. Executive Director: Collaborate with a national nonprofit team and a local advisory board to organize leaders and community members in Baltimore and throughout Maryland to advocate for education polici es that ensure that all children have access to high-quality education regardless of their address. July 2013 - Present. 50CAN2015 CAN-DO AWARD KIPP Baltimore, Baltimor e, MD. Executive Director: Oversaw all aspects of organization with staff of 100, student body of 1,020, 430 alumni, and $11.5 million budget that ran two high-performing public charter schools (one elementary, one middle) and an alumni support program to lead children from low-income households to graduate from four-year colleges. July 2006 - June 2013. KIPP FOUNDATION 2011 BEYOND Z AWARD (AWARDED TO KIPP BALTIMORE) KIPP Ujima Village Academy , Baltimore, MD. Founding Principal : Recruited and superv ised more than 20 full-time staff members and 275 students, enlisted investment of families and local organizations and businesses, publicized mission in local media, managed finances, taught life skills and community problem-solving, made procurement decisions, and led the compilation and distribution of student achievement data and conclusions. July 2002 - June 2006. THE BALTIMORE TIMES POSITIVE PEOPLE AW ARD FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION, 2006 Jerusalem Studies and Archaeology , Jerusalem, Israel. Kibbutz Ulpanist: Studied history and archaeology of Israel and Hebrew language, worked on kibbutz , and traveled throughout Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Greece . August 2000 - May 2001. Teach For America Summer Institute , Houston, TX. School Director: Recruited, selec ted, and managed expert teachers to prepare more than eighty Teach For America corps members to teach in under-resourced schools throughout the country and operated a summer- school program for four hundred public middle school students who had failed to pass grade-level assessments during the school year. January-Augu st 2000. Booker T. Washington Middle School , Baltimore , MD. Teacher: Taught seventh- and eighth-grade English language arts and seventh-grade social studies and led students to make significant academic gains at a traditional public middle school in Baltimore City. August 1997 - June 2000. Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth , Tow son and Chestertown, MD. Dean of Residential Life, Senior Resident Advisor, and Resident Advisor : Planned, and managed college students to execute, extracurricular programs and oversaw all aspects of residential life on college campuses as part of summer program for gifted and talented fifth and sixth graders. Summers 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1998. University of Pennsylvania Residential Maintenance, Philadelphia , PA. 1 JasonLouisBotel Inspector : Inspected residence halls and dormitory rooms for damage and repair needs. Summers 1994, 1995, and 1996. University of Pennsylvania Tutoring Center, Philadelphia, PA. Tutor: Tutored fellow college students in psychology and formal logic. 1995-1997. AW ARD FOR OUTSTANDING TUTORING University of Pennsylvania English Department , Philadelphia, PA. Freshman English Office Assis tant . Assisted with implementation of Freshman Eng lish program. 1994-1997. University of Pennsylvania Dining Services , Philadelphia, PA. Food Service Worker: Worked in kitchen at dining hall. 1993-1994. EDUCATION National-Louis University , Wheeling, Illinois. Ma ster of Science in Educational Administration and Supervision, June 2006. l Conference examined NATO's future agenda );> Event attended by over 350 government officials and public intellectuals , including 10 heads of state, 30 ministers and parliamentarians and 45 business and NGO leaders );> Speakers included President George W. Bush, President Hamid Karzai, Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Oversaw all phases of the project from the creation and management of the agenda, selection of speakers, security arrangements, coordination of transportation and accommodations, supervising staff and volunteers and managing budget Coordinated the production of The Bucharest Papers, a set of four critical essays, examining key political and military issues related to NATO's future DAVIESPUBLICAFFAIRS,PROJECT COORDINATOR SANTABARBARA& LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY2006 o o o o o o o o - JUNE 2007 Supplied services to clients including project management, public relations, public affairs, media relations, community relations, event management, budget management, outreach strategy, press conferences and direct mail production Provided strategic counsel to clients on grassroots real estate entitlement campaigns and developed macro strategies and approaches to solving client problems Managed the creative direction of collateral materials including direct mail, social media and multimedia presentations Developed strategy and content for outreach letters, editorials, websites and fact sheets Conducted and managed targeted marketing research including managing individual one -on-one focused interviews for branding and message development Supervised and managed the development of comprehensive outreach databases for multiple clients Provided extensive community audits with thorough analyses oflocal political, social and economic climate Skilled in the tactical execution of primary communication activities, including: writing plans and press releases, writing direct mail, writing letters -to-the -editor, social media, creating text for brochures, developing media lists, meeting stiff deadlines, developing presentations, pitching stories to the media and creating messages and strategies THE WHITEHOUSE, PRESS ADVANCE REPRESENTATIVE WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 2005 - JANUARY2009 (intermittently) o o o o o Managed and executed the production of worldwide events, press conferences, international summits, bilateral and multilateral meetings, television appearances and interviews for President George W. Bush, ensuring optimal appearance of the president in both national and international media outlets Prepared the logistical arrangements for the president to various locations both domestically and internationally prior to his arrival ensuring that all facets of the trip itinerary were well-planned and executed and that each site was adequate for a presidential event to effectively communicate the administration's initiatives and message Traveled in advance of the president of the United States to create, implement, and manage plans for the traveling White House press corps and local press covering domestic and foreign presidential events Served as a White House representative to coordinate all press operations with event hosts and/or government and served as key liaison betv.reen the United States Secret Service, the White House Communications Agency and U.S. Embassies Negotiated press access and coverage with foreign government counterparts on overseas visits of the president and responsible for managing press-filing center, transmission space and press office for media officials and White House press secretary 4 o o Drafted media advisories, press releases and coordinated media relations on the ground Determined and presented creative and thematic visuals for the national, local and White House press corps to maximize positive coverage of the president REPUBLICANNATIONALCOMMITTEE,FIELD DIRECTOR WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 2005 - NOVEMBER2005 o o o o o Served as the RNC regional field director for the Hampton Roads region of Virginia supporting the campaigns ofJerry Kilgore for Virginia governor and Robert McDonnell for Virginia attorney general Managed local office staff and team of volunteers, delegating assignments in order to identify and reach out to potential voters for Election Day through an aggressive voter registration program, "Get out the Vote" (GOTV), thus instituting an impressive grassroots organization across the Hampton Roads region Coordinated logistics for candidate events, fundraisers and media appearances Worked with various coalitions groups to strengthen their presence during the grassroots operation Successfully completed and finished in the top tier for the RNC regional campaign school O'NEILL,EUROPEAN SENIOR TRADEMARK CONSULTANT SANTACRUZ, CALIFORNIA,DECEMBER2004 - MAY2005 o o Evaluated illicit use of the O'Neill trademark in numerous retail locations throughout England, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Greece, Hungary, The Netherlands, and Malta Traveled extensively throughout Europe investigating sites for trademark infringement and prepared comprehensive report of findings for the client for use as evidence and testimony during an international arbitration in London HOUSE REPUBLICANCONFERENCE,GRADUATE SCHOOL INTERNSHIP WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER2004 - DECEMBER2004 o o o Drafted media advisories, talking points, press releases, and speeches on behalf of the press shop Worked with committee relations' team to execute weekly conference meetings and events hosted by Conference Chair, U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Pryce Drafted articles for The Boarding Pass, a weekly newsletter published for House Republicans WILEY,REIN & FIELDING,LLP,ELECTION LAW LEGAL AIDE WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER2000 - SEPTEMBER2004 o o o o o o Researched and reported on matters relating to Political Action Committees, campaign finance reform, and McCainFeingold Proficient in cite checking various briefs and memorandums for attorneys and skilled in Westlaw and Lexis Managed a pro -bono case with the D.C. Bar family law child custody division Participated in off-site due diligence assignments with associates Scouted senior members of British Parliament, French Ministry , and European Union , to serve as speakers for the Ripon Educational Fund's 2003 Transatlantic Conference in London and coordinated logistical minutiae for symposium series on transatlantic relations Supported team of attorneys throughout the SR Business Insurance Company Ltd. ("Swiss and Re") v. World Trade Center Properties, LLC litigation trial in Manhattan EDUCATION JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY,KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES MASTERSOF ART IN COMMUNICATION, WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 2006 Double concentration in political communication & public relations and media & film. Successfully defended graduate thesis, "Negative Political Advertising and 527 Groups." HAMPDEN-SYDNEYCOLLEGE BACHELORSOF ART IN HISTORY, HAMPDEN-SYDNEY,VIRGINIA, MAY 2000 5 UNIVERSITYOF OXFORD, ST. ANNE'S COLLEGE OXFORD, ENGLAND, SUMMER 2000 Among 36 stude nts chosen to st udy British literature and history at Oxford Univer sity. Completed remaining requirements for undergraduat e degree while at St. Anne's College. AMERICANUNIVERSITY,THE WASHINGT ON SEMESTER WASHINGTON, DC, JANUARY 1999 - MAY 1999 Concentration in ju st ice with emphasis in the cour ts, the disposition of criminal and civil cases, civil rights and liberties, and comparative international ju stice policy. ADDITIONALEXPERIENCE ROMNEY-RYAN2012 , LEAD NATIONAL PRESS ADVANCE REPRESENTATIVE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 2012 (intermittently) Designed and coordinated all pre ss related aspects for Governor Mitt Romney and Congressman Paul Ryan's campaign rallies. Scheduled and directed logistics of the traveling press corps. Served as the campaign press liaison with the national pr ess corps, international media outlets, and U.S. Secret Service. Drafted media advisories and coordinated media relations on the ground. JOHN MCCAIN2008, LEAD NATIONAL PRESS ADVANCE REPRESENTATIVE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, MAY 2008 - NOVEMBER 2008 (intermittently) Trave led throughout the U.S. designing and coordinating rallies, round tables, town halls, bus tours, media availabilities and other campaign related events for Senator John McCain. Scheduled and directed logistics of the traveling press corps for various campaign stops in the U.S. and Mexico. Created and managed one-on -one inte rviews with local and national press for both candidates and other principles. Served as the campa ign press liaison with the national pre ss corps , internati ona l media outlets, U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Embassy. CARMEN& MUSS, PLLC,LEGAL INTERN WASHINGTON, DC, JANUARY 1999 - May 1999 Responsible for tracking legislation. Attended and reported on House an d Senate committee, subcommittee an d commission hearing meetings on Capitol Hill. Researched legal issues of interest for the firm in regards to government procurements. CAMPAIGNEXPERIENCE U.S. CONGRESSWOMANHEATHERWILSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. CONGRESSMANBRIAN BILBRAY,SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 2006 BUSH-CHENEY2004, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, NOVEMBER 20 04 DIEDRICH FOR CONGRESS,RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, MAY - JUNE 2004 U.S. SENATORJOHN WARNER, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SUMMER 2002 EARLYFOR VIRGINIAGOVERNOR, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, JULY 2001 - NOVEMBER 2001 PRESIDENTIALINAUGURALCOMMITTEE,WASHINGTON, DC, JANUARY 2001 6 MICHAEL J. BRICKMAN l(b)(6) Senior Project Director • Led a project team to develop messaging strategy for the world 's leading corporate and political brands • Crafted news-making speeches , ad scripts, and op-eds based on our industry -leading qual. & quant. research • Provided crisis communications strategy and advised clients in perfecting their high-profile , high-stakes messages in education, energy, finance, foreign policy, healthcare , politics, sports & entertainment, and technology • Served on a small , senior business development team to develop leads, write proposals , and land new clients • In-house consultant to political staff and candidates during successful 2016 Austral ian Federal Election campaign • Briefed business leaders , governors , congressmen , and presidential candidates on critical policy matters • Provided regular commentary on the 2016 presidential race and other issues to media outlets nationwide • Served in my personal time on policy committees for Scott Walker and, later, Marco Rubio presidential campaigns (b)(6) Re ublican Part of Iowa 621 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Communications Director • Took temporary leave from Fordham to lead communications efforts in a critical state and help flip the U.S. Senate • Worked with successful campaigns for U.S. Senate, House , governor, and more to develop a winning message • Interviewed by top Iowa and national TV and print outlets and booked media for prominent national surrogates • Managed med ia at key events on the Iowa political calendar including over 150 registered media on elect ion night ~-i'lfif-!•l~W Thomas B. Fordham Institute 1016 16th St NW, Washin ton, DC 20036 - 1V P Panhellenic and Editor- Executive Board memb er that oversaw 150+ women, facilitated Mar 2010 - Nov 2011 communication with 14 delegates , programmed 20+ University expectations, and authored newsletter for Int ernationa l Headquart ers Panhellenic Ass ociation VP Recruitm ent: Oversaw recruitment for 2,000 + women, ma naged a Mar 2011-Mar 2012 $40,000 budget , advis ed 70-memb er cabinet, coordinated 100+ facility reservation requests , acted as executive point of contact between the University of Maryland and Panhellenic Association Ad ditional Skills Offic e 365; LexisN exis; Blackboard Cours e Writing; Vote Builder Program; i360; TVEyes Med ia; Snap Stream; Intranet Quorum and Commence Systems; Congressional Research Service Training ; Federal Election Commission and Senate Lobbying Database Analysis (b)(6) MARTHA B. DAVIS lresent ··• Conduct research and artalysis·on issues related to·transpo:rtation,education.judiciary, workfor~~ development, labor, and drug policy • Staff and_prepare b.riefing documents for the Senator's mee.tin_gs,events and hearings • Communicate.views and conduct meetings on behalf of th.e:Senator with a ,;,viderange of audiences.im:lud:ingin_dustry stakeholderi:;and constituents • Draft remarks·and ta·Jkfog -points for official-events and.media inquiries • Draft responses to constituents and stakeholders on a wide range of policy positions .JlltEVlOUSL\' HELD POSITION: LEGISLATIVECOORESPONDENT January 20 l 5 - January20'17 CORRESPONDENCEMANAGER- OFFICE·OF SENATORROB.PORTM~N WashingtonfD C, May 2013 - December20'14 • Managed and proc~ss~ ail inc_oming and outgoing constituentcorre.spondence for the Senator, exceeding :l million in 2013 and 2014 ~: Coordinated wfrldegislative stafHo ensure timefy responses to c-onst~tuent letters, emails, ·and phone caUs ,. Served as the point of contact:h9~eert the office and lntranet Quorem ·•· Responsible for operations and logistics for the Senator' s special events including his weekly constituent coffec and visiting -school groups INTERN- OFFICEOF SENATOR.ROBPORTMAN Washington. DC, January 20_12-May 20.1'2 • Assisted the staff assistants tiyanswerin g constituent calls , greeting visitors and sorting constituent mail • Prepa red briefs and memos to aid Legisla tive Assistants and Legislati-ve Correspondents • Attended hearings and briefingsio ~sis t the legislative staff • Pre_pareddraft pcessrelt:_as~ f.orthe Commw1icationsteam ASsiSTANT, SAFETYDEPARTMEN.TKENANADVANTAGE GROUP Ni;;rtti-t ~a11ton , OH, May 2Ql0.- -~ugust 201-2 ~ Reviewed andptocesse.d ttuck driv~r applications • ·Fol.lowedup with applicantstoensure their appllcl:} tiohs were complete and accurate • A1.1:di~4 logs of cornp·any truck drivers • Gained valuable experi:ence using company software, communicatingon tha phone and working as a team lI\embet · Education: INDIANAU~lYERSITY Schoolof Public and £nvirqnmental Affairs Bachelor of Science hi Public Affa.irs Major: Pub.lieFioanci~IManagement Minor:.Economics. 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Monnorctl news media coverage of domestic und foreign µ11l1ticu l rind policy issues, indudmg nauonal and stntc campaigns. hcallhcure, defense, n.it1onolsecurity , nnd energy W11shington f nt Bea CAf's affilrate wcbsue, freebeacon.com. Researched and composed art1ch:son above topics nnd posted lo fcccbc.aconcom. Composed and emailed real-lime new<;olcrls to CA F staff am.Iossuc111tcd political organia1tiuns Office of United St11tes Represenrnth,r Tom Cotton, Washi11gtonDC Fall l11tl!m: Sala,rj 1b}(§} Aug - Sept. j Assisted the Congressmun's stoffw1th ud111111 1strative d1111cs and constituent services, including answering constituent phone calls and conduc11ngCapitol toms Provided quahtauvc: background research assistance lo leg1slutivcass1stan1sregarding m1htar) and foreign polic; issues J\tu:ndl!d Capitol bncfings and events rclatmg to domcslic unll foreign polti:) issues on rn:half of the Cougres.~mrui . i\mericn n Acliou For nm , Woshington DC Jun - Aug Policy lmem. 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Bo~nl, Un1vcr~1tvol V1rg.1n,n Vice President of :\,/emberlhip cmclRecrw/11111111 , CJu11r111u111i Puhh c Rda11011., Raised more than $25.000 through rL-cruitmcnt,comprismg the lFCs cnurc 'Judgct for FY '.?O13 Managed the recruitment of900+ mdn•1dualsto the fraternu~ ,·y~tem Established and com111u11ic:i1cd n:cruilmcnt polic1e~to tht: 27 member h\lcr111t1cs Autho1ed. updated, and edited content for the lf'C web,.te and IFC-rrl:ited publtcr.11011s https://docsend .com/view/fhtt28k Feb 2011 - Feb 1/27/2017 Matthew Robert Frendewey PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE American Federation for Children 1660 L Street NW #1000 Washington, D .C. 20036 National Communications Director April 2013 - Present Salary: !(b)(6) • Respons16 e for developing and executing the national commu nication s strategy for the American Federatio n for Children (AFC), the nation's large st school choice advocacy organization that works to lobby and politically support school choice efforts nationwide. • Respon sible for creating, maintaining annual communications budget, and managing communications staff in five states and communications aJlies in multiple states. • Served as AFC's on-the-record spokesperson and trained additional staff to provide on-the-record comments. • Providing leadership and strategic direction to fellow senior staff members and working regularly with board of directors to implement the organization's goals. • Crafting and advancing multiple new initiatives to raise the company's profile, securing national coverage from all major networks and national newspapers, including multiple national editoria ls. • Redesigned AFC's website and digital platforms, developed and implemented new corporate branding and produc ed multiple national PSAs for the organization. l Michigan Republican Party 520 Seymour A venue Lansing , MI 48933 Director o Communications December 2011 - April 2013 Salary: ._