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IPFW: Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne B.A, History 2003 Activities and societies: Two Term Student Body President, History Club President, College Republicans Vice President, Who’s Who Among College and University Students Award Winner, National Student Government Award winner, Indiana University Alumni Executive Council Regional Representative IPFW: Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne B.A, Interpersonal and Organizational CommunicationB.A, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication 2002 Activities and societies: Two Term Student Body President, History Club President, College Republicans Vice President, Who’s Who Among College and University Students Award Winner, National Student Government Award winner, Indiana University Alumni Executive Council Regional Representative |
| Professional Experience : | District Director - U.S. Senator Todd Young U.S. Senate Feb 2017 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos Director of Ferguson Public AffairsDirector of Ferguson Public Affairs Ferguson AdvertisingFerguson Advertising Oct 2014 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mosOct 2014 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos Fort Wayne, Indiana AreaFort Wayne, Indiana Area Lead the Public Affairs Division of Ferguson Advertising, with a focus on campaigns, advocacy, government, and business development. The division is backed by a team of accomplished professionals in the fields of creative, media buying, public relations, social media, website development, search marketing and online advertising. Ferguson Public Affairs works with clients to craft a comprehensive plan to achieve the goals of their company, political campaign or initiative. ConsultantConsultant JustinJustin Jan 2008 - Nov 2016 · 8 yrs 11 mosJan 2008 - Nov 2016 · 8 yrs 11 mos A selection of past work includes: Acted as a general consultant for Paula Hughes for Mayor in Fort Wayne, IN. Advised the candidate on messaging, grassroots strategy, GOTV efforts, debate preparation, event planning, communications, etc. Acted as GOTV director for Hughes for Mayor both in the primary and the general election, leading all grassroots activities at this time. Acted as press secretary, managing all media relations. Acted as campaign manager for Don Bates for Congress (IN CD6.) Managed all campaign related activity including: campaign launch, fundraising, grassroots, communications, strategy, research, event planning, scheduling, etc. Planned and executed advance plans for Minnesota Governor and Presidential Candidate Tim Pawlenty and the Freedom First PAC. Acted as an lead site and press advance professional for the McCain/Palin 2008, Romney/Ryan 2012, and Trump/Pence 2016 presidential campaigns. Director of Alumni RelationsDirector of Alumni Relations Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 · 11 mosAug 2013 - Jun 2014 · 11 mos Fort Wayne, IndianaFort Wayne, Indiana Planed, implemented and promoted alumni programs and events that supported the IPFW Alumni Association and friends of the university. Established and built relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Acted as liaison and local representative for the Indiana University Alumni Association as well as the Purdue Alumni Association. Led all efforts in alumni association recruitment, retention, communication, marketing, programming, event implantation, and fundraising. Led a team of two full time employees and a part time student worker Northeast Indiana Director U.S. Senator Richard Lugar Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos |
| Political Experience : | Republican |
