AMY BRUNDAGE
Washington,DC
Summary
A tested and highly effective communicator specializing in winning issue advocacy and message campaigns. Skilled in crisis response with a track record of managing press at the highest levels of government, public policy, and business. An experienced and compassionate leader who values mentorship and team growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director, Public Affairs
SKDK
02.2016 - Current
- Develop and lead full-scale communications campaigns for corporate, political, philanthropic, and non-profit entities at one of the nation's leading political communications consulting firms
- Specialize in advising companies in the transportation, financial, technology, and communications industries on the full suite of communications, paid, and digital strategies needed to win
- Help clients navigate complex regulatory and policy challenges on the federal, state, and local level
- Lead crisis and reputation response for multinational corporations, national political figures, and government officials
- Develop messaging on key issues, such as the economy, tax, consumer protection, trade, global debt relief, and worker flexibility
- Manage over two dozen communications and digital experts across the firm, and personally responsible for over $2 million of firm revenue in 2023
Deputy Director of Communications
THE WHITE HOUSE
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Managed the White House strategic communications planning process to achieve President Obama’s daily message objectives and his long-term communications goals
- Coordinated policy announcements across White House components and key cabinet level agencies, including the State of the Union address
- Responsible for broad amplification of the President’s message, utilizing a variety of forums and coordinating message strategy for administration surrogates and external allies
- Oversaw the daily operations of the White House Communications apparatus and managed nearly two dozen press, communications, and research staff
- On-the-record and on-camera spokesperson
- Served as Acting Communications Director from July – October 2015.
Deputy Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Served as the on-the-record spokesperson for the administration’s economic agenda the President’s policies affecting the domestic and global economy
- Managed communications strategy between the White House and the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Labor, and others.
Assistant Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
01.2010 - 12.2011
- On-the-record White House spokesperson for the full portfolio of economic issues including budget and deficit reduction, job creation, financial reform, tax, the automobile industry, trade and global economic issues.
Regional Communications Director
THE WHITE HOUSE
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Primary White House point of contact for reporters covering media outlets in the Midwest and on-the-record spokesperson on a wide variety of issues during the early days of the Obama administration.
Spokesperson for the Presidential Transition
THE WHITE HOUSE
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Served as an on-the-record spokesperson for President-elect Barack Obama during the official presidential transition period.
Regional Communications Director
OBAMA FOR AMERICA
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Managed over 30 state communications staff, implementing daily communications plans and directing message strategy from the national headquarters to the state offices.
National Press Secretary, Senator Barack Obama
UNITED STATES SENATE
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Senate spokesperson for U.S. Senator Barack Obama; responsible for all communications workstreams in Obama’s Senate office.
National Press Secretary, Senator John Kerry
UNITED STATES SENATE
04.2007 - 08.2007
- Primary on-the-record spokesperson for U.S. Senator John Kerry
- Coordinated press plans and helped develop communications strategy for Senator Kerry.
Communications Director
KEEPING AMERICA'S PROMISE/FRIENDS OF JOHN KERRY
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Responsible for all aspects of Senator Kerry’s political press and communications operation
Deputy Press Secretary, Senator John Kerry
UNITED STATES SENATE
04.2005 - 05.2006
National Scheduling Desk/National Finance Staff
JOHN KERRY FOR PRESIDENT
06.2003 - 11.2004
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
05.2003
Skills
- Communications Strategy
- On-the-Record/On-Camera Spokesperson
- Crisis & Reputation Management
- Issue Advocacy Campaigns
- Regulatory Strategy & Communications
- Message & Narrative Development
Timeline
Managing Director, Public Affairs
SKDK
02.2016 - Current
Deputy Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
12.2011 - 12.2013
Assistant Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
01.2010 - 12.2011
Deputy Director of Communications
THE WHITE HOUSE
01.2009 - 12.2015
Regional Communications Director
THE WHITE HOUSE
01.2009 - 12.2009
Spokesperson for the Presidential Transition
THE WHITE HOUSE
11.2008 - 01.2009
Regional Communications Director
OBAMA FOR AMERICA
01.2008 - 11.2008
National Press Secretary, Senator Barack Obama
UNITED STATES SENATE
09.2007 - 12.2007
National Press Secretary, Senator John Kerry
UNITED STATES SENATE
04.2007 - 08.2007
Communications Director
KEEPING AMERICA'S PROMISE/FRIENDS OF JOHN KERRY
06.2006 - 03.2007
Deputy Press Secretary, Senator John Kerry
UNITED STATES SENATE
04.2005 - 05.2006
National Scheduling Desk/National Finance Staff
JOHN KERRY FOR PRESIDENT
06.2003 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Arts -
THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS