Andrew Griffin
Sarasota/Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Consultant at Deloitte with extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations. Proven track record in content development and stakeholder engagement, leading teams to deliver impactful materials for government clients. Adept at crisis communications and project management, utilizing TS/SCI clearance to navigate sensitive environments effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications
Deloitte
Washington D.C.
03.2020 - Current
- Manage communications team that develops content, social media, articles and other related items for dissemination in national security, law enforcement, intelligence, and defense-related publications
- Develop external materials for government clients including Capitol Hill briefing packets, media advisories, 1-pagers, presentations, speeches, etc
- Prepare internal communications including presentations, memos, talking points, meeting prep, etc
- Perform research on ad hoc projects to develop large-scale change management plans
- Lead team meetings, workforce demos, etc
- Utilizing government clearance for multiple contracts
Correspondence Manager
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Contractor)
Washington D.C.
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversee a communications and publications team consisting of 27 copywriters, underwriters, claim adjusters, and quality control experts who deliver correspondence to constituents of the National Flood Insurance Program
- Approve final draft responses for Congressional requests, White House inquiries, etc
- Regarding constituents participating in the National Flood Insurance Program
- Responsible for presentations, weekly/monthly deliverables to the government, external publications materials such as the federal government's national flood insurance manual used by thousands of vendors
Deputy Chief of Staff / Communications Director
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington D.C.
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed 15 employees consisting of legislative, communications, administrative, and district staffers
- Draft and circulate all press releases, social media posts, newsletters, talking points, and op-eds
- Design digital advocacy efforts on both the official and campaign side to include implementation
- Work directly with local and national media on messaging for the Congressman
- Manage homeland security, telecommunications, financial services, and education/workforce training issues for the policy team
- Oversee a million-plus dollar budget for salaries, expenses, reimbursements, franked mailing, etc
Deputy Campaign Manager / Communications Director
Tom Garrett for U.S. Congress
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Directed all communications and press efforts to include press releases, digital strategy and advocacy implementation, debate prep, newsletters, social media management, talking point outlines for events, etc
- Operated as the campaign's spokesman on TV, radio, and print magazines/journals/newspapers
- Managed 10 field staffers and over 30 interns
- Traveled with now-Congressman Garrett daily to engage in constituent meetings, business tours, and district events to boost media turnout and maximize exposure
- Assisted with fundraising initiatives for a multi-million-dollar race
- Virginia's Fifth Congressional District
Senior Copywriter / Communications Specialist (Contractor)
Gunster Strategies Worldwide
Washington D.C.
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Served as team lead for a telecommunications lobbying firm in the Congressional fight over net neutrality
- Developed messaging and write copy for website mock-ups, client outlines, and presentations
- Oversaw content creation for a variety of client projects
- Drafted op-eds and LTE's for strategic placement around the country
- Advised Government Relations Department as needed (due to my years of experience on Capitol Hill)
Candidate for U.S. Congress
Andrew Griffin for U.S. Congress
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Resigned my job on Capitol Hill to run for an open seat in my home district at age 28
- Competed in numerous debates against former-Congressman Garrett to discuss the issues
- Managed all my own press, met with constituents, and raised money to fund my campaign activities
- Joined former-Congressman Garrett's team for the general election in a senior staff capacity
- Virginia's Fifth Congressional District
Senior Legislative Assistant / Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington D.C.
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw all social media posts/engagement under direction of the Communications Director
- Drafted daily floor speeches, committee testimony, press releases, op-eds, and newsletters
- Assisted in digital strategies for targeted outreach on both the official and campaign side of communications
- Managed a large legislative portfolio to include financial services, telecommunications, technology, and education/workforce training
- Received, filed, and corresponded to thousands of constituent inquiries
Field Director / Press Secretary
Campaign for Virginia Delegate in 75th District
Richmond, Virginia
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Organized all media coverage, managed social media, and scheduled community events
- Digital outreach to include very targeted social media engagement with likely voters
- Mapped out essential regions we needed to win for our candidate to go door knocking in
Legal Assistant, Hearings Department Lead
Brock & Scott, PLLC.
Wilmington, NC
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Prepared hearing packages for the attorneys (checked title work, coordinating with lender companies, made sure various Clerks of Court in North Carolina had all relevant information to allow hearings to proceed)
- Monitored results from the hearings and sales and input that data into various online lender systems
Education
Master's Degree in Strategic Public Relations -
George Washington University
05.2020
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science -
Virginia Tech
05.2011
Skills
- TS/SCI with full scope polygraph clearance
- Content development
- Political Science
- Public Relations
- Strategic planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Public Policy
- Government Affairs
- Policy writing
- Crisis communications
- Media relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team management
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Managerial skills
- Overseeing sensitive communications
- Writing skills
- Editing skills
- Change management
Timeline
Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications
Deloitte
03.2020 - Current
Correspondence Manager
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Contractor)
02.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Copywriter / Communications Specialist (Contractor)
Gunster Strategies Worldwide
01.2018 - 06.2018
Deputy Chief of Staff / Communications Director
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2017 - 01.2019
Deputy Campaign Manager / Communications Director
Tom Garrett for U.S. Congress
05.2016 - 12.2018
Candidate for U.S. Congress
Andrew Griffin for U.S. Congress
01.2016 - 05.2016
Senior Legislative Assistant / Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. House of Representatives
02.2014 - 01.2016
Field Director / Press Secretary
Campaign for Virginia Delegate in 75th District
04.2013 - 11.2013
Legal Assistant, Hearings Department Lead
Brock & Scott, PLLC.
05.2011 - 12.2012
Master's Degree in Strategic Public Relations -
George Washington University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science -
Virginia Tech
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