Fredrick Chapin
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Skilled political professional with deep expertise in political and policy analysis. Demonstrated to write clear, concise text for informative presentations. Highly skilled at research, presenting, and building relationships. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
State and Local Government Relations Lead Political Analyst
Citigroup
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Worked with regional SLGA lobbying team by providing up-to-the-minute political and electoral analysis and briefing material to help lobbying efforts of elected officials and their staff.
- Prepared and delivered in-depth political analysis writings and presentations for internal and external clients of Citi.
- Collaborated in further development of Citi's grassroots advocacy program and Citi Political Action Committee (PAC).
Content and Development Officer
NumbersUSA
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Transitioned from intern to full time staff to work in both Content/Activism and Development departments.
- For Development, I would provide political insight and strategy when writing successful fundraising materials, locate potential new major donors, create and sustain relationships with major and small donors.
- Responsibilities for content include creating and updating Candidate Comparison and Legislator Grade Cards, writing content for the website/newsletters, and writing constituent faxes for our members to send to their legislators.
- Worked with the Local Activism Coordinator in keeping our members up to date on policy issues/activism opportunities via phone calls, social media, and our Helpdesk.
Communications Intern
Jack Kingston for U.S. Senate Campaign
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked directly with the Campaign Director and Communications Director in a fast-paced environment booking full days of press, writing press releases, talking points, and blog posts, and collecting press clippings.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
- Maintained an up-to-date media list for efficient press outreach during newsworthy events or announcements.
- In addition to press duties, I also engaged in outreach duties including coordinating volunteer resources, distributing campaign materials, and engaging the community through events, rallies, and fundraisers.
Press Intern
Congressman Jack Kingston
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked under the Press Secretary in the congressman's DC office.
- Enhanced external outreach by drafting press releases, newsletters, talking points and media advisories.
- Managed press clippings archives, ensuring easy access to past coverage for future reference or reporting needs.
- Monitored daily news coverage for relevant developments, keeping stakeholders informed and enabling proactive responses when necessary.
- Assisted the legislative staff in research legislation.
Spring Intern
Georgia Republican Party
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Tracked and reported on legislation from the 2013 Georgia Legislative session, answering questions about current events, maintaining various social media profiles, and writing, editing, and formatting the weekly newsletter
- I also helped plan the 2013 Georgia Republican Party Convention by assisting in selling advertising, coordinating with elected officials, and executing the event.
Education
Political Science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA01.2012
Skills
- Political Forecasting
- Electoral Analysis
- Political Communication
- Government Relations
- Policy Analysis
- Interpersonal Communication
- Qualitative Research
- Political Risk Assessment
- Press Release Writing
Accomplishments
- Lead and executed months-long projects over 6 election cycles covering both primary and general elections for Citi. This included following polling and campaign news to forecast nationwide political landscapes and interpret election results for leaders at Citi and clients of the bank.
- Created materials for meetings between executive employees at Citi and elected officials including governors, attorneys general, mayors, and state legislators.
- Wrote faxes and news stories that were utilized by over a network of over 4 million activists to persuade their Members of Congress to act on matters of immigration.
- Secured extensive earned media coverage for Jack Kingston's Senate Campaign.
- Utilized Congressman Kingston's social media profiles and traditional communications to rally support for the passage of WRRDA and several appropriations bills.
- Successfully brought early voting to Georgia Southern University for the 2012 Presidential Election. The university was the only one to have early voting on campus in the state.
- Brother of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity where I served on the Executive and Standards Boards
Timeline
State and Local Government Relations Lead Political Analyst
Citigroup
01.2018 - 04.2024
Content and Development Officer
NumbersUSA
10.2014 - 01.2018
Communications Intern
Jack Kingston for U.S. Senate Campaign
06.2014 - 08.2014
Press Intern
Congressman Jack Kingston
05.2014 - 06.2014
Spring Intern
Georgia Republican Party
02.2013 - 05.2013
Political Science
Georgia Southern University
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