Scott Weldon
Political And Public Affairs Professional
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dedicated advocacy and political professional with history of exceeding goals by utilizing acquired skillsets. Excels in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance organizational brands.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Political and Public Affairs Consultant
Self Employed(2009-2022)LINK Public Affairs(2023-
1 2009 - Current
- Consulting with organizations, think-tanks, non-profits and political candidates on political and public affairs campaigns, strategic messaging, crisis communications, and media relations
- Building strategy for clients on best practices for advocacy to achieve successful legislative or organizational results
- Being on the record spokesman
- Offering strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends
- Conducting thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decision-making
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Assisting clients in navigating complex industry challenges, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations
Chief of Staff
Wi-Fiber, Edge Compute
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Aligned departmental goals with overall company vision, ensuring cohesive progress towards shared objectives
- Optimized organizational structures, leading to increased efficiency and better resource allocation
- Provided comprehensive support to the CEO, enabling them to focus on critical decision-making and leadership tasks
- Led crisis-management efforts during unexpected challenges; mitigating potential negative impacts on business operations
- Managed all public and government relations with state, local and Federal officials and agencies
Deputy Chief of Staff
U.S House Of Representatives
01.2020 - 07.2021
- House of Representatives (Jeff Van Drew NJ-2)
- Managed legislative and communications operations
- Produced all mass communications, speeches, op-eds, press releases, social media, committee and floor remarks, interview prep, and handled media relations
- Prepared legislative briefings, vote recommendations, and training of legislative staff
- Built and executed communications plan and budget.
- Developed analytical frameworks, data models and relevant insights to support prioritization, scoping and effective decision-making throughout organization
- Mentored junior staff members for professional growth and career advancement opportunities within the office
- Managed high-priority projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives
Communications and Political Director
U.S. House Of Representatives
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed all aspects of Communications- including staff, on-record spokesperson, writing press releases, op-eds and talking points, working with vendors on mass mailings, writing constituent mail.
- Booked member of Congress on hundreds of national media appearances.
- Digested difficult policy issues into publicly consumable information
- Advised member on political and public relations issues as it pertains to legislation and legislative process
- Built relationships with staff and members to help achieve our office's intended goals
- Coordinated and planned fundraising and campaign events from 20-500 attendees.
Campaign Manager
Scott Taylor For Congress
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Defeated 16 year Congressional incumbent in the primary after being outspent over 10-1 and went on to win decidedly in the November General Election
- Managed all aspects of Congressional candidate's campaign (strategy, media, field, volunteer management, and election day operations)
- Effectively used a digital, field and outreach strategy that allowed us to be the most potent within our severe budget constraints
Campaign Manager
Frank Wagner For Senate
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Managed a winning and very contentious Virginia State Senate Campaign for incumbent member
- Raised over $2,000,000.
- Created and Implemented media, field, and outreach strategy.
- Utilized potent opposition research to win.
- Went from a dead-even race in August to 8 point victory in November.
Legislative Aide
Virginia House of Delegates
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked as Legislative Aide for 2 members of Virginia House of Delegates for 2012, 2013 and 2014 sessions
- Legislative and policy preparation and meeting with lobbyists and stakeholder organizations to pass meaningful legislation
- Media and constituent outreach and letter writing
- Event management
Campaign Manager
David Yancey For Delegate
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Managed Virginia House of Delegates campaign for swing district candidate(strategy, communications, media, fundraising, and outreach)
- Won race in a district carried by opposing party in previous election(had previously managed race in same district under similar circumstances)
- Implemented aggressive field strategy to have as much personal contact with constituents as possible.
Political Director
Congressman Rob Wittman
01.2010 - 11.2010
- Handled political and field operation for incumbent member of U.S. Congress' 2010 re-election campaign.
- Aggressively approached our field outreach strategy in largely rural district to prioritize contact(phones, events, etc..)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
Media Relations
Legislative affairs
Collaborative mindset
Vendor Management
Budget Management
Problem-solving aptitude
Coaching and Mentoring
Relationship Building
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Data Analysis and Modeling
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Wi-Fiber, Edge Compute
07.2021 - 03.2023
Deputy Chief of Staff
U.S House Of Representatives
01.2020 - 07.2021
Communications and Political Director
U.S. House Of Representatives
12.2016 - 01.2019
Campaign Manager
Scott Taylor For Congress
01.2015 - 11.2016
Campaign Manager
Frank Wagner For Senate
01.2015 - 03.2015
Legislative Aide
Virginia House of Delegates
01.2012 - 03.2014
Campaign Manager
David Yancey For Delegate
06.2011 - 11.2011
Political Director
Congressman Rob Wittman
01.2010 - 11.2010
Political and Public Affairs Consultant
Self Employed(2009-2022)LINK Public Affairs(2023-
1 2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science
Old Dominion University
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