JONATHAN E.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

RWR Strategies, LLC Arlington, VA

Self-employed Consultant, July 2010-November 2010
Provided strategic communications advice and consultation to several targeted congressional candidates in
Ohio, including State Senator Bob Gibbs and Bill Johnson. Coordinated volunteers from the Washington
DC-based Team Ohio volunteer organization to provide communications assistance throughout final
months of the 2010 campaign in the form of letters to the editor, press release development, new media
utilization, rapid response, and research. Assumed responsibility for content and distribution of information
on the “Turnaround Ted” website and new media tools as developed by the Ohio Republican Party.

INTREPICS, LLC Arlington, VA

Senior Consultant, November 2008 – June 2010
Developed communication campaigns, analyzed policies, and provided strategic management support
designed to strengthen the mission of the Sector-Specific Agency Executive Management Office within the
Office of Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Led and implemented
outreach and awareness efforts. Worked to provide consistent and positive messaging on mission, goals,
milestones, and initiatives. Provided new ideas and strategies on new media, congressional outreach, and
motivation of thought leaders and decision makers.

Systems Planning & Analysis – Homeland Security Division Alexandria, VA

Professional Staff, May 2007 – November 2008
Coordinated the formulation of a Strategic Communications and Outreach Plan on behalf of the Protective
Security Coordination Division in the Office of Infrastructure Protection at the United States Department
of Homeland Security. Developed strategy and analysis on behalf of the United States Air Force’s
Congressional Quadrennial Defense Review. Advised on the creation of the Risk Management Plan (RMP)
on behalf of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) which encouraged, among other things,
an efficient communication process throughout the Amtrak organization. Duties included the analysis and
development of the Risk Management Plan and analysis of relevant legislative action.

Manning, Selvage & Lee Washington, D.C.

Account Supervisor, November 2005 – November 2006
Assisted in management of public affairs team and worked with junior staff and clients on effective
monitoring and communication with branches of the Federal Government, national media and their
consumer base. Provided expertise in successful implementation of the U.S. Army’s Planning for Life
program held in cities all over the country. Coordinated strategies and events with National Geographic and
a coalition of 23 corporations or non-profit organizations in support of the My Wonderful World education
campaign. Received recognition by MS&L for efforts regarding the successful kickoff of the My Wonderful
World campaign in May, 2006.

United States Department of Education Washington, D.C.

Congressional Liaison, March 2003 – October 2005
Communicated Department of Education policy to Members of Congress and their staff to advance the
Administration's legislative priorities. Primary contact for 163 members of Congress in the Northeast and
Midwest. Analyzed federal education policy, communicated changes and impact to Congressional Staff.
Organized and represented the office of Congressional Affairs and the Department of Education at events
and meetings upon the request of members of Congress, including town hall forums and informational
events.

Office of Congressman Patrick J. Tiberi Washington, D.C.

 Legislative Assistant, January 2001 – March 2003
Advised Congressman Tiberi on several issues including education, labor and constitutional matters. Served
as liaison with the Education & Workforce committee. Represented Congressman Tiberi in meetings with
lobbying groups and constituents. Managed constituent correspondence related to my areas of expertise.

Office of Congressman John R. Kasich Columbus, OH

Congressional Aide, July 1999 – January 2001
Responded to the needs of constituents by successfully navigating the bureaucratic process on their behalf.
Assisted legislative staff with research.

Ohio House of Representatives Columbus, OH

Media Liaison, January 1999 – April 1999
Provided news media with background on floor proceedings and legislation on behalf of the Clerk of the
House and Speaker Jo Ann Davidson.

NEW MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Third Base Politics Arlington, VA

Founder, Author, June 2008 – present
Working in free time as writer of a conservative blog designed to analyze and interpret both national and
Ohio campaign and political developments on a daily basis. Featured in such major online publications as
Hot Air, the National Review’s Corner and Campaign Spot, and the Los Angeles Times Top Line, among
others. Recognized by Jim Geraghty of the National Review as an “Ohio politics guru”. Currently, Third
Base Politics has over 11,000 regular readers.

CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE

The Campaign to Re-Elect the President Columbus, OH

Volunteer, October 2004 – November 2004
As a member of the 72-Hour task force, worked closely with the Campaign’s Ohio Executive and Political
Directors to organize the grassroots efforts in the final seven days of the campaign in Franklin County.

Ann Womer Benjamin for Congress Youngstown, OH

Volunteer, October 2002 – November 2002
Took a leave of absence from Mr. Tiberi’s office to help coordinate grassroots activities during the final ten
days of Ms. Benjamin’s campaign. Led and organized a two-day bus tour throughout the district.

Pat Tiberi for Congress Columbus, OH

Volunteer, January 2000 – November 2000
Served as lead advance for many major campaign events, including two separate district-wide bus tours that
have been duplicated throughout the country by Pioneer PAC. Assisted in coordination of grassroots
activities.

2000 Republican National Convention Philadelphia, PA

Advance Volunteer, July 2000 – August 2000
Served as a member of the advance team, with a focus on the youth portion of the program. Led the
logistical organization of several events during the week.

Presidential Exploratory Committee of Congressman John Kasich Columbus, OH

Volunteer, December 1998 – July 1999
Organized a nationally covered kickoff rally. Served as coordinator of the Ohio grassroots organization.
David Goodman for State Representative Columbus, OH
Campaign Manager, May 1998 – November 1998
Led the successful campaign of David Goodman's first election to the Ohio House of Representatives
versus a well-funded two-time congressional candidate. Coordinated campaign strategy, including grassroots
efforts, Get-Out-the-Vote, media, and fundraising to win the election with 60% of the vote in a swing
House district.

EDUCATION

Kenyon College Gambier, OH

B.A., Political Science, Concentration in Public Policy, 1998

SKILLS

Competent in Adobe Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, and
iMovie.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Kensington Arts Theater, Little Theater of Alexandria, Foundry Theater Kensington, MD

Roles in several musicals/plays, 2004 - present Alexandria, VA
Washington, D.C.