WESLEY ROBERT SHAW

6024 Meyers Landing Court  Burke, VA  22015

Cellular Phone: 703.268.9939  Shawwr@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
National Association of Realtors May 2018 – Present
Manager of Advocacy Media Relations
Washington, DC
 Support government affairs department through management and development of all advocacy related media communications
 Compose relevant press releases, statements, and opinion editorials; manage relationships with Washington and industry press
 Strategize and develop political messaging; copy and content edit all external communications to White House and Congress

Office of Congresswoman Karen Handel Sep. 2017 – May 2018

Communications Director Washington, DC
 Built department from ground-up; established all social media accounts, media relationships, and outreach operations
 Analyze statistical data to determine communication targets; compose all press releases, speeches, and opinion editorials
 Manage accounts and budgets with vendors; organize logistics and coordinate media attendance for travel events in Georgia

Office of Congressman Sam Graves Aug. 2011 – Sep. 2017

Communications Director, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent Washington, DC
 Operated office communications division, including press relations, social media presence, and constituent correspondence
 Strategically developed department budget; communicated on-record with media members on the Congressman’s behalf
 Coordinated scheduling and other logistics for travel events; marketed appearances to media members and constituents
 Monitored legislative developments in U.S. House; provided vote recommendations and memos to the Congressman
 Operated office’s constituent mail program, sorted all incoming correspondence and composed all response letters

Axiom Strategies April – Nov. 2014

Account Manager, Political Director Kansas City, MO / Atlanta, GA
 Managed accounts for firm’s direct mail branch to ensure mailers were produced and distributed according to client schedules
 Coordinated with designers and third-party vendors to produce effective, visually appealing political campaign mail pieces
 Analyzed polling data and focus group results; drafted content for mailers; developed campaigns’ messaging strategies
 Drafted press releases for Jack Kingston for U.S. Senate campaign; spoke on candidate’s behalf at community events

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Fantasy Smack Talk: Contributing Writer Aug. 2016 – Present
 Contributor to growing fantasy sports website; responsible for developing concepts, drafting columns, and editing content

Arlington Little League: Assistant Coach Feb. 2012 – June 2016

 Coordinated practices and developed drills for a 10-12-year-old little league baseball team over parts of four seasons
 Communicated with team parents regarding game and practice schedules; organized team activities with parents

EDUCATION
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James Madison University; Harrisonburg, VA May 2011

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Secondary Education minor, Interdisciplinary Social Science minor

HONORS AND AWARDS

Virginia Press Association
 Recognized by the Virginia Press Association as the state’s top collegiate sportswriter in the 2009-2010 school year

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Proficient in Spanish through language immersion program during elementary and secondary school
 Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive software platforms