Nate

Shelter
4305 Fessenden St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 978.807.0319 | nshelter8@gmail.com

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Government Affairs Intern January 2013 Present Glover Park Group, Washington, D.C. Craft correspondence, press releases and pitch letters for health care, energy, and clients Compile press lists for topics including health care, tax policy, energy, and foreign aid Develop reports on congressional hearings and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services briefings Conduct oppositional research for clients and design communications strategy to maximize results Healthcare Communications Intern May August 2012 Mad*Pow Media, Portsmouth, NH Segmented 3,000 contacts into an organized list, allowing them to pursue new leads Overhauled company newsletter; redesigned layout, developed new content, and synced with e- communication marketing software Researched, drafted, and edited online content for external communication Designed advertisements for local media and partners Publicity Intern January December 2011 Allied Integrated Marketing, Washington, D.C. Researched target audiences for films and where/how to best reach them throughout D.C. Tracked media coverage, compiled press clippings, and wrote coverage reports Organized over 50 promotional events at bars, cafes and theaters to promote upcoming films Public Relations Intern May August 2011 Greenough Communications, Boston, MA Tracked social media usage and helped design new plans, increasing one clients followers by 500 people over 2 months Edited press releases for grammar and content, making complex healthcare and environmental issues more readable Drafted story pitches for clients, to be sent to newspapers and other media outlets Writing Consultant August 2012 - Present American University Writing Center, Washington, D.C. Lead training sessions and seminars regarding writing techniques and strategies Drafted material for the Centers blog; started a creative writing blog Vice President of Communications January August 2011 Interfraternity Council, Washington, D.C. Liaison between the Council and campus, publicizing events and co-sponsorships, developed pieces for a newsletter

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Advanced in Photoshop, InDesign; Google Docs; CisionPoint; Microsoft Office Suite; Factiva; TVEyes, LexisNexis; Social Media, Web 2.0, Blogging, E-mail design and marketing; Proficient in HTML, SPSS; Trained in SEO; Proficient in Windows and Macintosh O.S.

EDUCATION

American University Major: Public Communication; Minor: History Honors: GPA: 3.87; Dean's List; Deans Scholarship

August 2009 May 2013