Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

A native of Connecticut and graduate of the George Washington University, I recently had the good fortune to move back to the Nutmeg State after nine years in our nation's capital.

My passion has always been at the intersection of politics and technology. During my time in DC I used adamjschmidt.com to keep in touch with Connecticut politics and to provide commentary on national events. I also had the opportunity to serve as a guest contributor on the BBC during the 2008 presidential race.

Most recently I've been doing communications and eCampaign consulting work independently for political clients here in Connecticut with an emphasis on new media. However, I'm in the process of seeking a communications position with an established firm that will build on my new media background and provide the challenge of working with a more diverse set of client accounts.

My wife and I currently reside in Stamford, Connecticut where we live with our incorrigible dog Ellie.

Work History

• 2Hounds LLC
• Owner / Political Consultant
• August 2009 to Present

• • Providing political consulting services with a focus on managing all aspects of new media communications.
  • Clients have included: Fedele for Governor (CT), Bernier for Congress (CT-5), and Foley for Senate (CT).

• Engage LLC
• Account Executive
• July 2008 to August 2009

• • Hybrid client facing & project manager role with startup new media firm providing political communication solutions.
  • Duties included: managing client relationships from drafting initial proposals through length of contract; leading a team of web developers/designers building, launching, and maintaining clients’ websites and social networking presence (i.e. Twitter/Facebook/YouTube); managing email and online advertising campaigns; overseeing SQL database and all ACH transfers for proprietary online fundraising system processing over $6 million in credit card transactions.

• American Chemical Society
• Legislative Associate
• July 2007 to July 2008

• • Member of team monitoring legislation and leading advocacy efforts on behalf of the world’s largest scientific society.
  • Formulated ACS position on President’s NIST – as well as DoD and DHS research – budget requests and led ACS response. This included meeting with, and organizing a lecture series for, Members of Congress and their staff as well as coordinating our public response with scientific societies, research universities, and defense industry representatives.

• Congressman C.W. Bill Young (FL-10)
• Legislative Assistant
• March 2004 to July 2007

• • Provided Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman with analysis and suggestions for action on legislation with issues including: Defense, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Immigration, Trade, Education and Telecommunications.
  • Represented the Congressman in meetings and official correspondence with constituents, executive branch officials, foreign embassy staff, non-profit organizations, as well as representatives of various industries and corporations.

• GW Center for the Study of Globalization
• Research Assistant
• January 2003 to March 2004

• • Managed rebranding initiative, including development of marketing materials and new website launch.

Education

• The George Washington University
• BA, History
• 2000 - 2003

• • B.A., History. Minors, International Affairs / Political Science.