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CONTACT INFORMATION

SECURITY CLEARANCE

andreamgagliardi@gmail.com
EDUCATION

Interim Top Secret

DHS Suitability
SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Masters Degree, Communication, Culture and

Technology, Georgetown University
Bachelors Degree, Communication Studies,
Stonehill College

Project Management Certification in Progress at

Georgetown University (expected to finish November
2016, will study for PMP in 2017)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Writer/Editor, Strategic Operational Solutions, 2015-present

Lead all contract executive support to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) (a
Presidential Advisory Council), with drafting, communications/messaging, talking points, media
relations and logistic support to 30 CEO-level Council Members and the Assistant Secretary of
Infrastructure Protection at the Department of Homeland Security.
Write meeting minutes and high-level transcripts for quarterly business meetings (QBMs), in addition
to weekly working group meetings, and subject matter expert interviews in order to collect data for the
Councils reports and recommendations and comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA).
Edit all writing and correspondence done by all members of the team (Federal and contract) and ensure
all other administrative tasks including documentation and record keeping are completed.
Execute and lead support for the National Infrastructure Advisory Councils quarterly business
meetings, including planning, meeting support, logistics and after action tasks.
Researched, and wrote background briefings and draft reports for senior members of the NIAC, on
Water Sector Resilience which were presented to White House Administration leadership and published
at a QBM in Los Angeles, CA, NIACs first meeting outside of DC in the Councils history.
Work with the Designated Federal Officer to promote NIAC reports through the Sector Coordinating
Councils and other relevant stakeholder agencies and groups (such as EPA for Water).
Currently supporting a working group that is scoping a study on cyber security, as well as looking at
how the NIAC can improve its best practices going forward to create actionable recommendations.
Technical Writer/Secretariat VetFed Resources, 2014-2015
Researched, and wrote background briefings and draft reports for senior members of the NIAC, on
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience National Research and Development Plan, Executive
Collaboration for the Nations Strategic Infrastructure and Transportation Sector Resilience which
were presented to White House Administration leadership and published.
Executed and lead support for the National Infrastructure Advisory Councils quarterly business
meetings, including note taking and development of meeting minutes.
Took notes and wrote summaries and minutes for up to five teleconference per week for the NIAC and
the State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Government Coordinating Council (SLTTGCC).
Supported the SLTTGCC Annual Plenary, in planning, note taking, and summary writing.
Online Advertising Coordinator, Targeted Victory, 2012-2013
Placed pre-roll, expandable and display advertisements on the internet for many clients
including Presidential candidates, Senate candidates, and national political parties.
Collaborated with media networks including Yahoo, Pandora Radio, and AOL to ensure all
the proper paperwork was in place to make online media buys.
Created databases of online media use by political campaigns in order to analyze data and form

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strategies for Presidential, Congressional, Gubernatorial and Senatorial campaigns.
Published a daily internal report of client and industry news for all staff members.

Communication Intern, U.S. House of Representatives, 2011

Documented approximately 25,000 individual constituent correspondences including emails, phone

calls, faxes, letters and petitions, ensuring that each question or comment received a response.
Drafted and proofread letters sent to constituents, as well as set up an email response system in the
office to assure constituents their emails had been received and individual responses were
forthcoming.
Assisted in creating media and distribution lists for the press team and doing research for the
legislative team, as well as assisted with general office and clerical tasks.
Gave visiting constituents personal tours of the Capitol Building and the House of Representatives
gallery.

Cataloging Assistant, Georgetown Universitys Lauinger Library, 2010

Processed books to be sent to off campus storage.

Researched bibliographic information for new acquisitions.
Entered Invoicing information into the cataloging system.
Searched for books in the stacks and corrected any cataloging errors.

Intern, New York State Senate, 2009

Answered constituent inquires on the phone and took notes at the senators meetings with constituents.
Drafted and proofread letters for the senator to be sent to organizations, constituents and the press.
Clipped local newspaper articles that may have been of interest to the senator and his staff.
Attended various events with the senator including school programs and the Purple Heart Hall of
Honor.

Publishing and Editorial Intern, Exciting Read Publishing Company, 2009

Scheduled and conducted phone interviews for articles for Hudson Valley Parent and Hudson Valley
Life magazines.
Compiled lists of local events and activities published in both magazines and their respective websites.
Wrote book reviews for Hudson Valley Life and product reviews for Hudson Valley Parent.

Medical Billing Assistant, Horizon Family Medical Group, 2008

Corresponded with insurance companies to verify patient eligibility for coverage of medical
procedures.
Called patients to remind them of their upcoming appointments.
Organized the return mail and researched current addresses to send patients bulling records using online
databases.

Gymnastics Instructor, Kennetts School of Gymnastics, 2006

Responsible for teaching gymnastics, dance and cheerleading to students ages 4-9, promoting safety
and fun exercise activities.

Camp Counselor, Summer FUNdamentals, 2004

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Responsible for a large group of 2 and 3 graders participating in activities such as drama, swimming,
and reading, on a large campus.

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Interim Website and Social Media Manager, Church Young Adult Group, 2013

Drafted a website using WordPress for church group targeting young adults ages 18-35.
Created and managed a Twitter account for the group to inform followers of upcoming events and other
relevant information.

Peer Reviewer, Gnovis Academic Journal at Georgetown University, 2010-2012

Read academic papers written by graduate students from around the country and world, reviewing the
papers based on content, clarity, APA citations, IRB accountability and how they fit into the mission
statement and theme of Gnovis, writing a full review for the editors and author, who is anonymous
throughout the review process.

Public Relations Manager and Article Writer, The Summit at Stonehill College, 2007-2010

Interviewed students, compiled information and took photographs for the Stonehill Speaks Out
section.
Worked with Stonehill Campus Police to obtain and compile police media logs for publics.
Wrote articles in the News, Opinions, and Features sections, in addition to Public Relations
responsibilities.
Announced information about The Summit to the student body and Stonehill Community.

Homeless Shelter Volunteer, Mainspring Shelter, 2010

Worked with the womens support group in leading and participating in group discussions, and
supervising breaks, while studying communication dynamics in the group.

President of Political Club, Stonehill College, 2006-2010

Ran voter registration drives.

Participated in debates with other political clubs on campus.
Held fundraisers for causes important to the club.
Volunteered on weekends for State and US Senate races.

Acrobatics Instructor, Anita-Jean Dance Theatre, 2001-2006

Instruct children ages 5-12 in acrobatics and dance instruction, culminating with an annual recital
performance.

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