ANDREW M.

SMITH
E-mail: andysmith2@gmail.com
Phone: 412-860-8942
4545 Connecticut Ave., NW #416
Washington, DC 20008

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
-Creative and dedicated employee, with a particular passion for writing and new media.
-Experienced in creating strong working relationships with management and peers.
-Energetic and people-oriented with effective communication and organizational capabilities.

Partner Relations Manager, GROWTHSPUR, INC. Washington, DC May ’10-October ’10

 Responsible for communication and contact with partner websites and bloggers.
 Developed and managed strategies to recruit potential partner blogs and websites.
 Organized and co-hosted weekly webinar training sessions on topics such as "Your First Ad Sales Program" and
"Developing a Rate Card."
 Helped to edit and refine GrowthSpur resource manual on how blogger can monetize their site.

New Media Intern, U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE, Washington, DC June ’10 -Aug ’10
 Helped to conceptualize, develop and implement a new media strategy and communication plan.
 Launched and continually updated USFWS Refuges Facebook page.
 Aided in creation and initial population of USFWS Refuges Twitter account.
 Authored stories for "Refuge Update" and "Friend Forward" publications.

Media Relations Assistant, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT,

Pittsburgh, PA Nov ’05-March ’09
 Authored several cover articles for football and basketball game-day magazines.
 Supported development and execution of content for team website.
 Helped to manage relationship between University and media at practices and games.
 Responsible for writing copy in marketing and promotion of U. of Pittsburgh as 2007 NCAA Women’s Basketball
Tournament host site.

Sports Information Office, VASSAR COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, NY Sep’01-May’05

 Managed public relations for the athletic department and provided coverage for 25 athletic teams.
 Wrote press releases highlighting various team and individual accomplishments.
 Maintained direct relationships between coaches and media relations office.
 Implemented website content, and in keeping stats and schedules up-to-date online.

Staff Assistant, USA TODAY WEEKEND MAGAZINE, Washington, DC Aug’03-Dec’03

 Interviewed and wrote several articles on celebrities.
 Provided research, fact-checking and clip files for larger stories.
 Helped in general production of weekly national magazine.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paralegal, STEMBER FEINSTEIN DOYLE & PAYNE LAW OFFICE, Pittsburgh, PA Feb ’06-July
’09
 Assisted in production of briefs, pleadings and various other legal documents.
 Helped in creation of new and social media strategies to keep class members informed regarding cases.
 Aided in day-to-day operations of a small law firm.
 Conducted research on various subjects related to class action labor law-suits.

EDUCATION
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
BA in American Culture, May 2005
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
MA in Communication Culture and Technology, expected graduation May 2011

-References Available Upon Request-