My Resume

John C. O'Brien III

Political Management and Communications Consultant

What Have I Done with my Life?

NB: Due to the prevalence of identity thieves on the Internet, and my unwillingness to help them in their nefarious deeds, this "résumé" is a listing, in generic terms, of my studies and work experience. If you would like a copy of my full résumé with dates, company names, and other specifics, feel free to contact me.

Political Experience:

Director of Communications and Government Relations at LeadsOnline/LeadsOnlabs
Campaign Manager for Vickery for Texas State Representative
Website creator and administrator for IVoteInformed.com
New Media Communications Consultant for a gubernatorial campaign
Founded grassroots initiative helping Latino parents improve their students' performance in school
Fundraiser for the RNC
Volunteer for several local, state, and federal campaigns
Deputy Press Secretary for a member of the House of Representatives
Legislative Assistant for Immigration and Telecommunications for a member of the House of Representatives

Education:

MA in Political Management from George Washington University (GPA: 3.94/4.0)
Relevant Coursework:
- Strategy, Power, and Politics
- Politics and the New Media
- Political Management and the Media
- Strategy and Message Development
- Managing Grassroots Campaigns
- Speechwriting
- Lobbying
- Polling and Public Policy
- Issues Management
- Crisis Management
- Homeland Defense & National Security
- Campaign Management & Strategy
BA and MA, both in Philosophy from Baylor University

Other work experience:

Intranet website developer and administrator for a Fortune 100 mortgage company
Instructional Design Consultant for 2 major business services companies
Soft Skills Trainer for world’s leading software company
Founded a small mediation company
Regional Director and Master Trainer for a national test-preparation company

References and writing samples are available upon request.