Resume

• 2014

  Philadelphia

  PA

  Directed all EPA communications throughout region spanning Delaware

  DC

  Maryland

  Pennsylvania

  Virginia

  and West Virginia. Managed staff of 20

  driving communications strategies in support of current federal policies. Implemented significant improvements to internal operations

  including increasing efficiency by 30%

  reducing Freedom of Information Act backlog by 90%

  launching communications tracking systems

  and growing social media presence. Created cohesive and consistent communications across public

  internal

  and intergovernmental audiences. Combined separate offices to boost effectiveness of those communications. Oversaw press conferences

  events

  social media engagement

  community outreach

  state/local official relationships

  marketing campaigns

  and others.

  Director

  Office of Communications & Government Relations

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Philadelphia

  PA

  Directed environmental program evaluations and process improvements throughout Mid-Atlantic Region. Advised agency leaders and worked to inform policy. Created program performance standards

  increasing the overall effectiveness and quality of programs and processes.

  Chief

  Planning & Analysis Branch

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• 2012

  Rowan College at Gloucester County

  Provide undergraduate instruction in federal and state government

  political science

  and U.S. History.

  Rowan College at Gloucester County

• 2010

  Philadelphia

  PA

  Supported the Presidentially-appointed Regional Administrator in communications

  management

  and environmental issues. Trusted advisor for communications strategies

  outreach plans

  and internal policy development. Coordinated communications outreach to national and regional mass media

  industry

  nonprofit

  and citizens. Streamlined processes for development of official written correspondence from the Office of the RA.

  Executive Assistant to the Regional Administrator

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• 2005

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Philadelphia

  Pennsylvania

  Teach environmental regulation and policy in the Master of Environmental Studies program.

  Adjunct Instructor

  University of Pennsylvania

  Philadelphia

  PA

  Oversaw crisis continuity program for Mid-Atlantic Region. Drove modernization of program to include redundancies

  back up regions

  and virtual operations. Managed employee communication and notification systems

  as well as the emergency notification system.

  Continuity Manager

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• 2000

  U.S. Representative Rush Holt (NJ-12th)

  Washington

  DC

  Developed and implemented legislative strategy on a number of issues

  including environmental

  natural resources

  energy

  transportation

  and fire arms. Advanced agenda and legislation through the building of robust partnerships and strategic communication

  including public events

  press conferences

  press releases and speeches.\n\n\n

  Congressional Fellow

  U.S. Representative Rush Holt (NJ-12th)

  Congressional Fellow

  Brookings Institution

• 1997

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Built strategic relationships with U.S. House and Senate members to advance EPA policies. Coordinated with state and local governments on regulatory program policy and implementation. Developed and maintained relationships with business organizations

  NGOs

  community groups and the general public.

  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• 1996

  Master of Public Administration - MPA

  Master of Public Administration program at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

  Political Science and Government

  Aspiring Youth Program - Mentoring Program for Grade School Youth; \nJFK School of Government Community Service Award \n

  Harvard University

• 1982

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  Economics

  Phi Beta Kapp Honor Society;\nRutgers Rugby Team;\nAlpha Chi Rho Fraternity

  Rutgers University

• Public Speaking

  Mass Media

  Communication

  Print Media

  Congressional Affairs

  Digital Communication

  Messaging

  Community Relations Management

  Spokesperson

  Writing

  Media Relations

  Website

  Public Relations

  Public Affairs

  Managing Media Relations

  Speech Writing

  Social Media

  Outreach Planning

  Event Planning

  Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  D'Andrea

  Michael

  D'Andrea

  University of Pennsylvania