Adam Schmidt

Adam Schmidt

Engage LLC

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Current
  • Incorporator & Activist at Rebuild the Party
  • 1st Employee at Engage LLC
  • Member of the Board of Directors at Connecticut State Society
Past
  • Legislative Associate at American Chemical Society
  • Legislative Assistant at Rep. C.W. Bill Young
  • Events Chair at DC Young Republicans
  • Volunteer at Bush-Cheney '04
  • Research Assistant at The George Washington University Center for the Study of Globalization
  • Activist at Bull Moose Republicans
  • Volunteer at Nancy Johnson for Congress 2002
  • Customer Service Representative at Varsity Books [dot] com
  • Information Technology Representative at American College Dublin
  • Administrative Assistant at Office of the Governor of Connecticut
  • Information Technology Intern at Marketing Drive Worldwide
Education
  • National Defense University
  • Congressional Research Service Graduate Institute
  • The George Washington University
  • American College Dublin
  • Pomperaug High School
Connections
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Industry
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Adam Schmidt’s Summary

I'm a 26 year old Republican from Connecticut planning my eventual escape from DC and doing everything I can to help regain our lost majority.


Adam Schmidt’s Experience

  • Incorporator & Activist

    Rebuild the Party

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    December 2008Present (8 months)

    Helped incorporate Rebuild the Party as a non-profit organization.

  • 1st Employee

    Engage LLC

    (Public Relations and Communications industry)

    July 2008Present (1 year 1 month)

    www.engagedc.com/adam

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    Connecticut State Society

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    July 2007Present (2 years 1 month)

  • Legislative Associate

    American Chemical Society

    (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    July 2007July 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    Lead liaison for Congressional and Executive Branch advocacy on National Security issues.

  • Legislative Assistant

    Rep. C.W. Bill Young

    (Government Administration industry)

    March 2004July 2007 (3 years 5 months)

  • Events Chair

    DC Young Republicans

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    January 2004December 2004 (1 year)

    Responsible for planning DCYR monthly meetings and organizing multiple activities in support of the 2004 election cycle, including sending a delegation of volunteers to the Republican National Convention in NYC.

  • Volunteer

    Bush-Cheney '04

    (Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)

    December 2003March 2004 (4 months)

    Supported the ‘Block Parties’ initiative; a web based grassroots organizing platform providing resources for the public to host events in support of the President’s reelection.

  • Research Assistant

    The George Washington University Center for the Study of Globalization

    (Higher Education industry)

    January 2003February 2004 (1 year 2 months)

    • Assist in planning & publicity of events and layout & editing of publications.
    • Oversee necessary technology purchasing decisions and maintain several organizational websites.
    • Led team to develop and implement integrated marketing campaign including new logo and website.

  • Activist

    Bull Moose Republicans

    (Government Administration industry)

    20012003 (2 years)

    • Op-Ed contributor to Bullmoose Republicans’ website (www.bullmooserepublicans.com).
    • Vetted candidates in 2002 election cycle as part of endorsement committee.

  • Volunteer

    Nancy Johnson for Congress 2002

    (Government Administration industry)

    May 2002September 2002 (5 months)

    • Responsible for establishing and outfitting a satellite office in Waterbury, CT.
    • Authored a study critiquing the campaign’s use of the Internet and proposing alternative strategies.
    • Conducted opposition research and canvassed district.

  • Customer Service Representative

    Varsity Books [dot] com

    (Privately Held; Online Media industry)

    20012002 (1 year)

    • Answered phones and performed general office duties.
    • Executed orders and helped resolve customers’ complaints.

  • Information Technology Representative

    American College Dublin

    (Higher Education industry)

    September 2002December 2002 (4 months)

    • Responsible for configuring students’ laptops to be network compatible.
    • In charge of monitoring and maintaining computer lab equipment.

  • Administrative Assistant

    Office of the Governor of Connecticut

    (Government Administration industry)

    20002001 (1 year)

    • Catalogued Governor’s correspondence and provided administrative support.
    • Updated office’s listings of Connecticut delegation staff.

  • Information Technology Intern

    Marketing Drive Worldwide

    (Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    19992000 (1 year)

    • In charge of creating and managing comprehensive database of company’s computer resources.
    • Served as a technology assistant and resource for company wide troubleshooting.


Adam Schmidt’s Education

  • National Defense University

    non-degree student , 20052007

    Non-degree program of courses with Counter Terrorism Fellows from allied nations as well as executive branch employees. Coursework included: Civil Military Relations, Democratization as U.S. Foreign Policy, and The Use of Strategic Intelligence in the Global War on Terrorism.

    Activities and Societies:
    http://www.ndu.edu/snsee/
    School for National Security Executive Education (now the College of International Security Affairs)
  • Congressional Research Service Graduate Institute

    Certificate , Legislative Process , 20052005

    Culmination of the CRS Legislative Courses. Participants take roles as members of Congress in a week long simulation hosted at Virginia’s Capitol building; including committee hearings, committee markups, House and Senate floor sessions, conference committees, and final House and Senate action on conference reports.

    Activities and Societies:
    http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/aboutcrs.html
  • The George Washington University

    BA , History , 20002003

    Minor in Political Science and a Secondary Field of Study in International Affairs.

    Activities and Societies:
    College Republicans, International Affairs Society
  • American College Dublin

    History, International Affairs 20022002

    Semester abroad during the Fall of 2002.

    Activities and Societies:
    College Historical Society www.TheHist.com
  • Pomperaug High School


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Adam Schmidt’s Groups:

Republican Party, Knights of Columbus

Adam Schmidt’s Honors:

Eagle Scout


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