Matthew Gagnon

Current

• Deputy Director of Digital Strategy at National Republican Senatorial Committee

Past

• Public Affairs Analyst at New Media Strategies
• Intelligence Analyst at iJET Intelligent Risk Systems

Education

• University of Maine

Recommended

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Connections

165 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Blog
• My Website

Matthew Gagnon’s Summary

I have extensive experience in digital communications, specifically in the field of politics.

I am also skilled and experienced in gathering and analyzing information as a tool for developing and implementing a communications strategy.

In addition, I have technical skills in graphic design, web design and various computer applications.

Matthew Gagnon’s Specialties:

Intelligence gathering, research and Analysis, Communications, New Media management, political strategy

Matthew Gagnon’s Experience

• Deputy Director of Digital Strategy

  National Republican Senatorial Committee

  (Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)

  March 2010 — Present (1 month)

  Responsible for developing and executing digital strategy for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Specifically, work with Republican Senate campaigns to maximize their online footprint, engage in outreach and messaging, work with online video and digital ad buys, managing new media platforms, etc.

• Public Affairs Analyst

  New Media Strategies

  (Public Company; MDP; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  October 2008 — March 2010 (1 year 6 months)

  Responsible for the new media communications strategy for clients ranging from elected officials, to 527 groups, PACs and corporations. Analyzing the impact and effect of initiatives, events, and other public affairs issues for clients, and develop strategies for effective use of new media applications for PR efforts. Helps to execute the marketing, communications and business intelligence campaigns.

• Intelligence Analyst

  iJET Intelligent Risk Systems

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Security and Investigations industry)

  May 2006 — September 2008 (2 years 5 months)

  Within an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) environment, I worked with the Asia regional team providing actionable, time-sensitive intelligence to help meet specific intelligence requirements.
  
  As an analyst, I ensured thorough intelligence collection, analysis and reporting. I was responsible for writing time-sensitive situation reports and alerts, contributing to the daily intelligence briefing and maintaining security threat ratings for target areas. I liaised with clients, respond to inquiries and advise staff around the world.

Matthew Gagnon’s Education

• University of Maine

  BS , Political Science (American Gvt and Comparative Politics) , 1999 — 2004

  Winner, 2004 Outstanding Student Leader Award
  Served as President and Vice President of Student Government as well as President of the Senate.

  Activities and Societies:

  Student Government, College Republicans, Student Affairs Council, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Debate Team, Law and Society

Additional Information

Matthew Gagnon’s Websites:

• My Blog
• My Website

Matthew Gagnon’s Interests:

Politics, Writing, Online Communication, Social Media, International Affairs, Intelligence and National Security Issues

Matthew Gagnon’s Groups:

Republican Party
Republican Liberty Caucus
Republican Communications Association
Lions Club International

•    Young Republicans
•    Sigma Phi Epsilon
•    Republican Liberty Caucus
•    Politics on the Rocks
•    Republican National Committee
•    Republican Party
•    WASHINGTON DC CONNECTIONS
•    Republican Campaign Consultants
•    Red State Warriors
•    Republican Party of Virginia
•    iJET Alumni
•    Sigma Phi Epsilon--Maine Alpha Chapter

Matthew Gagnon’s Honors:

Winner, Washington DC's Top Twitter User 2009 (Famous DC)
Winner, 2004 Outstanding Student Leader Award
Winner, 2004 Winthrop C. Libby Student Government Award

Matthew Gagnon’s Contact Settings

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