Brandon Wright's Resume (Last updated April 30th 2009)

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Brandon Wright
1206 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bpwright
443-758-5542

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EDUCATION

Salisbury State University
Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Political Science and Marketing

August 1998 - December 2001

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SKILLS

I am a communications professional with a proven record developing and managing strategic communications and media relations campaigns. I have a unique blend of communications and policy development experience and have been successful in managing complex communication issues.

Represent the petroleum industry to the national media through interviews and opinion-editorials as official spokesperson of national petroleum trade organization

Manage multiple communication channels with multiple deadlines

Clearly articulate complex ideas and concerns to federal regulatory agencies and Congress

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Petroleum Marketers Association of America
Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Communications/Heating Fuels Division Manager

2007 - current

Communicate industry's position on relevant issues to national press as official spokesman

Developed and coordinated communication strategies for grassroots campaign that changed how oil is traded

Advise members on legislative and regulatory action that influence business decisions

Lead Climate Change Task Force as senior policy advisor to president on climate change

Monitor congressional and regulatory activity specific to the oilheat industry

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Potomac Fund Management
Senior Business Development Representative

2005 - 2007

Built and maintain relationships that added 15 new clients and $20 million in assets under management over two years

Developed creative marketing materials for Potomac Fund Mgmt and clients that achieved successful results

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Pipkin For US Senate
Consultant

2004 - 2005

Developed effective communication strategies targeted to voters and donors

Collaborated with top-level campaign staff to create successful fundraising and communication campaigns

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Office of Congressman Wayne T Gichrest
Legislative Assistant

2001 - 2004

Represent the Congressman to constituencies with concerns before his committees

Chief policy advisor on matters before the Judiciary Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee.

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