John Eddy

315-369-8383 * j.eddy83@gmail.com * 89 S. Allen St. Albany, NY 12208

KEY QUALIFICATIONS: More than six years experience in governmental and political communications, including media relations, crisis communications and direct marketing Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient knowledge of New York State government and politics Ability to write and implement effective communications plans, which include targeting and messaging and which integrate all communications tools and avenues, including direct contacts, mail, paid media and event planning and coordination Proficient in the use of social media as a communications platform PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

9/05-Present New York State Assembly Communication and Information Services

Albany, NY

1/11- Present Deputy Director of Conference Services Assists in supervision of all staff and directly supervises a staff of 5 Assists Majority Conference members with all communication efforts including direct marketing and media relations Oversees the improvement and development of the New York State Assembly websiteincluding website architecture and structure Manages efforts to improve the online communications efforts of the State Assembly and Majority Conference members through the use of new media Administers team in charge of editing and posting online videos to Assembly website Provides legislative and political advice on state and local issues to members of the Assembly Majority Wrote the first ever Assembly guide to media relations for use by Assemblymembers and staff

9/06- Present New York State Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee

Albany, NY

1/11-Present Deputy Political Director Assists in directing the NYS DACCs political operations Manages multiple winning State Assembly field campaigns around New York State- including recent Special Election victories in Queens and the Hudson Valley Oversees all aspects of Democratic Assembly campaigns, including messaging and targeting Provides final approval on all written materials for Democratic Assembly candidates, including press releases, talking points, television and radio scripts, and letters to the editor Oversees the writing, layout and production of campaign literature Provides direction and final sign-off on all broadcast materials, including television, radio and internet advertisements Works with SMS (short messaging service) vendor to reach targeted voters via text message 8/07- 12/10 Regional Communications Coordinator (New York State Assembly Communication and Information Services) Developed and executed communications goals for Assembly Majority members to increase name recognition and maintain contact with constituents Created and implemented communications strategies to achieve members goals Wrote and disseminated press releases, letters to the editor, opinion columns and other materials to media outlets Oversaw the writing, layout and production of legislative mail Wrote talking points to prepare Assemblymembers for media interviews and speeches Assisted in maintaining Assemblymembers websites and social media pages Analyzed and advised members on legislation, including message bills, local legislation and the state budget Field Coordinator (New York State Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee)

6/07- 12/10

 Developed and executed effective campaign plans based on electoral, polling, and

EDUCATION:

demographic data to develop effective messages, determine the number of votes needed to win, and allocate campaign expenses with budgets up to $700,000 Worked with pollster to develop public opinion questionnaires to test issues, potential messages, and voter moods and opinions Managed direct and indirect voter contacts via aggressive field operations, including canvassing operations, telephone programs, campaign literature and broadcast advertisements Coordinated events and interacted with media outlets in an effort to gain earned media Directly supervised field teams in the 2008 and 2010 election cycles Served as liaison between the local campaign, the DACC, and other independent groups to ensure that the campaigns goals were being met in the most efficient way possible

May 2005 Utica College of Syracuse University

B.A. Government and Politics, Concentration in Public Administration Awarded the Paul F. Brown Award for Excellence in Government and Politics President of Utica College Young Democrats Member of Student Senate Public Relations Manager, James Sherman Political Science Society Treasurer, Amnesty International of Utica College ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2/12-Present Fellow, New Leaders Council Institute 9/05-7/07 Research Analyst/Assistant Coordinator- New York State Assembly 6/01-Present Whitewater Raft Guide- Adirondack River Outfitters 1/05-5/05 Community Relations Intern- Office of Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito

Utica, NY

Albany, NY Albany, NY Old Forge, NY Utica, NY