ADAM J SCHMIDT 2025 Harbour Gates Drive #270 Annapolis, MD 21401 410.897.7050 adam.schmidt@rhsmith.umd.edu linkedin.com/in/adamjschmidt twitter.

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EDUCATION Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Master of Business Administration Candidate in Baltimore campus evening program. Class of 2016

National Defense University, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC 2005-2007 Non-degree program of courses with Counter Terrorism Fellows from allied nations & executive branch employees. Courses included: Civil Military Relations; Democratization as Foreign Policy; Use of Strategic Intelligence in GWOT. The George Washington University, Washington, DC Bachelor of Arts, History. Minors, Political Science / International Affairs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Class of 2004

ACM Chesapeake, Easton, MD April 2013-Present Advertising Executive Drove 138% increase in advertising revenue from annual Caroline County Summerfest guide publication. Maintain and strengthen relationships with advertisers while aggressively expanding advertising base in assigned counties. Maryland Army National Guard, La Plata, MD September 2011-Present Combat Medic (68W) Document and publicize unit events and activities using combination of traditional and new media tools as designated Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR). Provide comprehensive pre-hospital care in a variety of combat and civilian settings. Basic Combat Training, Ft. Sill, OK Dece mber 2011; Advanced Individual Training, Ft. Sam Houston, TX April 2012. Vocus, Beltsville, MD August 2012-April 2013 Account Executive Provided strategic communications and marketing guidance to over 150 small busine ss clients. Retained and grew existing contract revenue; exceeded 100% of goal during first quarter in role. 2 Hounds LLC, Stamford, CT August 2009-September 2011 Communications Consultant (Sole Proprietor) Provided political communication consulting services including developing and executing earned media strategies, website development/management, as well as integrated social media, email and online advertising campaigns for political/issue advocacy, and small business clients. Campaign positions included: Foley for U.S. Senate Press Secretary; Fedele for Governor Online Communications Director. Engage LLC, Washington, DC July 2008-August 2009 Account Executive Hybrid client facing and project manager role with startup digital agency providing political communication solutions. Duties included: managing client relationships; drafting and pitching proposals; managing and leading a team of web developers and designers; managing email and online advertising campaigns; blogger outreach; overseeing SQL database and ACH transfers for online fundraising system processing over $6 million in credit card transactions. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC July 2007-July 2008 Legislative Associate Monitored legislation and agency rule making, and led advocacy efforts targeting Executive Branch agencies and Members of Congress. Analyzed DoD, DHS & NIST budget proposals for the ACS Board of Directors, and formulated official public response in coordi nation with allies in the scientific community, defense industrial base, and research universities. Congressman C.W. Bill Young, Washington, DC March 2004-July 2007 Legislative Assistant Provided Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman with analysis of, and suggestions for action on, various legislative initiatives. Represented the Congressman in meetings and official correspondence with constituents, executive branch officials, foreign embassy staff, non-profit organizations, as well as representatives of various industries and corporations. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Member BBC News Contributor, adamjschmidt.blip.tv Young Republicans, 2013 Anne Arundel County President Eagle Scout, Troop #60, Southbury, CT 2008-Present 2008 2004-Present 2000