JOHN DANIEL BEGG

PROFILE Confidential advisor, top-level strategist and tactician, organizational planner and private liaison between senior figures dealing with very sensitive matters. Executive communications, public affairs and public relations manager. Thoroughly familiar with all aspects of Washington, DC business, political and public relations culture. Versatile writer and editor. Repeatedly selected to provide confidential public relations services to senior US Government officials and corporate executives. Since 1989, have maintained a private business: JOHN DANIEL BEGG “Public Affairs, Writer, Editor, Speechwriting.” During the life of the business, have been formally or contractually engaged by both the federal government and various private sector enterprises and individuals in both U.S. and overseas.

• Over 30 years experience in the Washington, DC environment. Experience includes the highest levels of the US Government as well as associations, nonprofit organizations and corporate clients. Equally skilled representing large organizations or individuals with specific public relations and communications requirements.

•Researched and wrote scripts for a series of videos delivered by President Reagan via teleconferences to national audiences. Drafted official Presidential proclamations.

• Prepared and placed numerous articles for high-level executives for trade publications and general circulation newspapers and magazines.

 Managed a 14-person staff as Deputy Director, Office of External Affairs, US Peace Corps. Worked closely with Elaine Chao, who was then Director of The Peace Corps.

• Wrote speeches for US Navy Admirals, Federal executives, presidents of national associations and private clients. Creative writing background includes novels and satire.

“…. excellent and adroit writer…. performed above my highest expectations….” (J.A. Smith—Senior Manager, Corporate Public Affairs, Honda of North America)

RESULTS WRITER AND EDITOR — EXECUTIVE LIAISON — PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As Deputy Director of External Affairs, The US Peace Corps, worked closely with the Director on a broad array of organizational and communications issues.

RESULT • Directed production and publication of The Peace Corps Times, the key communications tools for 6,000+ Peace Corps Volunteers worldwide. Planned and directed speechwriting, press releases, creative and editorial services for a 14-person communications department.

• Served as principal advisor to Peace Corps Director Elaine Chao on both internal and external communications issues. Provided executive liaison on task forces to negotiate priorities and promote Peace Corps programs.

Planned and managed an intensive public affairs campaign for a top Government official.

RESULT • Prepared this official’s spoken and written remarks. Managed media relationships at all stages of the campaign.

Planned and managed an intensive public affairs campaign for a top Government official.

RESULT • Prepared this official’s spoken and written remarks. Managed media relationships at all stages of the campaign.

• Placed stories on TV network news programs and in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal, and other press outlets.

• Placed stories on TV network news programs and in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal, and other press outlets.

Developed corporate and family histories for an exclusive clientele.

RESULT • Interviewed visionaries, founders and corporate leaders, as well as family members, resulting in publication of commercial and family histories for private and public use.

1998-2002 Director of Public Affairs — National Foundation for Alternative Medicine — Wash., DC
Directed development operations for the writing and production of promotional material, including the Foundation’s newsletter, Alternative Perspectives.

RESULT • Planned, organized and managed major media events on behalf of the Foundation in America, England and on the Continent. Act as liaison with celebrities worldwide in support of the Foundation’s programs.

1995-1996 Executive Writer — The History Factory — Washington, DC

RESULT • Prepared corporate and family histories under contract.

1992-1993 Deputy Director for External Affairs — The Peace Corps — Washington,DC

RESULT • Directed publication of Peace Corps Times, reaching 6,000+ Volunteers. Represented the Director on task forces. Directed a 14-person staff in meeting all speechwriting, press release, editorial and creative deadlines.

“…. works tirelessly…. often under heavy pressure…. ably managing our communications program….” (Elaine Chao — Director, Peace Corps)

1991-1992 Public Affairs Specialist — Library of Congress — Washington, DC

RESULT • Planned and managed seminars, workshops and two annual policy forums.
1989-present Public Affairs Consultant / Writer — Washington, DC

Develop a broad spectrum of creative and contractual material, including political papers, articles, speeches, short and full-length fiction and sensitive private and corporate correspondence.

RESULT • Wrote two novels, a series of short stories and a political satire.

• Prepared confidential correspondence for individuals and corporations. Much of this material is written on a long-term contractual basis.

• Launched and managed a high-profile public relations campaign for a senior Government official. Placed stories in pivotal media outlets.

1987-1989 Speechwriter / Editor — US Small Business Administration — Washington.

RESULT • Wrote scripts and proclamations for the President and Vice President. Wrote speeches and documents for the SBA Administrator. Managed, edited and produced SBA’s 1987 and 1988 Annual Reports to Congress.

1985-1987 Speechwriter— US Navy Military Sealift Command — Washington, DC

RESULT • Selected by Commanding Admiral as Acting Director of Public Affairs (1985-87) supervising staff of 15. Was front line liaison for the Command.

1984-1985 Staff Writer — American Waterways Operations — Washington, DC 1981-1984 Chief, Tariff Section — National Motor Freight Traffic Association Washington, DC

EDUCATION:  BA,  Arts and Letters–American History — The Catholic University of America — Washington, DC

Catholic Seminary — The Cathedral Latin School — Washington, DC

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