Dear Representative-Elect Hendricks,


A lifelong Democrat active in progressive campaigns and causes, I’d like to apply my professional experience in public and media relations, television production, magazine editorial and public affairs to a position on your staff in communications and/or constituent affairs.


My work as a producer for WBZ-TV, WHDH-TV, and Comcast includes public affairs programming recognized with multiple Emmys. My responsibilities included research, writing, production and editing. I applied this experience to work in public and media relations for institutions such as North Bennet Street School in Boston. This role included events planning, media relations, publications and community outreach. For ten years, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the signature publication for Suffolk University, a tri annual magazine that received dozens of awards from national organizations in education and communications. Currently, I serve as a Boston-based writer and editor for University of California, Santa Barbara. This position includes magazine editorial, e-communications and collateral.


I’m looking to combine my professional communications skills with a role in state government. I’ve attached a resume. If you’re seeking seasoned, dedicated and versatile members of your new staff, I’d appreciate your consideration.


Thank you, happy holidays, and congratulations on your new role.


Sincerely,


Andy Levinsky


Andrew Levinsky

617.795.2224 | andylevinsky@hotmail.com


Experience: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA ALUMNI Santa Barbara, CA, 2018-current

Writer/Editor

• Writes and edits editorial, marketing copy, e-communications, and content for other platforms


SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, 2006–2016

Editor-in-Chief, Suffolk Alumni Magazine (SAM)

(SAM is a nationally award-winning tri-annual university magazine. It is the primary publication for 75,000 graduates and other internal and external audiences)

• Selected content and edited all editorial and ad copy

• Hired freelance contributors and supervised staff

• Wrote letter from the editor, profiles, news stories, headlines, decks, table of contents, and ad copy

• Managed collaborations with development, alumni relations, communications, and public affairs departments


CN8/THE COMCAST NETWORK, Boston, MA, 2005–2006

Producer, Nitebeat

(Nitebeat was an hour-long nightly current affairs and entertainment series)

• Researched topics, pre-interviewed and selected guests, and edited content

• Prepared background information, including questions for host

• Wrote introductions and copy for live and pre-taped segments and edited national nightly edition of series


NORTH BENNET STREET SCHOOL, Boston, MA, 2002–2005

Director of External Relations

(NBSS is a school for professional artisans established in 1885)

• Wrote and edited newsletter, annual report, and other publications

• Pitched placements in electronic media, newspapers, consumer magazines, and trade journals resulting

in coverage from National Public Radio to The New York Times

• Managed collaborations with business, government, and non-profit organizations

• Responded to public inquiries and requests

• Coordinated presence at trade shows and other events


FISHER COLLEGE, Boston, MA, 2001–2002

Associate Director of Public Relations

• Responded to media requests and generated pro-active media coverage

• Wrote newsletter, admissions brochure, and advancement correspondence


WBZ-TV/CBS (Formerly NBC), Boston, MA, 1989–1998

Writer/Producer, Rap Around

(Rap Around was a weekly talk show for young people with live performance by some of the nation’s top performers in

popular music. It was recognized with multiple Emmys and awards from the National Association of Broadcasters)

• Researched topics, pre-interviewed and selected guests, and wrote introductions and copy

• Booked and directed live music performance segments


WNEV-TV (WHDH–NBC), Boston, MA, 1988–1989

Segment Producer/Writer, Ready to Go

(Ready to Go was a daily, live, hour-long current affairs/entertainment series for children)

• Researched and selected topics for in-studio and field segments

• Wrote and produced entertainment features, including demos, live performance, and interviews


WBZ-RADIO & FM, Boston, MA, 1978–1988

Producer

• Researched topics, booked guests, and wrote introductions

• Produced live call-in talk, sports and music programming


Education: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, Boston, MA

Master of Education, Major in Language Arts


BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Concentration in Advertising

Hi Chris –

Glad to have met you again this afternoon at the Seamen’s Bethel — so glad you remembered me!


Re: the environment, I recommend the website www.drawdown.org : features 80 Solutions to Global Warming from around the globe — convened by Paul Hawken, who decided a few years ago to seek out solutions. My work focuses specifically on spreading the word about the scientific work going on globally

/ Project Drawdown / about how to impact global warming, because my terrific grandchildren became very upset when I mentioned global warming one day: “Grandma, there’s no hope.” I told them I prefer to do what I can as I’m able, and would they help me? “YES!” Aything you can do to help MA go green very appreciated.


BEST OF LUCK!

Emily Johns

Just here to second Tripp noonan’s notion…the best way to show contintuents your dedication is by rejected PAC funds and special interest money. Not all democrats are created equal. Be a BOLD progressive and you will have a built in support network whose passion is second to none. I look forward to working with you to pass Wolf-Pac’s legislation to overturn citizens united in the MA House. Let’s make history.

Good afternoon Mr. Hendricks,


My name is Robin Farrington and I’m the Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) here in Framingham. I’m writing in regards to our company’s annual Legislative Calendar project – a project we are actively working on and plan to distribute in late December. If you have not seen it, the calendar features stories from our members (approximately 129 community-based agencies), as well as the photos, names, and birthdates of our state’s legislators.


We were wondering if someone from your staff could please e-mail us your headshot and birthday information by next Tuesday so we can include you in our 2019 calendar? We want to be sure we include all of our state legislators in our calendar. We understand this is a tight deadline – we will be sending our project to the printer within a week or so.


We would most appreciate your participation in this annual project. ADDP is committed to enhancing the political, financial, and educational health of its member organizations that serve people with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism.


Please feel free to contact me with any questions.


Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you,


Robin Farrington


Robin Farrington

Senior Administrative Coordinator

Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers

1671 Worcester Road, Suite 201

Framingham, MA 01701

Office Phone & Fax: 508-689-7397

www.addp.org

Could you please email me a print quality headshot for our legislative directory


thanks

Robert Rio

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)

Hi Chris, thanks for coming to our meeting today. The residents were delighted to see you.We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.

Bill Jennings

Citizen of the planet

Taber Mill Apartments

Chris, can’t tell you how happy I am for you. Be in touch when things calm down. Matt morrissey 508.264.0277

Chris just left town hall in Acushnet you have two votes here already in the ballot box

Hi Chris,


Knowing that we’re few weeks before the primary, I hoped to set up a quick call to discuss our digital hypertargeting technology. In the last three years, over 85% of the 2,000+ candidates that have used our tech have won their seats.


We are the postal service of the internet. If you provide us with a list of physical mailing addresses (voter file), instead of the home receiving a post card they would receive banner ads as they surf the internet. We invented and patented this technology, and we’re the only company in the world that can do this.


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I would love to tell you more about our capabilities and see how we can help you win in the primary. What date and times work for you?


Best Regards,

Patrick Carleton

SVP, Development, El Toro

CHRIS, MY DAUGHTER REBECCA IS VERY ANGRY. SOMEONE TOOK HER SIGN . WHOEVER IS DOING THIS IF CAUGHT IT IS A CRIME. TRESPASSING AND THEFT.

CHRIS, SOMEONE STOLE MY SIGN OF YOU I WOUD LIKE ANOHER PLEASE AND IF YOU HAVE A BUMPER STICKER I WANT 2 AND IF YOU HAVE A WINDOW SIGN I WWOULD LIKE 2 OF THOSE. I WANT EVERYONE TO SEE THEM AND KNOW I AM VOTING FOR YOU. MY DAUGHTER GOT HER SIGN THANK YOU.

Hi Chris, it was a pleasure meeting you, I was hoping to see your picture on the justice Democrats website, you might join them, also here is the web address I promised:

Wolf-pac.com

Hope you’ll join the cause!

Tripp Noonan, Acushnet