Thomas Mosher 2526 SE 75th Ave.

Portland, OR 97206 (267) 241-8397

tmosher@gmail.com Employment Experience: 6/2015 – Present ProspectPDX, Government Affairs and Communications Consultant

• Tracked legislation on a wide range issues for a number of private and public sector clients. • Effectively composed persuasive talking points, web copy, and press advisories for clients including political candidates,

non-profit organizations, and issue advocacy groups. • Established and maintained social media presence and web content for clients.

1/2008 – 6/2015 Soapbox Solutions, Senior Policy and Communications Consultant • Developed and drafted legislative/policy documents for public sector clients. • Effectively composed persuasive talking points, official statements, and press advisories for elected officials and

political candidates. • Established and maintained social media presence and web content for clients including: Philadelphia City Councilman

Bobby Henon, the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office, and the Philadelphia Sherriff’s Office. 6/2014 – 8/2014 Yes on 92 Oregon Right to Know GMO Labeling Campaign, Press Secretary

• Created all internal and external communication documents, co-developed overall media strategy. • Drafted statements and press advisories; organized and managed press conferences; directly interacted with reporters

to pitch stories about the campaign, and pitched to statewide editorial boards for official endorsements. 12/2013 – 6/2014 Office of Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Dir. Strategic Communications

• Drafted all internal and external communication documents, developed overall media strategy across all relevant media platforms, and maintained social media presence.

• Drafted statements and press advisories; organized and managed press conferences; regularly and directly interacted with reporters to pitch stories about the Councilman’s agenda.

• Advised and drafted legislative-policy documents involving property taxes, urban development, and quality of life issues.

6/2008 – 11/2013 First Judicial District, Law Clerk • Researched legal issues and drafted memorandums of law; Prepared draft judicial opinions. • Managed the operational procedures of the courtroom and judicial chambers. • Trained and directed a staff of legal interns and a legal secretary.

2002 – 2012 Philadelphia Political Campaign Staff Jordan Harris for PA State Representative - Policy and Communications Advisor (2012) Joe Grace for Philadelphia City Council - Policy and Communications Director (2011) Charles Hayden for Municipal Court - Campaign Finance Director (2009) McCaffery for District Attorney - Finance Director/Strategic Communications and Policy Advisor (2009) Dougherty for Senate - Policy Advisor/Financial Coordinator (2008) Fattah for Mayor - Finance Staff (2006) Mayor John F. Street Re-Election Campaign - Assistant Finance Director (2002)

• Managed all things related to campaign finance and fundraising including: budgeting, reporting, and direct donor interaction.

• Arranged community events and staffed candidates in public appearances, liaised with community groups, business groups, and labor organizations.

• Drafted policy papers, candidate questionnaires, and press releases. • Crafted messaging, drafted language, maintained website, and developed communications and media strategy.

2003 – 2007 City of Philadelphia Philadelphia City Solicitor’s Office - Summer Law Clerk (2007) Education Advisory Task Force - Asst. Project Manager/Interim Director (2006-07) Philadelphia Gaming Advisory Task Force - Special Assistant (2005) Office of Legislative Affairs - Intern (2004-05) Philadelphia 21st Century Review Forum - Committee Assistant/IT Manager (2003-04)

• In City Solicitor’s Office: researched legal issues and drafted legal documents. • In the Education Task Force: Developed work plan and scope of work; directed the RFP process to find vendors and

consultants; managed and coordinated activities for five committees and professional staff; organized community meetings and public forums throughout the City of Philadelphia.

• In both Education and Gaming Task Force: researched policy and legal questions; worked with committee staffers and chairs to run public hearings and stakeholder group meetings; managed all IT related issues for both task forces.

Admissions and Education: 03/2009 Pennsylvania Bar Attorney ID #209697 2015 Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management, Mini-MBA for Law Professionals

• Intensive program covering: Accounting for Lawyers , Marketing Management, Drafting of Business Agreements, Workplace and Employment Law , Financial Management, Industrial Organization & Corporate Strategy, Managing Risk, Corporate Compliance, Cyber Security and Information Technology, Influence and Negotiations.

2005 – 2008 Temple University Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2008

• Completed the Integrated Trial Advocacy Program and Advanced Trial Advocacy. • Participated in the Philadelphia City Solicitor Claims Clinical Program.

2001 – 2005 Temple University, Bachelor’s degree in History, 2005

• Honors certification. • Member of Phi Alpha Theta, (National History Honors Society).

Proficiencies: • Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Joomla, PHP Development, Sugar CRM, Salesforce, NGP Van,

Westlaw/Lexis.

Interests: • Politics, Creative Writing, Music Journalism, 80’s/90’s British Indie Rock, Vintage Scooters, Record Collecting, and

Independent Comic Books.