Andrew Becht

Experience

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  University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

  Sept 2013 - May 2017

  Student Body President

  Managed a $4 million budget comprised of student activity fees and reserve funds. Directed a $1.7 million renovation project funded by student activity fees. Led an executive cabinet of 15 members, overseeing hiring, team development, and day-to-day management to effectively advocate for student needs. Represented student issues at local, state, and federal levels.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Intern

  Supported the Congressman’s office by crafting official communications and engaging with constituents. Composed memos for legislative staff, drafted letters, and created content for the Congressman’s social media. Attended and documented meetings, lectures, and hearings.

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  Charlie Crist for Congress

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Political Relationship Building: Developed and maintained relationships with elected officials and candidates at the local, state, and federal levels to strengthen political alliances and support legislative goals. Provided staffing support to the Congressman at fundraisers, rallies, and campaign events. Managed candidate call-time sessions.

  • Deputy Political Director

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Finance Intern

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

  Operations Coordinator

  Personal Aid: Created a daily binder outlining legislative, communication, and campaign priorities for the Congressman. Provided staffing support during national travel and in DC. Worked with staff to ensure that the Congressman was briefed and prepared for all stakeholder engagements, including public events, media, and town halls. Drafted letters and background memos for personalized correspondence from the Congressman.

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  Citizen Data

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

  Operations Coordinator

  - Operations Management: Developed and implemented operations budget, company-wide data storage system, company invoice system, and customer relationship management system. Selected company office space. Purchased company technology. Moved team to full remote work during COVID. - C-Suite Support Staff: Reviewed and edited key documents for leadership. Booked travel arrangements for the CEO and COO.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  - Budget Management: Worked with the Chief of Staff to manage the office budget. Act as primary authorized user for the office purchase and travel cards. Manage travel arrangements for 15+ staff, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints.- Operations Management: Manage the office internship program, interview, hire, and train interns. Onboard and off-board staff. Control office software, technology, and support contracts. - Personal Aid: Lead effort to close out the Congressman's presence in DC after resignation. Act as primary point of contact between the campaign and official office teams. Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Scheduler

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Charlie Crist for Governor

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Scheduling Director

  -Operations Management: Directed all candidate scheduling and travel arrangements. Supported senior staff travel logistics. Directed the advance team for major campaign events. Recruited, trained, and managed the Deputy Director of Scheduling in support of the Lieutenant Governor candidate. -Political Crisis Management: Assisted with relocation of campaign HQ during Hurricane Ian. Relocated candidate. Developed and executed plan to use the campaign bus to transport aid to areas affected by Ian. Show less

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  Export-Import Bank of the United States

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director of Scheduling

  - Scheduling / Front Office Leadership: Lead the EXIM scheduling team in creation of the daily schedule for the Chair and develop a long-term strategic schedule. Lead regular scheduling meetings with the Chair and Chief of Staff. Act as second to the Chief of Staff and lead regular meetings of the EXIM front office staff in the Chief's absence. - Travel Expertise: Lead a team that has planned and executed 80+ international and domestic trips, including travel to Ukraine, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil, and Vietnam in support of Administration priorities. - Communication and Relationship Building: Work with EXIM subject matter experts to ensure the Chair is properly staffed and briefed for all meetings, travel, congressional testimony, and media engagements. Maintain regular communication with The White House, State Department, Department of Defense, and other federal partners in support of the Chair's agenda and extensive travel. - FLOTUS Advance: Detail to the First Lady's advance team to support the communications lead. Advanced two events in DC with the spouses of heads of state and provided communications advance support for multi day travel with a cabinet secretary covering a major administration declaration. Show less