Radim Dragomaca

Experience

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  European Commission

  May 2006 - Sept 2006

  Intern

  Intern at the European Commission Representation to the Czech Republic. Worked closely with the press and political officers, taking on significant responsibilities at a time when the Representation was without a Head of Mission, and the press and political officers were sharing the responsibilities of that portfolio.

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Intern

  Summer internship supporting the work of the EU General Affairs Department of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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  Tilburg University

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Paid position participating in the research work of the Department of European and International Public Law at Tilburg University. Paid position as a Research Fellow at the Tilburg Institute of Comparative and Transnational Law. Worked to assist a team of researchers working on the multi-million Euro EU-funded "European and National Constitutional Law Project", conducting comparative constitutional research. Selected to lead the law school's primary journal and was charged with its restructuring to a more American model. Negotiated terms with a new publisher and transitioned operations to a robust graduate student staff while retaining the expertise of law professors for the evaluation of final manuscripts. Secured a foreword by a European Court of Justice Judge, and left the journal a year later in a strong financial and structural position.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

  • Student Research Fellow

    Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Editor-in-Chief Tilburg Law Review

    Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
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  University of St Andrews

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2014

  Researcher and Instructor in International Relations

  I conducted postgraduate research at the intersection of international relations, international law and European law. I also attended or presented papers at conferences in Brussels, Jerusalem, Bratislava, Lisbon, London and St Andrews. I published a book chapter in an edited volume, and articles in academic and professional publications. I was also an invited speaker at a number of workshops, panels and debates. In addition to research responsibilities, I also taught several subjects to undergraduate students in international relations as well as philosophy/history. Show less

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  St Andrews Foreign Affairs Review

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

  Editor in Chief

  Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the largest publication at St Andrews University. Led an editorial team of fifteen editors across print, online and international departments, as well as a team of over sixty analysts. Developed a strong web presence in the first year, with viewership over 150,000. Expanded to audio podcasts, high profile interviews and print production in the second year. By the end of my second term, the publication matched the output of the university-wide newspaper with over 500 articles published, secured high-level corporate sponsorships, opened a Washington DC Bureau, and printed its second print volume. Show less

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  St Andrews Publishing Society

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Director and Editor in Chief

  After a year of working as part of an editorial team creating a 200+ page feature book about the university and town of St Andrews, I became the Editor-in-Chief of the project in September 2013 and the Director of the non-profit society set up to manage it. I led a team of five editors and 100+ writers, photographers and artists to create and publish the most comprehensive book about contemporary student life in St Andrews.

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  Young Professionals in Foreign Policy

  Mar 2015 - May 2017

  Vice President of Communications and Thought Leadership

  Led a team of 90+ volunteers and leadership staff in the development and execution of communications, PR, marketing and social media strategies for a D.C.-based global non-profit with a membership network of over 15,000 worldwide. Also oversew the YPFP fellowship program, foreign affairs journal and managed external communications and messaging. Represented the largest department of YPFP on the leadership board of the organization. Prior to this role, I briefly served as Associate Director of the Fellowship Program before being promoted to lead the full department. Show less

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  International Franchise Association

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2020

  In addition to continuing to lead and coordinate the franchise industry's outreach to and relationships with the veteran community, my portfolio has expanded to include all diversity and inclusion programming and initiatives with the mission to make the franchise sector the most entrepreneurially diverse and inclusive sector of the US economy. Management of these programs includes liaising with and reporting to c-suite boards of directors, donor relations, 6 figure fundraising targets, strategic planning, membership growth and retention, communications, staff management, contractor management, budgeting, and event management.A few highlights also include op-ed writing, ghostwriting for senior executives, moderating and speaking on panels, handling press enquiries, representing the franchise sector on a government advisory committee and running the IFA's internship program. Show less Led the veterans affairs portfolio for the IFA Foundation, managing a 550+ company program and the franchise sector's broader initiatives, outreach and relationships with the veteran community. Programmatic focus was on entrepreneurship education, partnership building, membership growth and retention, fundraising and managing private and public sector relationships. Reported to a 30 member c-suite board of directors. Additionally, coordinated the IFA Foundation's strategic communications efforts, including press releases, media outreach, ghostwriting op-eds etc. Show less Worked as a publishing associate supporting the International Franchise Association's digital and print publications, communications and relationships with authors and contributors in the industry. Acted as Associate Editor of Franchising World Magazine. When the role shifted to the international affairs portfolio, supported the work of the Vice President of International Affairs on issues such as joint employer legislation in Australia, the work of the IFA's International Committee and preparation of educational and editorial content for franchisors seeking international expansion. Show less

  • Director of Programs

    Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Director of Veterans Affairs and Strategic Communications

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Publishing and International Affairs Associate

    Nov 2016 - May 2017
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  West End Strategy Team

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

  Senior Strategist

  Strategic communications, media relations and public affairs work on behalf of a wide range of clients, including law firms, global NGOs and advocacy organizations. Lead a number of client teams and support others in developing and executing communications strategies that elevate our clients' visibility, strengthen their impact and help them craft, control and amplify powerful narratives, including on Capitol Hill. Strong track record of securing client coverage in New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Bloomberg, Politico and others. Show less

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  Whistleblower Aid

  Jan 2024 - now

  Associate Vice President of Communications and Advocacy