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Denise Grace Gitsham
Resume
(b)(6)
DENISE GRACE GITSHAM
(b)(6)
- [email protected]
Experience
September 2002-
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Washington, D.C.
Present
Special Assistant to the Director of Community Relations Services (CRS)
Represent the Director in addressing leaders and groups in government, business, law
enforcement, and other professional entities.
Prepare briefing papers and write the Director's speeches.
Advise the Director in formulating CRS program initiatives and policies.
Assist in the management of 45 CRS employees. located in ten regional offices, four field
offices and Headquarters.
Acting Congressional liaison for CRS before DOJ's Office of Legislative Affairs and on
the Hill
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Serve as the DOJ Coordinating Committee Member representing Assistant Attorney
General Viet Dinh and the DOJ at Interagency Working Group meetings.
Assist the DOJ in meeting the goals outlined in Executive Order 13216 on Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders:
February 2001-
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Washington, D.C.
September 2002
Public Relations Coordinator & Spokeswoman, The White House Fellows Program
Devised and implemented a strategic public relations plan that heightened general
awareness and clevated the national stature of the White House Fellows Program.
Authored White House press releases, Fellowship publications, and quarterly newsletters.
Designated spokeswoman for press conferences and media inquiries.
Senior Caseworker, Office of Agency Liaison
Acted as a public liaison on behalf of the President and First Lady for constituents with
hardship cases who needed assistance from federal/state/local agencies.
December 2000-
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
Washington, D.C.
January 2001
Hispanic Public Liaison
Served as the Committee's primary contact for 300+ A-list Hispanic invitees.
Introduced Hispanic cultural themes for Inaugural events.
Managed a staff of 15 rotating volunteers in executing the duties of the office.
August 1999.
BUSH-CHENEY 2000, INC.
Austin, TX
December 2000
Florida Recount Siaff
Coordinated logistical support for on-site operations in Miami-Dade County.
Hispanic Coalitions Coordinator, Political Department
Assisted with the development and management of a national Latino grassroots campaign
that earned then-Governor Bush a (GOP) record 38% of the Latino vote.
Assisted with the coordination of Hispanic media efforts and surrogate speakers for
Hispanic events and radio/television talk shows with the RNC.
Helped develop bilingual direct mail pieces soliciting the Latino vote.
Trained and directed state Hispanic campaign chairmen/women in strategies for initiating
and maintaining Hispanic grassroots activism.
Organized President-elect Bush's first official meeting with the nation's most influential
Hispanic leaders.
Strategy Department Intern
Authored campaign updates for and conducted fundraising activities among IT
executives.
Performed general administrative intern duties.
Denise Grace Gitsham
Resume
(b)(6)
Experience (continued)
June 1998-
THE LAW OFFICES OF DEAN R. BROYLES & PETER D. LEPISCOPO San Diego, CA
August 1998
Legal Assistant
Conducted legal research, formatted briefs and created evidence exhibits.
Reorganized office filing systems and computer databases to maximize administrative
efficiency.
January 1997 & SOLANO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Fairfield, CA
January 1998
Researcher/Consultant
Assessed Solano County's public'school system and authored a comprehensive report for
the County Superintendent that proposed solutions to district funding challenges.
Updated the report a year later, which the Solano County Office of Education then
published and distributed to local businesses, educators and politicians.
October1997
BRITISH EMBASSY
Beijing: PRC
November 1997
Commerce Associate
Authored a detailed investment status report on sources of foreign direct investment into
China and international recipients of Chinese outward investment.
Created the questionnaire used in a survey to determine Chinese investors' interest in
investing in British businesses domestically and abroad.
Accompanied the Embassy's delegations in meetings at MOFTEC.
Education
1995-1999
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Brunswick, ME
B.A. in Government & Legal Studies. Minor in American History (Spring '99)
Dean's list 4/6 semesters (Fall '95, Spring '98, Fall '98, Spring '99)
Elected Freshman Class President (Fall '95- Spring '96)
Fall 1997
UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Beijing, PRC
American University World Capitals Program
Course work in Chinese Language, Culture, History and Economics
Summer 1997
FUDAN UNIVERSITY
Shanghai. PRC
Enrolled in an advanced Chinese language course conducted entirely in Mandarin for
personal/cultural enrichment purposes.
Spring 1997
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
Wellesley, MA
Twelve College Exchange Program
Course work in Econometrics, Political Science and Chinese Studies
Skills and Interests
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, intermediate reading/writing skills
Intermediate French language skills
California Music Teacher's Association Certified classical pianist
Avid runner. currently training for the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Bible study leader for Frontline, a young adult ministry of McLean Bible Church
Mroz, David K.
From:
Becker, Amanda
Sent:
Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:05 PM
To:
Mroz, David K.
Subject:
FW: Introduction
W
Political
Resume.doc (20 KB)
Resume and email in alpha pls
Original Message
From: Denise. G. Gitsham@usdoj [mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 3:05 PM
To: Becker, Amanda
Subject: Introduction
Hi Amanda,
I don't think we've met - so, hi! Actually we might have - I used to work with David and
Hogan in Austin, and then I was at the WH till last September (in the WH fellow's office),
when I moved to my current job at the DOJ. In August, I sent Hogan an email and asked her
to circulate my resume - looking to do something new. She sent it to the G8 to work on
womens' issues, but i never heard back. At this point I am committed to working for three
months in the Attorney General's office while a colleague is on maternity leave - SO I'm
committed here at the DOJ until March. But in march, I'd like to move into a new position
- working on issues, policy related stuff and/or public liaison work. I'm half Chinese
and did Hispanic outreach in Austin on bush-cheney 2000 with Leonard/Abel, if that helps.
If you wouldn't mind letting me know what's available, I've attached a current copy of my
resume which Hogan had before she left for NY. Any help you can offer would be appreciat!
ed!
Thanks! Hope to meet you someday soon
Best,
Denise Gitsham
Special Assistant to the Director
Community Relations Service
U.S. Department of Justice
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Personal Preferences: (Department(s)) EOP
(Position(s)) leg. Affes, judicial affers
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Oschal, Jennifer
From:
Gitsham, Denise
Sent:
Friday, December 15, 2000 3:33 PM
To:
Feather, Tony
Subject:
Administration
Dear Tony,
I'd like to work in Legislative Affairs, preferably with the senate, as the assistant to the Director of
Legislative affairs or his/her Deputy.
Gracias,
Denise G. Gitsham
[email protected]
Hispanic Coalitions Coordinator
Bush Cheney 2000, Inc.
direct line - 512.425.8159
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DENISE GITSHAM
Address:
(b)(6)
Telephone:
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E-mail: [email protected]
Education
1995-1999
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Brunswick, ME
Bachelor of Arts. Dean's List 4/6 Semesters.
Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Major: Government/Legal Studies Minor: History. Jr./Sr. year GPA: 3.8
Spring 1997
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
Wellesley, MA
Coursework in Econometrics/Statistics, Political Science, and Chinese.
Fall 1997
UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Beijing, PRC
Coursework in Chinese Language, History, and Economic Development.
Work Experience
May 2000-
BUSH-CHENEY 2000, INC.
Austin, TX
Present
Hispanic Coalitions Coordinator & Assistant to Warren W. Tichenor: Aided
in the development and management of the first Republican national grassroots
Latino outreach effort, helping Governor Bush earn a record 38% of the Latino vote,
and garnering him the largest number of Hispanic votes of any Republican presidential
candidate in history. Managed daily correspondence with a database of 6,000 Hispanic
leaders. Assisted in the implementation and leadership training of Latino Steering
Committees in twenty-eight states. Arranged surrogate participation in strategic Hispanic
events nationwide. Coordinated, drafted and edited press releases announcing National
and State Steering Committees. Managed logistics of key Hispanic events, including
Bienvenidos a Philadelphia, where Governor Bush was welcomed to the Convention.
August 1999-
Intern to Karl Rove/Strategy Department: Assisted in the recruitment of High Tech
April 2000
National Steering Committee Members, Educators, and Social Conservatives for Bush.
Planned and coordinated a High Tech fundraiser accommodating 200 attendees.
Authored campaign updates to High Tech executives.
1997-1998
SOLANO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Fairfield, CA
Researcher/Writer: Researched/assessed Solano County's public school system.
Performed multiple regression analysis for statistical purposes. Proposed
solutions for raising standardized testing scores, lowering drop out rates, and
increasing/maximizing district educational funds. Authored a twenty-five page
report titled "The State of Education in Solano County."
Fall 1997
BRITISH EMBASSY, COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
Beijing, PRC
Commercial Officer/PR liaison: Researched sources of foreign direct investment
into China, and international recipients of Chinese outward investment. Authored a
detailed investment status report. Drafted exploratory questionnaires targeting
potential Chinese investors. Accompanied the Secretary of Commerce in representing
Britain before MOFTEC and the China-Britain Trade Group.
Volunteer Activities
1996-1999
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
Bible Study Leader. Missionary to China.
Spring 2000-
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Present
Young Alumni Leadership Program, Alumna Relations Committee Head.
Skills
Language: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, proficient in reading/writing.
Computer: WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Clarisworks, Excel, Stataquest.
Travis Thomas
01/12/2001 03:34 PM
To:
Emily Willeford/PTT/US@PTT
CC:
Subject: Admin. Jobs
FYI..
Forwarded by Travis Thomas/PTT/US on 01/12/2001 03:34 PM
"Gitsham, Denise - PIC" <[email protected]> on 01/12/2001
02:42:22 PM
To:
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
cc:
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]>
Subject: Admin. Jobs
Napo -
In order of preference:
1) I'd like to be an assistant to one of the positioned appointees in
legislative affairs in the white house.
2.) Assistant to a white house liaison in any agency or department.
The only job I am not interested in is working in the public liaison office.
Hope all is well, and thanks.
DG
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
2201(3).
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose géological or geophysical information
Deed of Gift Restrictions
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
A. Closed by Executive Order 13526 governing access to national
Records Not Subject to FOIA
security information.
B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
Court Sealed - The document is withheld under a court seal and is not subject to
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
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Becker, Amanda
From:
[email protected]
Sent:
Thursday, January 08, 2004 9:22 AM
To:
Becker, Amanda
Subject:
RE: looking ahead to April
Great! Talk soon. Denise
Original Message
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 8:15 AM
To: Gitsham, Denise
Subject: RE: looking ahead to April
Denise-
I will give you a call today to discuss your email.
Amanda
Original Message
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 2:56 PM
To: Becker, Amanda
Subject: looking ahead to April
Hi Amanda,
I wrote you in November of last year - my name is Denise Gitsham, and I'm currently a
schedule C at the DOJ (scheduler for Ashcroft on detail from my position as a special
asst./speechwriter in another division of the DOJ). I was on Bush-Cheney 2000 in the
political dept as the Hispanic Coalitions Coordinator, and am looking for a position in an
agency close to GW law school (20th and G, a block and a half from you),
where I'll start in the evening program this fall. You asked me to
double back and check in with you after the new year began, as I'm looking for a position
beginning in April (when I'll leave this temporary detail spot).
Please let me know what you want me to send - my resume should be on file. I sent it to
Hogan in August and not much has changed.
Thanks!
Denise Gitsham
202.369.1619
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