OFFICIAL RESUME
Tom Wilbur
517-388-2170 | Tomwilbur2@gmail.com
Washington, D.C.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Director, Public Affairs
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Jan 2019 – Present | Washington, D.C.
- Lead strategic development and execution of PhRMA’s messaging, research, and political messaging efforts.
- Responsible for proactive communications around the industry’s positions on Federal legislation and Administration actions.
- Spearhead engagement with advocacy teams, leads work with external and internal stakeholders, consultants, and provides support across the entire public affairs team.
Director of Communications, Chief Strategist, Campaign Manager
Office of U.S. Rep. Fred Upton
May 2014 – Jan 2019 | Washington, D.C.
- Served on the senior staff for U.S. Representative Fred Upton. Initiated and executed communications, strategic planning, and special projects. Served as chief spokesperson for national, state, and local media.
- Lead a team responsible for press releases, opinion pieces, speeches, talking points, constituent updates, and content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
- Served as campaign manager or senior advisor for three successful U.S. Congressional elections.
Digital Media Advisor
U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Aug 2012 – May 2014 | Washington, D.C.
- Developed and implemented digital communication strategies that helped the Committee achieve policy and communications goals.
- Advised the Committee’s 30 Members of Congress, and their staffs, on emerging digital media best practices.
- Prepared and published social media content, blog posts, weekly newsletters, videos, and official Committee photography.
Director of New Media & Press Assistant
Fred Upton for Congress
May 2012 – Aug 2012 | Kalamazoo, Michigan
Staff Assistant
U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Jan 2011 – May 2012 | Washington, D.C.
Fellow
K&L Gates Lobbying
December 2010 – January 2011 | Washington, D.C.
Intern
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
September 2010 – November 2010 | Lansing, Michigan
Intern
Office of U.S. Rep. Fred Upton
July 2010 – August 2010 | Washington, D.C.
Intern
Office of U.S. Rep. Dave Camp
May 2010 – July 2010 | Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Master of Arts | Strategic Communication | Expected graduation in 2022
Rutgers Business School
Pharmaceutical Management Executive Certificate Program | 2019
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science | History & Social Science | 2010
LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITIONS
PhRMA | President’s Award | 2019, 2020
Central Michigan University | Outstanding Young Alumni Award | 2017
Republican Communicators Association | Vice President | 2013
Boy Scouts of America | Eagle Scout | 2004
*References available upon request
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