Experience
San Antonio Scorpions FC  June 2015 - Present
Texas Legislative Council  November 2014 - June 2015
Texas House of Representatives   December 2012 - June 2013
Texas House of Representatives   June 2012 - December 2012

Skills
•Computer–Proficient..., Telicon - Online bill..., TLIS/ TLO – Proficient..., Adobe Acrobat, Customer Service, Close Attention to..., Client Relations, Government Liason

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Political Science, 3.85

Texas State University-San Marcos   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Exercise Science, 3.44

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   2015 - Present
Texans for Joe Straus   November 2013 - January 2015
Miss Universe Organization  April 2013 - April 2014
Sodzo Medical Inc.   March 2013 - November 2013
LaDainian Tomlinson Preparatory Academy   May 2012 - August 2012
Office of Clyde Picht   2008 - 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Pain Management, Social Media, Spine, Management, Social Media Marketing, Orthopedic, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Marketing, Medicine, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Event Management, Customer Service

Education
Texas Christian University   2007 — 2012
B.S. Political Science (Distinction Program) with minor in Criminal Justice, emphasis in Pre Law

Experience
Texas House of Representatives  

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Politics, Policy, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns

Education
Texas State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics

Texas State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Managerial Economics

Experience
Austin Children's Services  July 2014 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   March 2014 - June 2014
International Justice Mission  January 2013 - November 2013
Operation Mobilization  August 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, International..., Community Outreach, Fundraising, International Relations, Editing, Community Development, Social Media, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Writing, Proofreading, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, NGOs, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Leadership, Communication, Newsletters, Social Networking

Education
Texas A&M University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International/Global Studies

Experience
Texas Lobby Group   June 2015 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   January 2015 - June 2015
Texas Health & Human Services Commission  May 2014 - June 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Politics

Education
Texas A&M University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Experience
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  2013 - Present
Texas Council on Family Violence  2011 - 2012
Texas House of Representatives   2010 - 2011
Family Abuse Center  2009 - 2010

Skills
Legislative Research, Technical Writing, Coalition Building, Legislative Tracking, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Social Services, Legislative Relations, Research, Nonprofits, Legislation, Grants, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Political Campaigns, Leadership, Training

Education
University of Washington   2008 — 2009
MSW, Social Work- Public Policy and Community Organizing

Texas Christian University   2004 — 2008
BSW, Social Work

Experience
Hidalgo County Precinct 4   July 2012 - Present
Bobby Guerra for State Representative   October 2011 - November 2012
Texas House of Representatives   January 2007 - June 2012
Edinburg North High School   August 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Policy, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Media Relations, Legislation, Press Releases, Event Planning, Community Organizing, Legislative Affairs, Campaigns, Local Government, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, State Government, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Research, Politics, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Leadership, Community Development, Management

Education
The University of Texas-Pan American   2011 — 2012
Certified Public Manager

Texas A&M University   2003 — 2006
B.S., Agricultural Leadership and Development

Experience
Association of Texas Professional Educators  November 2006 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   2005 - 2007
Texas Legislature  November 2003 - November 2005
Texas Senate: Senator David Bernsen   September 2001 - November 2003

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, State Government, Legal Writing, Politics, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Mediation, Grassroots

Education
Texas State University   1997 — 2002

Experience
Texas Success Center, Texas Association of Community Colleges   November 2013 - Present
Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE)   October 2012 - November 2013
Texas Education Agency  September 2005 - February 2011
Texas House of Representatives   2000 - 2003
AmeriCorps Alums  August 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Government, Program Development, State Government, Grant Writing, Policy, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Grants, Research, Volunteer Management, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Spanish, Higher Education, Program Management

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Government

Texas State University-San Marcos   2008 — 2011
Masters of Public Administration, Public Administration

Experience
Texas Cultural Trust   December 2013 - Present
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children  September 2013 - November 2013
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - August 2013
Council on At-Risk Youth  2011 - January 2013
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children  March 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Event Management, Community Outreach, Research, Nonprofits, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Government, Strategic Communications, Grants, Community Development

Education
Texas A&M University   2005 — 2009
B.A., Communication, Business

Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2012
M.A., Public Administration

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   February 2015 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   August 2014 - February 2015
Lone Star Circle of Care  June 2013 - May 2014
The Bush School of Government and Public Service  August 2012 - May 2013
The Bush School of Government and Public Service  August 2011 - May 2013
The Methodist Hospital System  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Research, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Fundraising, Public Health, Volunteer Management, Training

Education
The Bush School of Government and Public Service   2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

Texas A&M University   2007 — 2010
Psychology

Experience
Ron Hinkle   2000 - 2015
Public Utility Commission of Texas  July 1999 - May 2002
Texas Department of Economic Development  March 1996 - July 1999
Texas Chamber of Commerce   June 1991 - October 1993
Texas House of Representatives   January 1983 - May 1991

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Policy, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Legislative Research, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, State Government, PAC, Appropriations, Constituent Services, Grassroots

Education
Texas Christian University
Public Relations/Radio-TV-Fiim

Experience
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi  February 2015 - Present
Express Cab   April 2014 - Present
Homewatch CareGivers  November 2007 - January 2014
The Buckle  May 2013 - September 2013
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi  August 2012 - August 2013
Jamrock Public Relations   July 2012 - December 2012
Texas House of Representatives   May 2012 - November 2012
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi  August 2011 - August 2012
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi  May 2010 - September 2010
T.E.A.M.   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Canon Cameras, Video Editing, Time Management, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Planning, Social Media, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, Editing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, C++, Management, Community Outreach, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Basketball, Basketball Coaching, Risk Management, Web Design, Social Networking, HTML, Photoshop, Higher Education, Project Management, Teaching, Photography, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Training, Illustrator, Teamwork

Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   2009 — 2014
Computer Science, Information Systems

Experience
Harmony Public Schools  December 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   January 2012 - 2014
GLG - Gerson Lehrman Group  August 2012 - January 2013
Texas House of Representatives   August 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Extensive Experience in..., Work well in intense..., Legal Research, Legislative Relations, public policy, Public Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Legislation, Education, Charter Schools, Public Education, Government, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Policy, Politics, Public Relations, Leadership, Market Research, Management, Research

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Palestine-Wheatley HS (TFA)   August 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - May 2013
Schlitterbahn Waterparks  June 2012 - January 2013
Camp Ozark  September 2011 - June 2012
San Antonio Sports and Social Club   January 2012 - May 2012
Camp Ozark  May 2011 - August 2011
KTSW  January 2009 - December 2010

Skills
Facebook, Fundraising, Event Planning, Leadership, Time Management, Teaching, Social Media, Public Relations, Blogging, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Editing, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Ap Style, iMovie, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, InDesign

Education
Texas State University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Mass Communication-Public Relations

O'Donnell High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   December 2014 - Present
The Good Bull   September 2014 - Present
Texas A&M University  August 2013 - Present
State Representative Jason Isaac   July 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Organizational &..., Help Desk Support, Political Science, History

Education
Texas A&M University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Experience
Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility  June 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - June 2013
Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility  September 2012 - January 2013
Gruene River Grill   August 2011 - October 2012
Texas Attorney General - Child Support   May 2011 - August 2011
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store  December 2009 - February 2011
Rainforest Cafe  July 2007 - January 2008
Learning Express Toys, Inc   May 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Social Media, Press Releases, Ap Style, Blogging, Dreamweaver, Editing, Facebook, Graphic Design, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Policy, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Public Policy, Public Relations, Research, Spanish, Strategic Communications

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communications, Public Relations, Photography

Second Baptist High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Gran Via Partners   August 2012 - Present
ViewPoint Bank  March 1999 - July 2012
ViewPoint Bank  January 2012 - April 2012
Jackson Walker LLP  December 1990 - February 1999
Texas House of Representatives   January 1989 - May 1989
Texas House of Representatives   January 1987 - August 1987

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Real Estate, Banking, Risk Management, Mortgage Lending, Finance, Legal Compliance, Mortgage Banking, Asset Management, Leadership, Commercial Lending, Due Diligence, Financial Services, Commercial Mortgages, Underwriting, Credit

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Texas A&M University   1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Experience
The Council of State Governments Justice Center   December 2013 - Present
The Umez Law Firm   May 2010 - September 2013
New York State Unified Court System  2008 - 2009
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health  2007 - 2007
Texas House of Representatives   2007 - 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Family Law, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Immigration Law, Westlaw, Hearings, Trials, Policy Analysis, Public Policy

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

University of London   2006 — 2006
International Law and Legal Studies

University of Houston   2002 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, English/ Corporate Communications

Experience
Granite Public Affairs   January 2011 - Present
Heckmann Public Affairs   May 2010 - January 2011
Texas Governors Office  2007 - 2010
Texas Governors Office  December 2006 - June 2007
Texas Governors Office  2001 - 2006
Dean International  1999 - 2001
Texas Sunset Advisory Commission  1997 - 1999
Texas House of Representatives   January 1997 - July 1997

Skills
Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Political Science, Legislative, Legislative Analysis, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Legislative Advocacy, Legislative Relations, Lobbying, Legislation, Government, Policy, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Nonprofits, State Government, Fundraising, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Message Development, Public Administration, Economic Development, Governmental Affairs, Administrative Law, Community Development, Federal Government, Media Relations, Energy Policy, Local Government, International Relations, Spokesperson, Public/private..., Foreign Policy, Public Relations, Environmental Law, State Politics, Land Use, Legislative Affairs, Crisis Management, Campaigns, Health Policy, Government Agencies, Environmental Policy

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD, Law

Texas A&M University   1988 — 1993
BS, Political Science

Experience
Texas Workforce Commission  July 2008 - Present
Paxton Pratt PLLC   June 2006 - July 2008
Texas House of Representatives   November 2004 - July 2008

Skills
Government Relations, Public Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Regulatory Affairs, Welfare, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Policy/Procedure..., Communications Planning, Media Relations, Office Management, Policy, Analysis, Legal Writing, Research, Legislation, Program Management, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, State Government, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   1999 — 2004
BA, Political Science

Ursuline Academy of Dallas   1994 — 1997

Experience
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   May 2010 - August 2010
United States District Court - Western District of Texas  June 2009 - August 2009
Texas Sixth Court of Appeals   May 2009 - July 2009
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  August 2007 - August 2008
Texas House of Representatives   January 2007 - May 2007

Education
Texas Tech University School of Law   2008 — 2011

Texas State University-San Marcos   2004 — 2007
BA, Political Science

Experience
Texas Medical Association  August 2006 - Present
Texas Senate  2006 - 2006
Texas House of Representatives   1991 - 2005

Skills
Administrative Law, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Government, Governmental Affairs, Legal Writing, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Issues, Legislative Policy, Legislative Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Research

Education
Texas State University
MPA, Public Administration, Public Finance Concentration

The University of Texas at Austin
BA, History

Experience
Texas Hospital Association  July 2014 - Present
Texas Health and Human Services Commission  July 2010 - July 2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission  October 2006 - June 2010
Stateside Associates  2005 - 2006
Texas House of Representatives   January 2003 - July 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Health Care Systems, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Policy, State Government, Legislative Research, Government, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Politics, Non-profits, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Internal Communications, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, Nonprofits

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Texas A&M University   2001 — 2005
B.S., Political Science/Economics

Experience
Design Workshop  June 2014 - December 2014
Texas A&M Transportation Institute  August 2012 - July 2013
Texas A&M Transportation Institute  June 2012 - August 2012
Texas House of Representatives   May 2011 - August 2011
National Museum of the Pacific War   May 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Sustainability, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Research, Politics, Urban Design, ArcGIS, Urban Planning, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Adobe Indesign, Google Sketch-Up, Photoshop Elements, GIS (enrolled during..., Transportation Planning, High Speed Rail, Aviation, Site Design and..., Landscape Architecture

Education
Texas A&M University   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Urban and Regional Planning, 3.2

Experience
University of St. Thomas  March 2008 - Present
Thrive Media Management LLC   October 2012 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   December 2006 - July 2007
Strategic Partnerships Inc.  August 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Web Content Management, Publications, Digital Photography, Photography, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Videography, Public Policy, Event Photography, SMO, Social Media Management, Community Management, Politics, Online Publications, Desktop Publishing, Blogging Software, Political Science, Social Media Strategist, Database Admin, Print Publications, Archiving, Digital Preservation, Feature Writing, Online Community..., Client Relationship..., Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Publications Management, Social Media Education, Database management, Government Procurement, Client Communication, Government Relations, Employee Management, Purchasing Agent, Blog Management, Political Research, Social Media Best..., Marketing for Small..., Environmental..., Wedding Photojournalism, Executive Headshots, Natural Lighting, Photographic Lighting, RAW Processing, Creative Imaging

Education
University of St. Thomas (TX)   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing

University of St. Thomas (TX)   2009 — 2011
MLA, Political Science & Public Administration

Texas State University-San Marcos   2006 — 2010
MSIS, Mass Communication & Organizational Communication

Texas State University   2002 — 2005
BA, Organizational Communication & Mass Communication

Lee College   1999 — 2002
AA, Journalism

Humanities And The Arts High School   1998 — 1999
Diploma, Liberal Arts

St. Mary's College   1991 — 1996
Diploma, Liberal Arts

Experience
Centurion American Development   August 2012 - Present
Representative Brandon Creighton   December 2011 - July 2012
Texas House of Representatives   February 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Analysis, Training, Spanish, Policy, Finance, Budgets, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Real Estate Financing, Municipal Bonds, Due Diligence, Politics, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Social Media

Education
Universidad Pablo de Olavide   2010 — 2010
International Economics, Spanish

Texas Christian University   2007 — 2010
B.S. Economics, International Economics, Spanish, Buisness

Experience
Myres & Associates, PLLC   January 2015 - Present
Rosenfeld, Hafron, Shapiro & Farmer   June 2008 - October 2014
Katz Law Office Ltd.  April 2007 - June 2008
Texas Attorney General  2005 - 2005
Texas House of Representatives   December 2002 - June 2003
Texas House of Representatives   February 2001 - June 2001

Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Domestic Relations, Hearings

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2004 — 2006
J.D., Law

Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2003 — 2004
Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

South Houston High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Texas General Land Office  December 2014 - Present
Texas Department of Agriculture  April 2014 - December 2014
Crosswind Communications   December 2012 - March 2014
Texas House of Representatives   January 2003 - January 2013
Rodriguez, Colvin, Chaney & Saenz, L.L.P.   April 2005 - November 2010
Aaron Peña & Associates   1990 - 2005
Peña, McDonald, Prestia, and Ornelas   May 1988 - 1990
Austin Independent School District  August 1984 - May 1985

Skills
Legislative, Media Relations, Government Relations, Civil Litigation, Politics, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Trials, Grassroots

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   1984 — 1987
Juris Doctorate, Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Government

The University of Texas-Pan American   1980 — 1982
Government

Edinburg High School   1973 — 1977

Experience
Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs (BHCC)   July 2009 - Present
Santos Alliances   August 2012 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   February 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Policy, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Coalitions, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Political Science, Policy Research, Government, Media Relations, Legislative Affairs, State Government, Message Development

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Public Administration - Concentration in International Relations / Foreign Affairs

The University of Texas at Austin   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government - Minor in Business

Experience
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission  June 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - May 2013
Thurgood Marshall School of Law  August 2011 - December 2011
Eccles & McIntosh, PC   August 2009 - May 2010
Champions Academy WAYA   September 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Estate Planning, Teaching, Budgets

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

The University of Texas at Austin   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   December 2012 - Present
Isaac for Texas   July 2012 - December 2012
Ron Simmons for State Representative   February 2012 - June 2012
Texas House of Representatives   January 2011 - February 2012
Committee to Elect Jason Isaac   August 2010 - November 2010
YMCA of Greater Houston  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Politics, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Constituent Services, Government, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Political Science, Public Relations, Coalitions, Leadership, Speech Writing

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2007 — 2011
B.A., B.S., Politcal Science, Geography

Experience
CBRE  March 2013 - Present
LBJ Foundation and Library   November 2011 - January 2013
Texas Attorney General  December 2009 - July 2011
Texas Attorney General  November 2007 - December 2009
Texas House of Representatives   January 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Mediation, International Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Commercial Leasing, Office Brokerage, Commercial Real Estate, Lease Negotiations, Relationship Management, Sales, Legislation, Strategy, Social Media, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Facebook

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Denali Advanced Integration  September 2014 - April 2015
Amazon  October 2013 - September 2014
Lone Star Film Society  April 2009 - December 2011
National Association of Latino Independent Producers  May 2010 - September 2010
Red Giant Media/Intrinsic Value Films   January 2010 - April 2010
Texas Frightmare Weekend Film Festival   2010 - 2010
Dallas Video Festival   2010 - 2010
World Savings  2006 - 2007
Texas House of Representatives   January 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Video Production, Screenwriting, Public Speaking, Event Management, Event Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Operations Management, Process Improvement

Education
Texas Christian University   2009 — 2010
MLA

The University of Texas at Austin   1997 — 2001
BA, Psychology

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   November 2014 - Present
Wimberley Radio.com   August 2013 - August 2015
Sun Radio Network   August 2011 - January 2015
Circle C Child Development Center  June 2010 - June 2013
Grey Rock Golf Club  November 2008 - November 2009
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa  July 2007 - November 2008

Skills
Event Management, Social Networking, Radio, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Advertising, Editing, Microsoft Office, Politics, Marketing Communications, Legislative Policy, Broadcast Journalism, History, Business Intelligence, Golf, Underwriting, Legislative Research, Radio Host, Radio Producing, Broadcast, Live Sound, Sound Equipment, Sound Mixing, Concert Production, Music Production, Fundraising, Teaching, Political Science, American History, Religious History, Physical Geography, Political Geography, Urban Geography, Golf Course Management, Creative Writing, Presentations, Economics, Research, Library Research, Google Analytics, Test Preparation, Networking, Situational Leadership, Retail Marketing, Child Development, Television, Spanish, Driving Performance, Branch Banking, Credit Unions

Education
Texas State University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree

Experience
City of Houston  September 2015 - Present
Texas Southern University  May 2010 - September 2015
HELP Disaster Management   January 2015 - August 2015
Mid-America Apartment Communities  2005 - 2009
Texas House of Representatives   May 2006 - August 2006
2004-2005 Texas State Senate, Media Services   November 2004 - May 2005
2004 Texas State Senate   August 2002 - November 2004
San Antonio City Council, District   September 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Access, Outlook, Recruiting, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Budgets, Policy, Microsoft Publisher, Office Management, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Training

Education
Texas Southern University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Texas State University   2000 — 2006
BPA, Public Administration

InternshipsTexas State University   2004 — 2004
B.A, Public Administration and Political Science

Experience
Texas House Of Representatives   February 2015 - Present
Emmis Austin Radio  May 2013 - November 2013
Embassy Suites Hotel  May 2010 - August 2012
Omni Hotels  January 2010 - May 2010
Barton Creek Resort & Spa  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Social Media, Service Delivery, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Facebook, Lacrosse, Business Analysis, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Marketing, Presentations, Interpersonal Skill, SEO, Written & Verbal..., CRM, Event Producing, Promotions, Leadership, Sales, Video Production, Video Editing, Public Speaking

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing

Experience
The Human Solution  September 2015 - Present
Freelance  January 2009 - Present
Impress Labs  February 2015 - April 2015
PIXO, Inc.   January 2014 - November 2014
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - November 2013
Central Track  June 2012 - October 2012
San Marcos Daily Record  January 2012 - May 2012
CultureMap  2011 - 2011
Texas State University  2011 - 2011

Skills
Journalism, Press Releases, Editing, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Editorial, Blogging, Politics, Interviews, Photojournalism, Copy Editing, Legislative Relations, Digital Storytelling, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, AP Style, Bill Analysis, Video Editing, Technical Writing, SPSS, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
Texas State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sociology, minor in Journalism

Richland College & Austin Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Journalism

Experience
City of Houston  June 2014 - Present
New Orleans Inspector General's Office   November 2012 - May 2014
City of River Falls  August 2011 - October 2012
Bush School Student Government Association   January 2010 - December 2010
City of Bryan  May 2010 - August 2010
Allensworth and Porter, LLP   September 2007 - August 2009
Texas House of Representatives   January 2007 - June 2007
Office of the Governor of Texas  September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Government, Economic Development, Public Administration, Policy, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Local Government, Transportation Planning, Budgets, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Legislation, Lean Tools, 5S, Kaizen, ArcGIS, Public Speaking, Finance, Research, State Government, Stata, Analysis, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Community Development

Education
Texas A&M University   2009 — 2011
Master, Public Administration

The University of Texas at San Antonio   2007 — 2007
Summer Law School Preparation Academy

The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2006
B.A., Dual Major- Political Science and History

Experience
Found Media Group  September 2015 - Present
Andrea Frances Communications   2007 - Present
Austin Food Magazine   January 2013 - Present
Maven Affairs   October 2013 - Present
Strange Fruit Public Relations   May 2013 - September 2013
American Lung Association of the Central States  January 2012 - January 2013
The University of Texas System - Governmental Relations   January 2009 - February 2012
2008 Legislative Solutions, Inc   April 2008 - August 2008
Byrd Davis Furman   October 2007 - April 2008
Texas House of Representatives   September 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Non-profits, Governmental Relations, Advocacy, Writing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Budget Process, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Research and Analysis, Social Media..., Social Media Campaigns, Creative Strategy, Lifestyle Writing, Blogging, Culinary Skills, Planning & Execution of..., Public Speaking, International Relations, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
MPAff, Social and Health Policy

Texas State University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Texas State University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Apache Corporation  August 2015 - Present
Apache Corporation  September 2014 - August 2015
Purple Land Management  November 2012 - September 2014
Queenan Law Firm, P.C.   September 2010 - August 2012
Kobs, Haney & Hundley, L.L.P.   May 2009 - May 2010
Tarrant County Criminal Court #8   May 2008 - August 2008
Texas House of Representatives   August 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Family Law, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Personal Injury, Oil & Gas Law, Contract Negotiation

Education
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

The University of Texas at Austin   2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   August 2012 - Present
71st TIOG   August 2012 - Present
US Army  October 2008 - Present
United States Army  March 2010 - July 2011

Skills
National Security, Interagency Coordination, Afghanistan, Military Training, Emergency Management, Combat, Intelligence, Air Force, Reconnaissance, Military Operations, Organizational..., Force Protection, Operational Planning, Army, Command, Counterinsurgency, Defense, Government, Government Contracting, Homeland Security, Information Assurance, Intelligence Analysis, Military, Military Experience, Military Liaison, Military Logistics, Security Clearance, Special Operations, Weapons

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Civil Litigation, Oil and Gas, and Negotiations.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   December 2012 - Present
Texas Association of Business  September 2012 - December 2012
Voters Act   April 2011 - December 2012
Entrepreneurs for Better Leadership   January 2011 - August 2012
HillCo Partners  July 2009 - December 2009
BGR Government Affairs, LLC   May 2008 - August 2008
American Airlines  September 2007 - May 2008
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Relations, Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
MPM, Political Management

Texas Christian University   2006 — 2010
Political Science

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   January 2015 - Present
Murphy Nasica and Associates   June 2014 - November 2014
Murphy Nasica and Associates   March 2014 - May 2014
Pete Sessions for U.S. Congress   October 2013 - March 2014
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Cashiering, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Fundraising, Grassroots, Government, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Research

Education
Texas A&M University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Experience
Defense Threat Reduction Agency  July 2013 - March 2015
Defense Threat Reduction Agency  May 2012 - July 2013
Defense Threat Reduction Agency  October 2010 - May 2012
Defense Threat Reduction Agency  July 2008 - October 2010
U.S. Army   July 2006 - June 2007
Stewart & Stevenson  May 2005 - August 2005
Texas House of Representatives   January 2005 - May 2005
Texas Victory 2004   August 2004 - November 2004
U.S. Army   July 2000 - July 2004

Skills
DoD, Military, International Relations, National Security, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Government, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Command, Program Management, Defense, Export Controls, MS Project, Army, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Office, Security Clearance, Leadership, Military Experience, ITAR, CPARS, Source Selection, Property Management, EAR, Policy, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Project, Performance Based..., Government Contracting, Past Performance..., Microsoft Excel, Requirements Development, Interagency Coordination, interagency agreements, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Transportation Planning, Transportation..., Distribution Logistics, Cost Variance Analysis, Budget Management, Government Contract...

Education
Texas A&M University   2005 — 2008
Master’s Degree

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree

Experience
DCCCD  June 2015 - Present
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP   May 2013 - April 2015
The White House - Executive Office of The President  August 2012 - April 2013
The White House - Executive Office of The President  June 2010 - August 2012
AARP  October 2009 - September 2010
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP   June 2008 - August 2008
Texas House of Representatives   January 2005 - August 2006
Rafael Anchia for State Representative Campaign   December 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Coalitions, Politics, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Affairs, International Relations, Government, Strategic Planning, International Trade, Political Consulting, Social Media, Political Communication, Message Development, Legal Research, Federal Government, Press Releases, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Community Development, Policy, Grassroots

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

St. Louis University - Madrid   2007 — 2007

The University of Texas at Austin   1996 — 1999
B.S.

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   December 2012 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   December 2010 - December 2012
PriceWaterhouseCoopers  February 2008 - September 2010
A&R Consulting Solutions   June 2007 - January 2008
Congressional Research Service  September 2006 - May 2007
State of Florida Legislature   May 2006 - July 2006
Texas Legislature  January 2003 - September 2005

Skills
Program Evaluation, Public Policy Research, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Policy Research, Legislative Relations, Research, Politics, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Political Science, Fundraising, International Relations, Public Speaking

Education
Texas A&M University   2005 — 2007
Master, Public Administration

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, English

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

Experience
TxDOT Government and Public Affairs   February 2010 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   March 2007 - February 2010

Education
Texas State University   1995 — 2000

Experience
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP   February 2010 - Present
Trainor Law Firm, P.C.   May 2008 - February 2010
Texas House of Representatives   January 2003 - May 2008
Texas Office of the Secretary of State  July 2005 - July 2006
Texas House of Representatives   December 1998 - July 2005

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Litigation, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legislation, Civil Litigation, Election Law, Policy Analysis, Courts, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Politics, Appeals, Campaigns, Election Monitoring, Government, Campaign Finance, Policy, Elections, Mediation, Campaign Management, Public Speaking

Education
Texas A&M University School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D.

Texas A&M University   1992 — 1997
BS

Experience
Texas Classroom Teachers Association  October 1990 - Present
Texas Senate  1989 - 1999
Texas House of Representatives   1985 - 1988

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   1985 — 1987
MPubAff

Texas A&M University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Experience
Space Exploration Technologies  May 2014 - Present
SunPower Corporation  January 2014 - May 2014
Lumeris  January 2012 - January 2014
Remedy Intelligent Staffing  2010 - December 2011
KeyStaff  October 2008 - April 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch  September 2007 - October 2008
Texas House of Representatives   January 2007 - July 2007
24 Hour Fitness  2004 - 2006

Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Account Management, Relationship Management, Training, Management, Marketing, Sales, Vendor Management, Business Development, Healthcare, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Placement, Staffing Services, Project Management, Screening, New Business Development, Leadership, Interviews, Internet Recruiting, Consulting

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2002 — 2006
BS, Management

Anderson High School

Franklin High School

Experience
HEB  June 1999 - October 2011
House Research Organization  January 2009 - July 2009
Texas House of Representatives   January 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Legislation

Education
Texas State University
Bachelors, Political Science

Experience
University of Texas at Arlington  August 2014 - Present
UNT Health Science Center  July 2012 - August 2014
ACH Child & Family Services  January 2009 - June 2012
ACH Child & Family Services  April 2007 - June 2009
Texas House of Representatives   August 2008 - December 2008
Bridge Youth and Family Services   May 2006 - August 2008
Tarrant County Juvenile Services  August 2005 - May 2006
South Hills Christian Church   August 2005 - May 2006
Fort Worth ISD  August 2003 - May 2006
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth / Communities in Schools   August 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Nonprofits, Social Services, Public Policy, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Program Development, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Public Speaking, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Social Justice, Research, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Group Facilitation, Facilitation, Grassroots

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas   2014 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy and Political Economy

The University of Texas at Arlington   2006 — 2009
Master of Science, Social Work, Summa Cum Laude

Texas Christian University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Social Work, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   March 2015 - June 2015
Texas Democratic Party  April 2014 - November 2014
Empower The Vote Texas   December 2012 - March 2014
Texas Democratic Party  November 2005 - November 2012

Skills
Voting Rights, Election Law, Voter Education, Voter Contact, Voter Registration, Political Consulting, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Political Communication, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Legislation, Legislative Research, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Grassroots, Policy Analysis, Fundraising

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Texas Christian University   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Experience
Hay Hills Christian Learning Center   June 2015 - Present
Creative Memories  March 2007 - Present
Thirty-One Gifts  October 2010 - Present
Hays CISD  August 2014 - June 2015
Hays Hills Baptist Christian Learning Center   August 2008 - August 2014
Texas House of Representatives   January 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Analysis, Coaching, Leadership Development

Education
Texas State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor, Sociology, Business Administration

Experience
The University of Texas at Austin  April 2013 - Present
Trinity Preparatory Academy   2011 - 2013
Leander ISD  August 2010 - August 2011
Texas House of Representatives   January 2005 - January 2009
Texas Legislative Council  October 2004 - January 2005
The University of Texas-Vaughn Gross Center for Reading & Language Arts   August 2004 - October 2004

Skills
Non-profits, Data-driven Decision..., Psychological Assessment, Elementary Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2008 — 2011
Specialist, School Psychology

The University of Texas at Austin   1999 — 2004
B.A., Psychology, Applied Learning & Development

Experience
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation   June 2015 - Present
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation   April 2011 - May 2015
BMCSELECT   August 2006 - November 2010
L&W Supply  May 2003 - June 2006
Centex Homes  December 2001 - May 2003
Texas House of Representatives   January 1995 - September 1997

Skills
Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Training, Operations Management, Policy, Public Speaking, Safety Management..., Safety Training, Supervisory Skills, Workers Compensation, Budgets

Education
University of Oklahoma   1997 — 1999
Public Administration

Texas A&M University   1990 — 1994
BS, Political Science

Experience
Fulbright & Company   June 2009 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Legislative Research, Constituent Services, Legislation, Public Policy, Politics, Custom Furniture, Boardrooms, Furnishings, Space planning, FF&E, Floor Plans, Finish, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Space Planning, Customer Service

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2004 — 2008
Public Administration

Experience
Texas House of Representatives   January 2013 - April 2013
Matt Stillwell Campaign   May 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Voter Registration, Votebuilder, Field Work, Social Networking, Computer Proficiency, Bilingual, Public Policy, Media Relations, Press Releases, Community Development, Politics, Political Consulting, Facebook, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Legislation, Social Media, Leadership, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Government

Education
University of Houston   2014 — 2014
Political Science

Texas State University-San Marcos
Political Science/ History

Experience
Gregg Industrial Insulators, Inc.   1976 - Present
Texas House of Representatives   1997 - 2010
United States Postal Service  1971 - 1974

Skills
Legislation, Legislative Relations, Enforcement, Energy, International Relations, Strategic Planning, Policy, Program Development, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Training, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Politics, Political Communication, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis

Education
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Business Administration.