Experience
Georgia State Senate   1995 - Present

Skills
Nonprofits, Politics, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Legislation, Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Campaigns, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Constituent Services, Political Organization, Political Strategy, Political Management, Coalitions, African development, African Development, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Grassroots, Public Speaking, Public Relations

Education
Georgia State University

Morris Brown College

Experience
Georgia General Assembly  May 2011 - Present
Office of Lt. Governor of Georgia   August 2008 - May 2011
Georgia Department of Agriculture  April 2007 - March 2008
Georgia State Senate   2003 - 2007

Skills
Public Policy, Government Agencies, Government, Local Government, Communication, Writing, Research, Microsoft Technologies, Maptitude, Lobbying, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Public Relations, State Government, Speech Writing, Politics, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Political Campaigns, Economic Development, Governmental Affairs, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Strategic Communications

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2001 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Public Policy

Darton College   1999 — 2001
Associate of Science (A.S.), Political Science and Government

Georgia State University

Experience
Barton Child Law and Policy Center  August 2015 - Present
Dekalb County Child Advocacy Center  January 2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Miami Regional Trial Advocacy Team   August 2014 - Present
South Asian Law Students Association   August 2014 - Present
Family and Child Law Society   August 2014 - Present
Kwartin Law Office   March 2014 - August 2014
Glenn Memorial Youth Basketball League   November 2013 - February 2014
Georgia State Senate   January 2013 - March 2013
Global Youth Connect  June 2012 - July 2012
Southeast Regional College Expedition   April 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Stata, Politics, Public Policy

Education
Emory University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Emory University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Philosophy (Double Major)

Experience
Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC   May 2015 - July 2015
Georgia State Senate   January 2014 - March 2014
UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities   May 2013 - July 2013
Augusta Newsprint  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Interpersonal Skill, Office Administration, Critical Thinking, Organization, Public Speaking, Writing, Research, Editing, Leadership, Teamwork, Politics

Education
Duke University School of Law   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Georgia   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

The University of Georgia   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
Georgia Institute of Technology Office of Government and Community Relations   January 2014 - Present
Georgia State Senate   January 2015 - April 2015

Skills
Microsoft Office, Leadership, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, English, Social Media, Spanish, Community Outreach, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Event Management

Education
Georgia Tech   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Affairs and Modern Languages

Experience
Georgia State Senate   January 2015 - Present
Gap Inc.  November 2014 - January 2015
Newk's Eatery  September 2013 - October 2014
Spirit Halloween  August 2012 - November 2012
Spirit Halloween  August 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Food Service, Sales, Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Inventory Management, P, Restaurants, Time Management, Team Building, Hotels, Social Networking

Education
Gwinnett Technical College   2013 — 2013

Randolph-Macon College   2009 — 2012

Experience
Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A.   July 2009 - Present
Georgia State Senate   January 2006 - July 2009

Skills
Social Media, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Healthcare, Policy, Public Speaking, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Legal Research

Education
Florida State University College of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D.

Florida State University   1997 — 2001
B.A., English

Experience
Georgia State Senate   July 2014 - Present
Ombudsman Educational Services  October 2013 - May 2015
Freedom Trail Tours   June 2013 - June 2014
Savannah State University  August 2012 - May 2013
Gulfstream Aerospace  June 2012 - November 2012
Entertainment Solutions, Inc.   October 2011 - November 2011
Cargill  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Critical Thinking, Leadership, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Management, Event Planning, Time Management, Aerospace Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Analytical Skills, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Access, Analysis, Business Analysis, Statistical Data..., Global E-commerce, Social Networking, Public Relations, Management, Editing, Fundraising, Marketing, Event Management, Team Leadership, Research, Social Media, Data Entry, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Program Management

Education
Savannah State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Global Logistics & International Business

Experience
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia  September 2014 - Present
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia  December 2007 - Present
Georgia Department of Community Health  2006 - 2007
Georgia State Senate   2002 - 2006
Georgia Department of Education  1999 - 2002
Georgia Senate Information Office   1998 - 1999
Office of the Governor  1997 - 1998
The Georgia Times   1997 - 1997

Skills
Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Fundraising, Legislation, Governmental Affairs, Media Relations, Constituent Services, Public Speaking, Government, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Leadership, Crisis Communications, Strategic Planning, Policy, Event Planning, Management, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Budgets, Research, Speech Writing, Crisis Management, Economic Development, Leadership Development, Press Releases, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Program Development, State Government, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Coalitions, Newsletters, Program Evaluation, Political Science, Policy Research, Public Administration, Editing, Event Management, Customer Service, Government Relations

Education
Georgia Southern University   2012 — 2016
Master's degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Kennesaw State University   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Media Communication

The University of Georgia   1994 — 1995
Journalism

Young Harris College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts, Journalism

Experience
Goodwin Procter LLP  2015 - Present
TI:GER (Technology and Innovation: Generating Economic Results)   September 2012 - May 2014
Georgia State Senate   January 2014 - April 2014
Research Assistant for Professor Julie Seaman   May 2012 - December 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   June 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Public Policy, Research, Policy Analysis, Editing, Statistics, Lexis, Nonprofits, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Patents

Education
Emory University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law

Emory University   2007 — 2010
M.A., Neuroscience and Animal Behavior

East Tennessee State University   2004 — 2007
B.S., Psychology, Biology

Georgia Institute of Technology
TI:GER Program- Patent Track

Experience
LD Squared, Inc.   January 2003 - Present
South Cobb Redevelopment Authority   April 2013 - Present
Smyrna Downtown Development Authority   April 1991 - Present
Development Authority of Dekalb County   March 2014 - October 2014
Croy Engineering  May 2011 - January 2014
Georgia State Senate   January 2005 - January 2013
PBS&J Inc.   March 2009 - May 2011
Georgia House of Representatives  January 2003 - January 2005
Cobb Transit Advisory Board   January 1999 - January 2003
Vee-Jay Inc.   January 1990 - January 2003

Skills
Legislative Relations, Economic Development, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Government, Coalitions, Redevelopment, Local Government, State Government, Transportation, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Politics, Governmental Affairs, Community Development, Legislation, Public Affairs, Nonprofits, Policy, Project Management, Media Relations, Political Science, Strategic Communications, Federal Government, Community Outreach, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Grants, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Public Administration, Community Organizing, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Crisis Communications, Volunteer Management, Mediation

Education
Kennesaw State University   1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Google  August 2015 - Present
Georgia Department of Economic Development  May 2014 - Present
Georgia Department of Economic Development  August 2012 - Present
Invest Atlanta  October 2011 - August 2012
Atlanta Development Authority  March 2010 - October 2011
Georgia Department of Economic Development  February 2009 - November 2009
Georgia Department of Economic Development  January 2008 - February 2009
Georgia Department of Economic Development  August 2005 - December 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology  May 2004 - August 2005
Georgia State Senate   January 2004 - May 2004

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Public Relations, Strategy, Fundraising, Economics, Program Management, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Government, Marketing, Management, International Relations, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Policy, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Small Business, Budgets, Public Policy, Project Management, Management Consulting, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Grants, Non-profits, Logistics, Location Intelligence, Public/private..., Real Estate, Research, Investments, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Negotiation, Program Development, Team Building, Media Relations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Real Estate Development, Event Management, Grant Writing, Data Analysis

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2003 — 2005
Master of Science, International Affairs

Wake Forest University   1998 — 2002
B.A., Sociology

Experience
Georgia State Senate   December 2013 - Present
NorthSide Bank  October 2013 - Present
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce  January 2013 - Present
Allstate...The Thompson Group   March 2007 - Present
Quoteburst   March 2007 - Present
Coverstar Automatic Pool Covers, Inc.   January 1990 - Present
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce  January 2012 - January 2013
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce  January 2011 - January 2012
The Etowah Education Foundation   2009 - January 2012
Bruce Thompson State Farm   August 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Economic Development, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Negotiation, New Business Development, Insurance, Marketing, Program Development, Social Media, Property & Casualty..., Fixed Annuities, Commercial Insurance, Account Management, Budgets, Business Planning, Coaching, Customer Retention, Employee Benefits, Finance, General Insurance, Human Resources, Health Insurance, Leadership, Liability, Small Business, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Sales, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Research, Training, Underwriting, Life Insurance, Long-term Care, Nonprofits, Policy, Banking, Disability Insurance

Education
Montana State University-Northern   1983 — 1986
Associates, Business Major

Big Sandy High   1980 — 1983

State Farm

Experience
BrightWell Talent Solutions   July 2015 - Present
Georgia Tax Credits, LLC   March 2009 - Present
Mandala International   April 2014 - July 2015
Trio Brazil   November 2012 - April 2014
TRIO media group  March 2004 - April 2014
Georgia State Senate   January 1992 - December 1995

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing, Strategy, Market Planning, Advertising, Email Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Film, Entertainment, Event Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Development, Social Media, Web Design, Media Relations, SEO, Marketing Research, Social Networking

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   1981 — 1985

Experience
Tennessee Valley Authority  January 2014 - Present
Tennessee Valley Authority  October 2009 - Present
Georgia Chamber of Commerce  November 2006 - November 2009
Office of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson   December 2004 - November 2006
Georgians for Isakson  June 2004 - December 2004
Georgia State Senate   June 2003 - June 2004
Georgia State Senate   December 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Energy, Government Relations, Environmental, Legislative, Lobbying, Federal Government, Nuclear Policy, Legislative Relations

Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management   2012 — 2012
Leadership & Management for Accelerated Performance Program Certificate

Georgia Southern University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Political Science & Speech Communications

Experience
City of Chattanooga  February 2014 - Present
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc.   October 2010 - December 2013
Cincinnati Country Day School  July 2009 - October 2010
Wachovia Securities  February 2007 - June 2009
The McCallie School  July 2004 - September 2006
The McCallie School  July 2001 - July 2004
Georgia State Senate   2000 - 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Writing, Public Finance, Municipal, Capital Markets, Investment Advisory, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Management, Municipalities, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Budgets, Customer Service, Social Media, Community Outreach, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Event Management

Education
The University of Georgia   1996 — 2000
BA

The McCallie School   1990 — 1996

St. Nicholas

Experience
Tommy Newberry Coaching   May 2013 - Present
Georgia State Senate   January 2013 - Present

Skills
Military, Security Clearance, Military Operations, Military Experience, Army, Operations Management, Operational Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Building, DoD, National Security, Command, Leadership, Force Protection, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Training, Government, Security, Program Management, Intelligence, Policy, Coaching

Education
United States Military Academy at West Point   1996 — 2000
BS, General Management

Experience
Georgia State Senate   November 2009 - Present
Caribou Coffee  December 2013 - April 2015
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.   February 2008 - November 2009

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Government, Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Outlook, Customer Service, Community Development, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Economic Development

Education
Georgia State University   2005 — 2009
BBA, Business Economics

Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business   2005 — 2008
BBA, Business Economics

Newbury College   2003 — 2005
Small Business Administration/Management

Experience
Georgia State Senate   September 2015 - Present
First Data Corporation  August 2014 - September 2015
Kennesaw State University  September 2013 - February 2015
Restaurant Industry  March 2000 - July 2013
Cobb County Schools  April 2009 - June 2011
City of Woodstock  January 2011 - May 2011
Niche Cubed (N3)   March 2008 - October 2008
Fulton County Government  May 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Policy, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Government, Microsoft Word, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Local Government, Project Planning, Management, Budgets, Public Speaking, Time Management, Staff Development, Training, Marketing, Conflict Resolution, Analysis

Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Kennesaw State University   2009 — 2011
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Governmental Administration

Kennesaw State University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
Keystone Pharmacy Services   April 2012 - Present
Physicians' Pharmaceutical Corporation  March 2007 - Present
Paul L. Shanor II, LLC   January 2002 - Present
Centene Corporation  February 2005 - December 2012
Physicians' Pharmaceutical Corporation  2008 - 2009
Medical Association of Georgia  December 1987 - August 2001
Georgia State Senate   June 1983 - November 1987

Skills
Managed Care, Provider Relations, Healthcare, Medicaid, Health Policy, Hospitals, Medicare, Healthcare Consulting, Health Insurance, Policy, Public Health, Strategy, Pharmacy Benefit..., HIPAA, Network Development, Claim, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Physicians, Insurance, Healthcare Management, Disease Management, Healthcare Industry, Quality Improvement

Education
Emory University   1967 — 1977
BA, Doctor of Law, Political Science, Law

Experience
Tribe Fitness   October 2011 - May 2015
Connect Events  June 2014 - December 2014
Georgia State Senate   January 2014 - April 2014
CVS Caremark Corporation  March 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Communication, Time Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Brand Development, Personal Training, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Goal Oriented, Strength & Conditioning, Legislative Policy, Sales, Oral Communication, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, IT Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

Education
The University of Georgia   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Consumer Economics

Gainesville State College
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Great Promise Partnership   2013 - Present
Georgia Department of Community Affairs  June 2003 - August 2013
Georgia State Senate   January 2001 - December 2003
Beatty Enterprises   April 1981 - April 2003
Georgia House of Representatives  January 1991 - December 1993
Teacher/Football Coach   August 1974 - August 1981

Education
University of Georgia - College of Education   1973 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Harding University   1971 — 1972
History

Experience
King & Spalding  June 2014 - Present
U.S. District Court   May 2012 - August 2012
Georgia State Senate   May 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Writing, Drafting patent..., Westlaw, Legal Research

Education
Charleston School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Georgia State University   2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Brains and Behavior, 3.4

The University of Georgia   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Experience
John A. DiNatale Law Firm   January 2015 - Present
Carter for Governor  April 2014 - November 2014
Georgia State Senate   January 2014 - April 2014
Georgians for a Healthy Future   May 2012 - June 2013
GSU College of Law & Georgians for a Healthy Future   August 2011 - May 2012
Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic   August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Consulting, Administrative Law, Government Law, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Research, Health & Safety..., Legislative Affairs, Legislative Policy, Legislative Issues, State Legislation, Policy Research, Policy Analysis, Policy, Policy Writing, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Rights, Problem Solving, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal, Health Law, Legislation, Health Insurance, Writing, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Public Policy

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Health Law

The University of Georgia   2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Experience
Littler Mendelson  April 2015 - Present
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP  2014 - 2015
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP  2013 - 2013
Burr & Forman LLP  2012 - 2012
Crossroads Campaigns  2011 - 2011
Georgia State Senate   2010 - 2011

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)

Georgia Institute of Technology   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History, Technology, and Society

Experience
City of Atlanta  June 2015 - Present
Georgia State Senate   January 2015 - May 2015
Fisher & Phillips LLP  October 2014 - December 2014
EEOC  August 2013 - January 2014
EEOC  December 2012 - August 2013
Taylor English Duma LLP  May 2012 - August 2012
Taylor English Duma LLP  January 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation, Litigation, Employment Law..., Employment..., Legal Writing, Trials, Mediation, Litigation Support, Courts, Appeals, Employment Law, Lexis, Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Hearings, Federal Employment Law, Administrative Law, Motions, Civil Rights, Employment Contracts, Legal Assistance, LexisNexis

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

The University of Georgia   2006 — 2010
B.A., History

University of Richmond School of Law

Experience
SunPlus Data Group, Inc.   January 2014 - September 2014
Pure Dental Health   August 2013 - January 2014
Hale Retail Group   March 2012 - August 2013
Georgia State Senate   September 2006 - January 2012
University of Georgia / Carl Vinson Institute of Government   May 2000 - September 2006

Skills
Employee Relations, Project Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Webmaster Services, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Professional Writing, Website Maintenance, Employee Benefits, Management, Nonprofits, Website Development, Policy, Interviews, Strategy, Leadership, Fundraising, Program Management, Recruiting, Government, Team Building, Community Outreach, Personnel Management, Executive Search, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Community, Community Organizing, Community Management, Team Leadership, Community Engagement, Teamwork, Diabetic Foot Care, Water Skiing, Cold Calling, Truck Driving, CAD, Rubik's Cube, Mac OS

Education
The University of Georgia   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts

College of Coastal Georgia   1994 — 1997
Associate of Science

Glynn Academy High School   1990 — 1994
College Preparatory Diploma

Experience
Connie Stokes for Lt. Governor   November 2013 - Present
DeKalb County Commission   October 2004 - December 2010
Georgia State Senate   January 1995 - October 2004

Skills
Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Strategy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Management Consulting, Program Management, Public Policy, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Government, Non-profits, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Public Speaking, Training, Community Outreach, Change Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Economic Development, Research, Teaching, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Grant Writing, Litigation, Legislative Relations, Advocacy, Women's Issues, Real Estate Development, Legal Research, Grassroots Organizing, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Political Science, Politics, American Government, Political Campaigns, Political Communication

Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills   2005 — 2009
MPA, Public Management

Georgia State University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Experience
Alii Healthcare   May 2015 - August 2015
Georgia State Senate   January 2015 - April 2015
Georgia Tech Government and Community Relations Office   January 2014 - December 2014
Georgia Tech Research Institute  June 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Drupal, Java, Minitab, Public Speaking, Python, Research, Teamwork

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial Engineering

Whitefield Academy

Experience
Politics Beauty   November 2011 - Present
The Concerned Beauty Professionals   November 2011 - Present
Georgia State Senate   March 2014 - November 2014
Nails au Naturel, Inc.   May 2003 - July 2013

Skills
Advocacy, Grassroots Lobbying, Lobbying, Congressional Lobbying, Direct Lobbying, Government, Government Advocacy, Beauty Industry, Skin Care, Legislative Relations, Cosmetology, Styling, Politics, Legislative Issues, Nail Care, Hair Care, Cosmetics, Legislation, Eyebrow, Legislative Research, Manicures, Barbering, Nails, Hair

Education
DeVry University-Georgia   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems

International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy   1994 — 1995
Certified Onyxologist, Nail Technician / Manicurist

Experience
Chick-fil-A  November 2012 - Present
Chick-fil-A  September 2010 - November 2012
Caldwell for House   September 2009 - November 2010
Judson Hill for State Senate   August 2008 - November 2010
Berlin Atlantic Capital  September 2008 - September 2010
Georgia State Senate   2007 - 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Budgets, Marketing, Fundraising, Organization, Leadership, Strategy, Demand Planning, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking, Training, Research, Press Releases, Event Planning, Time Management, Customer Service, Facebook

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, International Affairs, Management

Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   May 2011 - Present
Taylor English Duma LLP  July 2007 - May 2011
Chick-fil-A  October 1996 - November 2004
Georgia State Senate   1993 - 1996

Skills
Corporate Law, Franchise Law, Lobbyist, Mergers & Acquisitions, Franchising, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Real Estate, Appeals, Employment Law, Finance, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Leadership, Litigation, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Civil Litigation, Torts, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Criminal Law, Mergers, Venture Capital, Contract Negotiation, Trade Secrets, Family Law, Legal Research, Mediation, Criminal Defense

Education
Georgia State University   1983 — 1988
JD, Law

Valdosta State University   1977 — 1981
BBA, Finance

Experience
Verge Solutions, LLC  January 2014 - Present
Motley Rice  October 2008 - October 2013
Georgia State Senate   January 2008 - October 2008
State of Georgia  August 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Document Review, Process Scheduler, Legal Research, Databases, Healthcare, Leadership, Wordperfect, Government, Community Outreach, Sales

Education
North Georgia College and State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice

Experience
United States Congress  November 2014 - Present
Loudermilk for Congress   April 2013 - Present
Georgia State Senate   January 2011 - Present
Firm-Reliance, Inc.   January 2011 - Present
Freedom Flight Center   July 2008 - Present
Innovative Network Systems Inc   January 1995 - Present
Civil Air Patrol  2005 - 2011
Georgia House of Representatives  January 2005 - December 2010
Honeywell Federal Systems, Inc.   June 1992 - March 1995

Skills
Published Author, IP Networking, Public Speaking, Private Pilot, American History, Government, Policy, Economic Development, Military, Public Relations, Writing, Government Relations, Government Liaison, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Security, Policy Analysis, Politics, Non-profits, Lobbying, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Program Management, Budgets, Operations Management, Team Building, Public Policy, Leadership, Research

Education
Wayland Baptist University   1987 — 1992
BS, Business

University of Alaska Anchorage   1988 — 1989

University of Hawaii at Manoa   1985 — 1986

The University of Texas at Austin   1981 — 1981

Experience
Hood Insurance Agency   June 2000 - Present
Georgia State Senate   November 2014 - Present

Skills
Risk Management, Strategic Planning, D&O, Commercial Lines, Inland Marine, Commercial Insurance, Personal Lines Auto, Construction Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Employment Practices..., Surety Bonds, E&O

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   1995 — 2000
BS, International Affairs

Experience
King & Spalding, LLP   April 2011 - Present
Georgia House of Representatives  February 2011 - April 2011
Cobb County Solicitor General's Office  May 2009 - December 2009
Georgia Department of Community Affairs  November 2007 - March 2009
Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner   August 2002 - October 2007
Collins for Cobb County Commission Chairman   June 2002 - August 2002
John Linder for Congress   November 2001 - April 2002
Georgia State Senate   January 2001 - November 2001
Landmark Communications  February 2000 - May 2001
Plichta & Associates, Attorneys at Law   February 1999 - February 2000

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Politics, Government, Litigation, Public Speaking, Policy, Public Policy, Courts, Legal Research, Grassroots Organizing, Legal Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Trials, Fundraising, Leadership, Torts, Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Hearings, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Non-profits, Product Liability, Legal Issues, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Social Media, Arbitration, Administrative Law, Lexis, Legal Assistance, Web Design, Branding & Identity, Communications Law, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Public Lectures, Speech Writing, Op-eds, International Relations

Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School   2015 — 2016
P.G.D., Global Business, 3.46

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School   2006 — 2010
JD, Law

Georgia Leadership Institute   2008 — 2008
Certificate, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Passed

Governor's Office of Customer Service   2008 — 2008
Certificate, The Art of Customer Service - Train the Trainer, Passed

Georgia State University   2003 — 2006
NA, Major Journalism (Public Relations), Minor Economics, 3.57 out of 4.0

The University of Georgia   1994 — 1997
BA, Political Science, specialization in International Affairs

Coverdell Leadership Institute   2004 — 2005
Certificate, Political and Civic Involvement

Experience
AAHOA  April 2009 - Present
AAHOA - U.S. Largest Hotel Owners Association   April 2009 - December 2014
Georgia State Senate   November 2002 - December 2012
Rogers Communications  January 1994 - December 2011

Skills
Leadership, Government, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Politics, Marketing Strategy, Public Policy, Marketing, Budgets, Political Campaigns, Negotiation, Advertising, Business Strategy, Business Development, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Press Releases, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Social Networking, Research, Political Communication, State Government, Political Consulting, Team Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Management, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Governmental Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Political Science, Grant Writing

Education
Georgia State University   1991 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Georgia Institute of Technology   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Certificate of Economics

Experience
Georgia General Assembly  June 2005 - Present
Georgia State Senate   2005 - Present
SunTrust Bank  2001 - 2004
SunTrust Banks, Inc.   2000 - 2003
WellStar Health System  1997 - 2000
Integral Systems  1988 - 1994

Education
Dutchess Community College   1981 — 1984
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems

Experience
Southern Strategy Group  August 2010 - Present
Georgia State Senate   January 2010 - June 2010
Georgia State Senate   August 2008 - July 2009
Georgia State Senate   December 2005 - July 2008
U.S. House of Representatives   2003 - 2005
Contrak International, Inc.   February 2003 - March 2004
Girls Raised in the South (GRITS)   March 2002 - December 2002

Education
University of Alabama   1998 — 2002
BA, History & Political Science

Mountain Brook High School   1996 — 1998

Conservative Policy Leadership Institute

Experience
ESP Company   January 1976 - Present
Langford Construction Company   1975 - Present
Georgia State Senate   1992 - 1998

Education
Auburn University   1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Building Science

Experience
Duffey Communications  1999 - Present
U.S. Senate   1995 - 1999
Waffle House, Inc.   1990 - 1995
Georgia State Senate   1987 - 1990

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Public Affairs, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Event Management, Community Development, Publicity, Strategy, Advertising, Reputation Management, Community Outreach, Market Research, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Public Speaking

Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications

Experience
Waffle House  April 1984 - Present
Georgia state senate   January 1993 - January 2015
National Conference of State Legislatures  2000 - 2011

Skills
Community Outreach, Coalitions, Budgets, Economic Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Policy, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Politics, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Non-profits, Nonprofits, State Government, Strategic Communications, Team Building

Education
Bob Jones University   1975 — 1980

Experience
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC   September 2013 - Present
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP  May 2010 - August 2013
Davidson College  August 2009 - May 2010
Georgia State Senate   January 2006 - August 2006

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., Cum Laude

The University of Georgia   2001 — 2005
A.B., Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Georgia State Senate   January 2014 - Present
United Allergy Services  September 2012 - November 2013
United States Peace Corps, Paraguay   February 2010 - April 2012
College of Charleston Center for International Education   August 2008 - May 2009
Fundación Leer  February 2008 - May 2008
College of Charleston Department of Hispanic Studies   January 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Sustainable Development, Youth Mentoring, Elementary Education, Health Education, Educational Leadership, Healthcare, Hospitals, Patient Education, Healthcare Management, Clinical Research, EMR, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Information..., Patient Safety, Direct Patient Care, Administrative Work, Spanish-speaking, Teaching, Spanish

Education
Georgia State University   2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Public Administration- Finance and Management

College of Charleston   2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, 3.575 GPA (cum laude)