Independence Institute
Industry: Think tank
DescriptionThe Independence Institute (II) is a libertarian think tank based in Denver, Colorado. The group's stated mission "is to empower individuals and to educate citizens, legislators and opinion makers about public policies that enhance personal and economic freedom." Founder: John Andrews Founded: 1985 President: Jon Caldara Budget: Revenue: $1,660,315; Expenses: $1,293,943; (FYE December 2016)
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Independence Institute Employees
Independent Study May 2014 - Present
Independent Personal Computer Consultant August 2000 - Present
Hertz April 2012 - August 2012
Independence Institute April 2011 - August 2011
Independent contractor April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Computer Science, C#, SAP ERP, VB.NET, Java, Microsoft Office, IT Operations, Leadership, Technical Support, Research, Public Speaking, Communication, Computer Repair, Sales, Client Education, Management
Education
Colorado State University 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Colorado State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government, 3.3
Department of Regulatory Agencies (Civil Rights Division) November 2013 - Present
Van Der Jagt Law Firm June 2011 - November 2013
Independence Institute March 2011 - June 2011
18th Judicial District September 2010 - December 2010
Colorado Secretary of State August 2010 - November 2010
The Legal Center For Elderly and Disabled People January 2010 - May 2010
Solem Mack & Steinhoff P.C. August 2009 - December 2009
LegalView.com August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Courts, Legal Research, Mediation, Hearings, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Appeals, Litigation, Family Law, Trials
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2007 — 2010
University of Colorado Boulder 2002 — 2006
B.A., Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology/English Literature
La Prensa de Colorado January 2015 - Present
Independece Institute October 2012 - Present
Colorado Watchdog News August 2012 - Present
Independence Institute November 2007 - Present
Community Outreach Specialist October 2004 - Present
Garcia Hispanic Marketing September 2004 - Present
Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition February 2007 - October 2009
Hispanic CREO April 2006 - August 2007
Faith Bible Chapel September 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy, Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Fundraising, Political Consulting, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Government, Research, Social Networking, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Press Releases, News Writing, Radio, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Policy Research, Editing, Event Planning, Speech Writing, Education Policy, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Non-profits, Spanish, Program Development, Community Development, Political Science, Legislative Research, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Blogging, Grant Writing, International Relations, Grants, Political Communication, Community Organizing, Legislation, Radio Host, Economics, Community Marketing, Journalism, Translation
Education
Leadership Program of the Rockies 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Timeless Principles
Regis University 2012 — 2014
Master in Counsenling, Ch
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1997 — 2000
Political Science & History, Political Science, and History
SharpHeels August 2015 - Present
The Breakaway Group, A Xerox Company February 2014 - Present
All By You, LLC June 2012 - Present
Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation July 2012 - May 2014
F + W Media June 2013 - September 2013
Independence Institute February 2012 - August 2012
Feasting Fort Collins February 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Healthcare IT, Business Development, Technology Adoption, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Blogging, SEO, Online Marketing, Web Content Management, Marketing Strategy, Analytics/Traffic..., Online User Research, Project Management, Photoshop, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Facebook, Editing
Education
Colorado State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Technical Communication
Independence Institute August 2013 - Present
University of Denver Sturm College of Law August 2012 - Present
Independence Institute 2013 - 2013
The Cheesecake Factory October 2006 - August 2012
Flat Rock Grill July 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Research
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2012 — 2015
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy
State of Colorado, Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing October 2014 - Present
Compri Consulting March 2014 - October 2014
Colorado House of Representatives December 2013 - March 2014
Independence Institute August 2013 - December 2013
CenturyLink June 2013 - September 2013
University of Colorado Denver January 2013 - May 2013
Internal Revenue Service May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Research, Legislative Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Quantitative Research, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Administrative Law, Federal & State..., Research, Government, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Policy, Public Relations, Customer Service
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration
University of Colorado Denver 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Law Offices of Jason R. Gardner, LLC. April 2013 - Present
University of Denver May 2012 - Present
Independence Institute April 2011 - May 2012
University of Denver August 2009 - May 2012
Holsinger Law, LLC January 2011 - May 2011
National Conference of State Legislatures May 2009 - August 2009
University of Denver September 2003 - August 2009
Northern Arizona University October 2000 - August 2003
Northern Arizona University December 1998 - October 2000
Northern Arizona University April 1998 - December 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Public Speaking, Research, Politics, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Leadership, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Training, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Analysis, Management, Budgets, Government, Nonprofits, Teaching, Project Planning, Time Management, Human Resources, Editing, Community Outreach, Event Management, Legislation, Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Policy, Legislative Issues, Legislative Analysis, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Political Campaigns
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2007 — 2011
J.D., Law
Colorado Technical University 2004 — 2005
B.S.B.A., Information Technology
alliantgroup June 2014 - Present
KCI Capital, Ltd. January 2013 - May 2014
Mika & Associates, P.C. January 2013 - April 2013
Susemihl, McDermott & Cowan August 2012 - December 2012
InteriLife December 2009 - December 2012
Law Offices of Stephen Swift June 2012 - August 2012
Fourth Judicial District, State of Colorado August 2011 - December 2011
Independence Institute June 2011 - August 2011
USAF July 2005 - July 2010
Skills
Defense, National Security, Westlaw, Legal Research, Courts, Mediation, Legal Writing, Policy, Appeals, DoD, Military, Research, Intelligence Analysis, Security Clearance, Government, Public Speaking, Litigation, Analysis, Due Diligence, Corporate Law
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Corporate and Commercial Law Program
The University of Texas at Austin 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies
New Braunfels High 1997 — 2001
Distinguished Graduate
Leadership Program of the Rockies 2013 — 2014
Economics, Politics, Speaking, & Persuasion
Liberty on the Rocks January 2009 - Present
MccDrew, LLC May 2012 - July 2014
Lucile's Creole Cafe November 2012 - September 2013
Independence Institute July 2008 - July 2009
Luciles creole cafe 2005 - 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Writing, Event Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Event Management, Persuasive Writing, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Marketing, Blogging, Politics, Online Marketing, Fundraising, Press Releases, Editing, Policy Analysis, Management, Training
Education
Liberty@Work Program 2011 — 2012
Management Training
Leadership Program of the Rockies 2008 — 2009
Leadership Training
University of Colorado at Denver 2006 — 2007
Teaching Degree, IPTE Program
University of Iowa 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General, 3.3
Institute for Justice April 2015 - Present
Independence Institute January 2015 - Present
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall September 2011 - December 2014
Cato Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Senator Mark Kirk July 2013 - August 2013
Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Editing, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Blogging, Spanish, Customer Service, Press Releases, Social Networking, Government, Facebook
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Downers Grove South High School 2007 — 2011
Lexmark Enterprise Software April 2015 - Present
Perceptive Software June 2014 - August 2014
Colorado Republican Committee September 2011 - March 2012
Independence Institute June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Java, Selenium, C#, C++, Git, HTML 5, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL, Tortoise SVN, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Computer Science, Political Science, Foreign Policy Analysis, History, Mathematics, Calculus
Education
University of Denver 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Business Administration
University of Colorado Boulder 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Cheyenne Mountain High School 2003 — 2007
Graduated with a 4.0 Magna Cum-Laude GPA
Open Government Institute of Colorado 2011 - Present
Henley Public Affairs, LLC 2011 - Present
Jessica K. Peck, Attorney at Law, LLC 2009 - Present
Hoban & Feola, Attorneys at Law, LLC October 2009 - November 2011
Independence Institute May 2003 - July 2011
The Phillips Foundation May 2010 - May 2011
Triple C Strategies 2006 - 2010
FaceTheState.com 2007 - 2009
Colorado Civil Rights Initiative April 2008 - December 2008
United States Senate August 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Public Relations, Government, Election Law, Journalism, Government Relations, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Coalition Building, Media Relations, Non-profits, Crisis Communications, Writing, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Public Speaking, Blogging, Fundraising, Public Affairs, Editing, Research, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Public Administration, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Governmental Affairs, Community Development, Economic Development, Legal Writing, Legislation, Political Communication, Grassroots
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Master's degree, Government/Public Policy
University of Colorado at Boulder
BS, Journalism/Poli Sci
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
JD, Law
University of the Netherlands Antilles
International Commercial Arbitration, European Union Law
Mastin Bergstrom LLC November 2012 - Present
18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County August 2011 - November 2012
18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County May 2011 - July 2011
Project 127 May 2010 - September 2010
Colorado Court of Appeals January 2010 - May 2010
Independence Institute August 2009 - December 2009
Law Offices of Maria R. Massaro May 2009 - August 2009
Regis University September 2005 - August 2008
United Airlines October 2003 - September 2005
Cub Foods February 1994 - October 2003
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Civil Access Pilot..., Information Technology, Computer Support, Windows, Microsoft Office, Research, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Writing, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Outlook, Editing, Government, Policy Analysis, Politics, Environmental Law
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctrate
Regis University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science - History Focus
Booz Allen Hamilton July 2014 - Present
LitheSpeed April 2012 - July 2014
Millennium Challenge Corporation January 2012 - December 2012
Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce June 2011 - December 2011
HasNa Inc. March 2010 - September 2011
American University August 2009 - May 2010
Convergys February 2008 - September 2008
Independence Institute June 2007 - August 2007
Public Policy and International Affairs June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Program Management, Research, Agile Methodologies, International Relations, Leadership, Scrum, Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategy, Project Management, Salesforce.com..., Economics, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Kanban, Lean Management, Statistics
Education
American University 2009 — 2011
M.A., International Economic Relations
Colorado State University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Economics and Political Science
BAM Advisory Group June 2011 - Present
University of Colorado Libraries August 2007 - May 2011
Independence Institute May 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Sales, Training, Budgets, Government, Account Management, Research, Leadership
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Ponderosa Highschool 2003 — 2007
Colorado Group, Inc. February 2011 - Present
Scott Gessler for Secretary of State June 2010 - June 2011
Independence Institute 2005 - 2007
Skills
Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Facility Relocation, Lease Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Relocation, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Business Analysis, Budgets, Research
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2007 — 2009
M.P.A., Public Policy and Administration & Graduate Certification in Public Sector Financial Management
University of Colorado Boulder 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Boulder High School 1997 — 2001
Tech Instrumentation Inc August 2014 - Present
Jenny Lu's Gun Range 2013 - 2015
The Heartland Institute October 2013 - May 2014
Busalytics August 2010 - October 2013
Prison Fellowship Ministries April 2009 - August 2010
Up With People August 2008 - January 2009
Metropolitan State College of Denver November 2007 - August 2008
Wycliffe Bible Translators May 2004 - November 2007
Independence Institute January 2000 - May 2004
Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District 2000 - 2003
Skills
CFRE, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Board Development, Project Management, Servers, Nonprofits, Budgets, Business Analysis, Post-sale Support, Implementation Planning, Implementation..., Data Import/export, Gift Planning, Sales, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Technical Support, Customer Service, Training, Leadership, Team Building, Data Analysis, Marketing, Event Planning, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, Integration, Software Documentation
Education
Arizona State University 1986 — 1988
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Arvada West High School 1979 — 1982
Independence Institute 2012 - Present
Colorado Area Health Education Center 2009 - 2012
Lucero For Congress 2009 - 2010
Young Americans Center for Financial Education 2008 - 2009
9Health Fair 2004 - 2007
Botanic Gardens 2002 - 2004
Opera Colorado 2000 - 2002
Denver Zoological Foundation 1990 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Program Development, Community Relations, Negotiation, Public Relations, Event Planning, Team Building, Change Management, Business Strategy, Budget Management, New Business Development, Customer Relations, Budgeting, Team Leadership, Business Planning, Media Relations, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Event Management, Excel, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Coaching, Marketing, Customer Service, Budgets, Public Speaking, Leadership, Training, Strategy, Management, Business Development, Social Media, Healthcare, Policy, Project Management, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Research, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Annual Giving, Grants, Strategic Communications, Government, Planned Giving
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, History, Geology
US Government Accountability Office Research AssistantCarnegie Mellon University - H. John Heinz III CollegeSeptember 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State February 2014 - May 2014
Orlando Science Center May 2013 - December 2013
Florida House of Representatives June 2013 - August 2013
University of Central Florida May 2013 - June 2013
Florida House of Representatives February 2013 - May 2013
University of Central Florida August 2010 - December 2012
Independence Institute June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Adobe: Flash, Flash..., Policy Analysis, Stata, Public Policy, Research, Economics, Political Science, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Blogging, International Relations, Newsletters, Event Management, Editing
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - H. John Heinz III College 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Public Policy and Management
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
BA, International Economics, 3.85
Brevard Community College 2006 — 2009
AA, General
US Army December 2013 - Present
Students for Liberty June 2012 - June 2013
The Heritage Foundation June 2012 - August 2012
Institute of World Politics June 2011 - August 2011
Independence Institute January 2011 - June 2011
Towne Park June 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Policy, Nonprofits
Education
University of Denver 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), International/Global Studies
University of Denver 2008 — 2012
B.A., International Studies
Ben Gurion University of the Negev 2010 — 2010
B.A, International Studies
McOmber & McOmber, P.C. October 2012 - Present
U.S. Court of International Trade May 2012 - August 2012
The Fund for American Studies June 2010 - July 2011
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation June 2010 - June 2011
Independence Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Institute for Humane Studies 2008 - 2008
Skills
Public Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Lexis, Courts, Legal Issues, LexisNexis, Research, Environmental Law, Microsoft Office, Wills, Personal Injury, Social Media
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor
Lafayette College 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of the Arts
School for International Training 2009 — 2009
St. Rose High School
C. E. Brooks and Associates, P.C. July 2015 - Present
Law Office of Stanley H. Marks June 2015 - July 2015
Law Office of Douglas Richards, P. C. May 2015 - July 2015
Judge Furman - Colorado Court of Appeals 2013 - 2013
Independence Institute May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, English, Windows, Event Planning, Editing, Negotiation, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Critical Thinking, Government, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Bluebook, Westlaw, Public Speaking, LexisNexis, Courts, Public Policy
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, 3.43
Metropolitan State College of Denver 2004 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, History and Politial Science, 3.98
Colorado Capitol January 2012 - Present
Committee to Elect Cindy Acree July 2012 - November 2012
Independence Institute August 2011 - December 2011
National Multiple Sclerosis Society National Chapter June 2011 - August 2011
BOULDER COUNTY REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS August 2010 - November 2010
Meg Whitman for Governor May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Political Consulting, Research, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Coalitions, Public Speaking, Media Relations, GOTV, Event Planning, Public Relations, Editing, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Policy, Fundraising
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2008 — 2012
bachelors degree, Political Science
Damien High School 2004 — 2008
The King's College August 2015 - Present
George Mason University August 2013 - May 2015
George Mason University August 2011 - May 2015
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation May 2010 - August 2011
Charles G. Koch Foundation June 2009 - June 2010
Independence Institute June 2008 - August 2008
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation January 2008 - May 2008
Evergreen Freedom Foundation 2007 - 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Policy Research, Policy Analysis, Economics, Academia, Teaching, Government, Program Management, Grant Writing, Research, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Training, Politics, Political Science, Policy, International Relations, Community Outreach
Education
George Mason University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics
George Mason University 2011 — 2013
M. A., Economics, GPA 3.86
Hillsdale College 2005 — 2009
BS, Economics, Political Philosophy
Life Support June 2015 - Present
San Diego County Office of the Public Defender January 2011 - June 2011
Independence Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Franklin County Courthouse May 2006 - June 2008
Manhattan District Attorney's Office January 2008 - January 2008
Education
Capital University Law School 2011 — 2014
JD
Lafayette College
Bachelor of Arts, Government/Law
DCPS/Argus Event Staffing August 2010 - June 2013
Independence Institute 2000 - 2013
Science Matters August 2011 - May 2012
Smoky Hill High School January 2011 - June 2011
Insight Schools September 2010 - January 2011
Front Range Community College January 2008 - March 2010
Independence Institute 2000 - 2010
Republican Party 1971 - 2010
Republican Party 2004 - 2009
Mosaica Education, Inc. August 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Psychology, World History, Economics, Teaching, Classroom Instruction, Government, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, History, Writing, Public Speaking, Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Excel, Research, Mentoring, Public Relations, Coaching, Politics, Staff Development, Problem Solving, Administration, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, E-learning, Instructional Design, Team Leadership, Nonprofits
Education
Academy Charter School 1994 — 2007
I was an instructor for 13 years
Metropolitan State College of Colorado 1987 — 1992
BA in History/Secondary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1987 — 1992
BA, History
Natrona County High School 1968 — 1971
diploma
Agoria September 2015 - Present
WorldDenver May 2015 - August 2015
Independence Institute May 2015 - August 2015
Association of Diplomatic Studies and Training January 2015 - May 2015
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Word, English, Leadership, Event Planning, International Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Policy, International..., Social Networking, Political Science, Government, Writing, Nonprofits, Editing, Fundraising, Intercultural...
Education
American University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor in International Relations, International Relations and Affairs
University of Cambridge 2015 — 2015
Semester Abroad, Foreign Policy/National Security
Property Management & Maintenance, LLC June 2013 - Present
CERT Team - Clear Creek County August 2011 - June 2013
Clear Creek County April 2009 - May 2013
Scott Turner for District Attorney November 2011 - November 2012
Independence Institute February 2009 - May 2009
Curves January 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Social Media, Community Outreach, Facebook, Social Networking, Customer Service, Policy, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Marketing, Event Planning, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Blogging, Policy Analysis, Training, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Government, Political Consulting, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Advocacy, Campaign Management, Disaster Response, Product Marketing, Emergency Management, Grassroots Organizing, Message Development, Newsletters, Publicity, Legislative Research, Database Management, ICS, Information Management, Public Information, Web Video, PowerPoint, YouTube
Education
Columbia International University 1995 — 2003
B.S., Inter-Cultural Studies
Colorado Christian University 1999 — 2000
General Studies
Starbucks September 2010 - February 2014
Southwest Generation/Ambrose Employer Group/Black Hills Corporation July 2007 - June 2009
Wheaton College August 2006 - May 2007
Office Team November 2005 - July 2006
Independence Institute January 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office 2013, Accounting, Nonprofits, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Project Management, Leadership, PowerPoint, Office Management, Management, Policy, Time Management, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Outlook, Access, Research, Confidentiality, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Calendars, Public Policy, Event Management, Fundraising, Calendaring, Community Outreach, Highly detail oriented, Customer Retention, Data Entry, Sales, Travel Arrangements, Inventory Management, Work in A Fast Paced..., Quality Assurance, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Economics, Government Accounting, Labor Economics, Managerial Economics, Training, Data Analysis, Analysis, Team Building, Team Leadership, Social Media, Administrative...
Education
Colorado Christian University 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Accounting, CCU 3.87 GPA
Wheaton College 2006 — 2007
MA Candidate, Bibical Exegesis
University of Northern Colorado 2002 — 2004
BA, Philosophy: Ethics & Public Policy, UNC 3.94 GPA
Colorado Christian University 2000 — 2002
BA Candidate, Theology, CCU 3.87 GPA
WarrenTech 1997 — 1998
Certificate, Administrative Assistant
Elementive Marketing Solutions December 2014 - Present
Spring Trax, Inc. 2013 - Present
QW Consulting, Inc. 2003 - 2015
Globus family of brands 2005 - 2007
ALG/US Term Limits 2004 - 2005
Independence Institute 2001 - 2004
Skills
SEO, Online Marketing, Web Analytics, Web Development, Google Analytics, CSS, Web 2.0, Online Advertising, MySQL, Web Design, Website Development, Email Marketing, WordPress, SEM, PHP, E-commerce, User Experience, User Interface Design, JavaScript, Conversion Optimization, Information Architecture, XML, AJAX, Usability, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Technical Marketing, Scopes Of Work, Accessibility, Google Webmaster Tools, Web Crawling, Error Analysis, Debugging, Human Factors, Usability Engineering, Data Analysis, Marketing Research, Google Adwords, HTML, HTML5, Website Monetization, Customer Experience, XML Sitemaps, Wireframes, Heuristic Evaluation, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Testing, Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Project Management
Education
University of Denver 2012 — 2015
Master's of Applied Science, Information, Communication and Technology, 4.0
University of Denver 2001 — 2003
BA, Economics
Indepencence Institute April 2015 - Present
Independence Institute April 2014 - April 2015
Buck for Colorado November 2013 - March 2014
Congressman Steve Pearce February 2013 - May 2013
College Republicans NMSU September 2012 - May 2013
Christians United for Israel NMSU August 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Networking, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Event Management, Marketing, Leadership, Interpersonal..., Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Graphic Design
Education
New Mexico State University 2010 — 2013
Navajo Incorporated August 2013 - Present
CaitWeaver Designs September 2009 - September 2013
Liberty on the Rocks November 2010 - July 2011
Dream On LLC March 2009 - April 2011
Independence Institute January 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Wordress, Dreamweaver, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, Illustration, Logo Design, Posters, Brochures, Graphics, Mac, PowerPoint, Web Design, Photography, Word, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, Painting, Excel, Art, Multimedia, Logos, Corporate Identity, Retouching, CSS, HTML, Layout, Flyers, WordPress, Advertising, Facebook, Business Cards, Flash
Education
Arapahoe Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Applies Science Degree, Multimedia and Graphic Design
University of Denver 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Studio Art and Minor in General Business
MccDrew May 2007 - Present
Buca di Beppo April 2010 - November 2010
Centerplate April 2006 - August 2009
Home Remodeling August 2004 - August 2009
Independence Institute January 2009 - April 2009
Winter Park Resort October 2007 - April 2009
Target June 2005 - August 2005
Donald's Apparel and Uniforms August 1997 - August 2004
Skills
Politics, Economics, Customer Service, Latin America, Video Production, Tourism, Event Management, Customer Relations, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Final Cut Pro, Celtx, Premiere, Encore, Soundbooth, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Audition, Entertainment, Social Media, Video, Advertising
Education
Hamline University 2003 — 2007
BA, Management, Media Design and Production
Independence Institute July 2015 - Present
Texas Public Policy Foundation March 2014 - May 2015
Independence Institute January 2012 - March 2014
CItizen Soldier Connection January 2013 - February 2014
El Paso County Republican Party April 2013 - July 2013
C Source ltd. 2000 - June 2012
Coloradao State Capitol 2000 - 2002
Design Dynamics/Exhibits 1997 - 1999
id2 1995 - 1996
Skills
Politics, Non-profits, Public Policy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Research, Event Management, Community Outreach, Government, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Marketing, Nonprofits, Program Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Analysis, Policy, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Training, Management, Public Affairs, Legislation, Political Science, Leadership, State Government, Speech Writing, Community Development, Networking
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2010 — 2010
50 for Colorado Leadership Program
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Independent Degree Program - Criminal Justice, Public Policy & Women's Studies
Texas State University
Tager Enterprises, Inc. January 2005 - Present
ProForma West Ltd December 2002 - Present
Health Source Regional Development LLC June 2007 - Present
BMD Colorado, LLC / Big Mouth Direct September 2014 - Present
LPR 2009 - Present
Independence Institute 2005 - Present
Broomfield Balanced Energy Coalition September 2013 - October 2014
Colorado General Assembly November 2010 - January 2013
Cato Institute 2001 - 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Politics, Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Political Campaigns, Research, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Customer Service, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Media Relations, Political Consulting, Editing, Social Networking, Cost Benefit, Social Media, Economics, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Marketing, Program Management, Sales, Strategic Communications, Training, Strategy, Analysis, Government, Start-ups, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Legislation, Public Affairs, Community Development, Policy, Event Management, Venture Capital, Small Business, Political Communication, Crisis Communications, Investor Relations, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Message Development
Education
Regis University 1999 — 2006
Masters in Liberal Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder 1984 — 1988
BS, Finance
Workday July 2015 - Present
Oracle June 2013 - Present
Independence Institute May 2012 - January 2013
University of Colorado Boulder May 2012 - January 2013
Richard S. Abrams MD S.C. April 2009 - June 2009
Richard S. Abrams MD S.C. August 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Python, C++, C, MS Office, Leadership
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
University of Colorado at Boulder 2009 — 2011
Physics
University of Colorado at Boulder 2012 — 2012
Certificate of Applied Business
The University of Copenhagen 2011 — 2011
European Humanities
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2009
Chemistry
New Trier High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Ben DeGrow January 2004 - Present
Independence Institute November 2003 - Present
Hillsdale Daily News September 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Writing, Grant Writing, News Writing, Blogging, Editing, Radio Host, Public Speaking, Professional Writing, Public Relations, Environmental Issues, Politics, Political Consulting, Public Policy, Government, Legislative Relations, Social Media, Copy Editing, Education Policy, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, History, Fundraising, Teaching, Legal Research, Non-profits, Coalitions, Media Relations, Data Analysis, Legislative Research, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management
Education
Penn State University 1999 — 2001
M.A., History
Hillsdale College 1995 — 1999
B.A., History (Political Science Minor)
New York Post May 2013 - Present
Independence Institute 2010 - Present
Education
Brown University
AB
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Texas A&M University February 2010 - Present
Independence Institute May 2009 - August 2009
Education
Texas A&M University 2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2012
BS, Political Science (Economics minor)
A2P May 2013 - Present
Liberty on the Rocks June 2008 - Present
Pathfinder Data Inc June 2006 - Present
DC London, Inc. 2011 - 2013
Themis 2010 - 2011
Independence Institute 2004 - 2008
Skills
Politics, Research, Government, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Coalitions, Blogging, PHP, Python, C++, C#, ActionScript, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, BSD, Unix, Linux, Social Media
Education
University of Denver 2005 — 2007
Arabic
The Hebrew University 2005 — 2005
Arabic
University of Colorado Boulder 2000 — 2004
Economics, Political Science
Colorado Technical University 2013 - Present
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado 2011 - Present
Ludwig von Mises Institute 2007 - Present
Pikes Peak Economics Club January 2005 - Present
Independence Institute January 2000 - Present
Farm Sector Economics, Inc. 1985 - Present
The Vanguard School August 2008 - July 2013
Yorktown University 2008 - 2013
El Paso county TEA Party 2010 - 2010
Urban League of the Pikes Peak Region 2007 - 2010
Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Economics, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Research, Program Development, Entrepreneurship, Government, Leadership, Data Analysis, Politics, Editing, Economic Development, Policy, Leadership Development, International...
Education
The University of Connecticut 1964 — 1986
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., BS - Mathermatics; Ph.D - Agricultural Economics
Independence Institute May 2007 - Present
Skills
Editing
Education
George Mason University 2000 — 2007
B.S., Economics and Management
Independence Institute April 1997 - Present
Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Coalitions, Policy, Government, Politics, Political Campaigns, Research, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Education Policy, Grants, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Political Consulting, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, International Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Media Relations
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1974 — 1978
B.A., Elementary Education
Independence Institute April 2004 - Present
Independence Institute March 2004 - Present
News Talk 1310 KFKA February 2005 - March 2015
Skills
Political Campaigns, Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Leadership, Public Relations, Publications, Marketing, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Politics, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Sales, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Editing, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Budgets, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Event Management, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Radio, Energy Policy, Management, Team Building, Non-profits, Television, Political Communication, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1999 — 2003
Masters, American History
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine Journalism
LifeVantage, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Mary Kay December 2002 - Present
Independence Institute April 1997 - Present
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Economics, Teaching, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Government, Social Media, Data Analysis, Non-profits, Fundraising, Project Management
Education
Hillsdale College 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Economy
Keiller Leadership Academy August 2014 - Present
DCPS August 2012 - August 2014
DC Teaching Fellows June 2012 - August 2012
2tor, Inc. October 2010 - June 2012
U.S. Department of Education 2009 - May 2010
Alliance for Excellent Education September 2008 - August 2009
Graebel Denver Movers May 2005 - August 2008
Independence Institute August 2007 - December 2007
Denver Rescue Mission January 2007 - May 2007
Colorado Christian University August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Stata, SAS, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Research, Data Analysis, Education Policy, Teaching, Policy
Education
Georgetown University 2008 — 2010
MPP, Education, Social, Family Policy
University of Oxford 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad
Colorado Christian University 2004 — 2008
BA, Social Science
ORA NET LLC July 2013 - Present
Independence Institute May 2013 - August 2013
ORA NET LLC March 2013 - July 2013
ITonDemand January 2013 - July 2013
Colorado State Senator Owen Hill January 2013 - May 2013
The John Jay Institute August 2012 - May 2013
ORA NET LLC August 2012 - March 2013
Collegiate Work Experience May 2011 - April 2012
Colorado Faith and Freedom Coalition May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Economics, Public Policy, Social Media, Brand Management, Sales, Social Networking, Mobile Applications, Project Management, Idea Generation, Windows, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Writing, Leadership, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Open Records, Legal Research, OS X, WordPress
Education
John Jay Institute 2012 — 2013
Law, Politics, and Leadership
Colorado State University 2009 — 2012
Economics, Economics
Koch Summer Fellows Program
Liberty and Economics
Collegiate Academy