Experience
Xylem Inc.  September 2015 - Present
United States Department of Defense  May 2008 - Present
AmericanWarrior.org   June 2007 - Present
DCMA  February 2014 - September 2015
Connecticut General Assembly   November 2008 - January 2013
Rose of New England, Norwich Connecticut   2007 - 2008
United States Air Force  February 1995 - February 2004

Skills
Lean Six Sigma, Program Management, Policy, Public Speaking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Budgets, Analysis, Training, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management, Project Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Organizational..., Project Planning, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Marketing, Process Improvement

Education
Villanova University   2014 — 2015
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

University of Hartford   2001 — 2003
MBA, Management and E-Marketing

Eastern Connecticut State University   1999 — 2001
Bachelors, Business

Three Rivers Community College   1998 — 1999
Associates, Business

Community College of the Air Force   1995 — 1998
Associates, Avionics

Experience
Keller Williams Real Estate  January 2014 - Present
Century 21 AllPoints Realty  March 2011 - July 2012
The TechByte   December 2009 - March 2012
Merrill for Secretary of the State   August 2010 - November 2010
Lamont for Governor  June 2010 - August 2010
Slaiby for Mayor   September 2009 - November 2009
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - June 2009
Eastern Connecticut State University  August 2006 - June 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Social Media, Press Releases, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Event Planning, Real Estate, Existing Home Sales, Real Estate Websites, Politics, Real Estate Transactions, Sellers, Short Sales, Buyer Representation, Listings, Luxury, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, Online Marketing, Condos, Leadership, New Home Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Blogging, Single Family Homes, Selling, Referrals, Residential Homes, Public Speaking, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Research, Relocation, Customer Service, Negotiation, Investors, Nonprofits, REO, Rentals, Commercial Real Estate, Sales

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Government, Political Science

University of Newcastle   2008 — 2008
Study Abroad, Foreign Relations

Experience
Pastore & Dailey LLC   January 2013 - Present
Susan Bysiewicz for Senate   January 2011 - August 2012
State of Connecticut  January 1999 - January 2011
Connecticut General Assembly   1993 - 1999
Aetna  1992 - 1994
Robinson & Cole LLP  1988 - 1992
White & Case  1986 - 1988

Skills
Corporate Law, Banking Law, Securities Law, Commercial Law

Education
Duke University
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Yale College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Florida SBDC at Palm Beach State College   February 2015 - Present
Sustainable Economic Development Solutions, LLC   June 2014 - Present
SBDC at Palm Beach State College   June 2014 - February 2015
Delray Beach CRA   October 2011 - June 2014
Town of New Milford  April 2006 - September 2011
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2005 - April 2006
Heritage Recruiting Group, LLC   April 2001 - June 2003
Meriden Business & Learing Center   January 1998 - April 2001

Skills
Workforce Development, Economic Development, Public-private..., Redevelopment, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Public Speaking, Community Relations, Government, Public Policy, Business Planning, Site Selection, Public/private..., Policy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Location Intelligence, Leadership, Strategy, Policy Analysis, Community Economic..., Marketing, Economics, New Business Development, Grant Writing, Zoning, Legislative Relations, Land Use Planning, Business Development, Nonprofits, Local Government, Grants, Land Use, Public Administration, Public Finance, Urban Planning, Transit-oriented..., Regional Planning, Municipalities

Education
University of Oklahoma   2007 — 2008
OU/EDI Certificate, Economic Development

Babson College   1972 — 1976
BS, Managment Degree in Finance & Investments

Experience
Tradewind Aviation  February 2015 - Present
Tradewind Aviation  2015 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - Present
Rebound Medical of Connecticut, LLC   June 2013 - October 2014
US Air Force Reserve  September 2005 - May 2014
Pfizer  2005 - October 2012
Pfizer  2002 - 2005
Pfizer  February 1999 - 2002
United States Air Force  February 1998 - February 1999
United States Air Force  February 1998 - February 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Grant Writing, Leadership, Politics, Hospitals, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Policy, Media Relations, Program Management, Community Outreach, Public Health, Nonprofits, Public Affairs, Legal Research, Political Campaigns, Social Media, Research, Program Development, Management, Conflict Resolution, Healthcare, Event Planning, Political Science, Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership Development, Human Resources, International Relations, Message Development, Recruiting, Political Consulting, Crisis Management, Business Development, Legislation, Organizational..., Grants, State Government, Community Development, Coalitions, Crisis Communications, Start-ups

Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   1994 — 1995
MAS, Airport Management

Bowling Green State University   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Experience
Connecticut Airport Authority   February 2014 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   December 2012 - February 2014
Karen Jarmoc for State Senate   July 2012 - November 2012
Office of Senator John Kerry  August 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Political Science, Press Releases, Fundraising, Editing, International Relations, Proofreading, Research, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Event Planning, Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Constituent Services, Writing, GOTV, Field Operations, Legislative Relations, Grassroots, Politics, Legislation, Public Speaking

Education
College of the Holy Cross   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

University of Melbourne   2010 — 2011
Political Science

Suffield High School   2004 — 2008
Diploma

Experience
Sacred Heart University  August 2014 - Present
I-Engineering, Inc.   May 2011 - Present
Monroe Democratic Town Committee   March 2012 - March 2014
Town of Monroe, CT  March 2012 - November 2013
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Politics, Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Research, Financial Accounting, Overall wit, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Statistics, Event Planning, Political Science, Public Policy, Leadership, Research, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Analysis, Community Outreach, Campaigns, Government, Policy, Legislation, Speech Writing, Legislative Relations

Education
Fairfield University   2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Mathematics

Sacred Heart University   2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Sacred Heart University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science/Math

Experience
Trahan Public Relations   January 2007 - Present
Solar Connecticut, Inc.   July 2008 - Present
Consortium for Solar Lighting   May 2012 - Present
Northeast Solar Energy Market Coalition (NESEMC)   January 2015 - Present
Cashman & Katz Integrated Communications  2000 - 2004
Connecticut General Assembly   1989 - 1995
Larson for Governor '94; Clinton/Gore '92   1992 - 1993

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Energy, Renewable Energy, Corporate Communications, Solar Energy, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Social..., Sustainability, Speech Writing, Publicity, Newsletters, Social Media, Community Development, Fundraising, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Public Affairs

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University   1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Connecticut Department of Labor  January 2009 - Present
University of Connecticut  August 2010 - May 2014
University of Connecticut  August 2004 - January 2009
ADVO, Inc.   November 2000 - August 2004
Connecticut General Assembly   1993 - 2003
Fleet Financial Group, Inc.   1987 - 1999

Skills
Public Policy, Research, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Policy, Government, Statistics, Community Development, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Politics, Economics, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Workshop Facilitation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Public Relations, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Grants, Stata, Higher Education, Political Science, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Proposal Writing, Economic Research, Microeconomics, Strategic Communications, Macroeconomics, Quantitative Analytics, Public Administration

Education
The University of Connecticut   2003 — 2013
Master's degree, Economics

Harvard University   1979 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Social Studies

Experience
Committee for Public Counsel Services  May 2012 - Present
New York City Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence   January 2012 - April 2012
American Friends Service Committee  September 2011 - December 2011
Safe Harbor Project   August 2010 - May 2011
Legal Services NYC  May 2010 - August 2010
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  August 2009 - November 2009
STEPS to End Family Violence  May 2009 - August 2009
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2008 - May 2008
Trinity College Admissions   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Immigration Law, Social Services, Courts, Litigation, Legal Research

Education
Brooklyn Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D.

Trinity College-Hartford   2004 — 2008
B.A.

Cape Cod Academy   1998 — 2004

Experience
Davis & Clark, LLC   May 2013 - Present
University of Connecticut School of Law  September 2012 - May 2015
Tom Foley for Governor  July 2014 - November 2014
Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice  May 2014 - August 2014
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2014 - May 2014
Office of the Attorney General of the State of Connecticut   May 2013 - September 2013
Lisa Wilson-Foley for Congress   March 2012 - August 2012
Fordham University  August 2007 - May 2011
Tom Foley for Governor  April 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Research, Criminal Law, Government, Legislative Relations

Education
The University of Connecticut School of Law   2012 — 2015

Fordham University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Conard High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
George Washington University  August 2010 - Present
Campbell Consulting Group, LLC   May 2009 - Present
National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP)   May 2010 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   2009 - 2011
City of Rockville Human Services Advisory Commission   2009 - 2011
George Washington University  August 2009 - August 2010
Edge Consulting  September 2001 - June 2007
MD Anderson Cancer Center  2000 - 2003

Skills
Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Public Health, Program Management, Grants, Research, Research Development, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Management, Training, Editing, Healthcare, Fundraising, Teaching, Analysis, Nonprofits, Leadership, Policy, Non-profits, Webinar Development, Webinars, Cancer Research, Engineering, Physics, Food Security, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Marketing, Intercollegiate..., Nursing Education, Public, Public Relations, Business Development, Development, Computational Biology, Big Data

Education
Yale University School of Medicine
MPH, Health Policy

Yale Law School
N/A, Policy

Emory University School of Public Health
Health Management

Emory University School of Law
Health Policy

Emory University
BA, Sociology, Biology

Experience
Acuant   November 2013 - Present
Cashman & Katz Integrated Communications  November 2012 - June 2013
Connecticut House Democratic Campaign Committee   June 2008 - November 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2005 - November 2012
Sacred Heart University  August 2003 - January 2005

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Client Relations Skills, Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales, Public Policy, Politics, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, State Government, Social Media, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Political Communication, Government, Public Speaking, Political Consulting, Media Relations, Economic Development, Press Releases, Leadership, Mediation, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Legislative Research, Community Development, Governmental Affairs, Crisis Communications, Legislative Affairs, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Speech Writing, Campaigns, Editing, Research, Proposal Writing, Constituent Services, Employee Training, Community Organizing, Training & Development, Sales Operations, Policy Research, Grassroots

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Communications, 3.74

Trinity College-Hartford   2006 — 2009
Graduate work, Public Policy, 3.5

Sacred Heart University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 3.48

Experience
Achievement First  July 2014 - Present
Achievement First  December 2013 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2013 - July 2013
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2013 - January 2013
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County  July 2012 - August 2012
Green Jobs - Green New York   March 2012 - August 2012
Say Yes to Education  February 2012 - May 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill  January 2012 - February 2012
Stop Wilmot   November 2011 - December 2011
DeStefano for Mayor   June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Public Policy, Coalition Building, Field Organizing, Volunteer Management, GOTV, Soccer, Teaching, Media Outreach, Public Outreach, Workforce Development, Energy Efficiency, Elementary Education, Mentoring, Early Childhood...

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2007 — 2011
B.A, Sociology, Art

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - Present
Coldwell Banker  April 2001 - Present

Skills
Real Estate, Selling, Social Media, Management, Sales Process, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Public Policy, Real Estate Transactions, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Sales, Political Consulting, Facebook, Sellers, Negotiation, Budgets, Appropriations, Government, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Investments, Research, Economic Development, Policy, Public Relations, Short Sales, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Foreclosures, Fundraising, Politics, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Purchasing, Non-profits, Litigation, Media Relations, Legal Research, Strategic Communications, Community, Microsoft Office, Referrals, Strategic Negotiations, Community Development, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Property Management

Education
Cornell University   1983 — 1987
BS, Labor Relations & Organizational Behavior

Experience
Beazley  November 2006 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - January 2015
McCarter & English, LLP / Cummings & Lockwood LLC   2000 - 2006
KGA Advertising  1994 - 2000

Skills
Arbitration, Insurance, Mediation, Claims, Professional Liability, Litigation, Advertising, Negotiation, Construction Law, Government, Policy, Claim, Litigation Management, Torts, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Reinsurance, Property & Casualty..., Trials, Workers Compensation, Casualty, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Subrogation, Excess, Claims Management, Alternative Dispute..., Personal Injury..., Public Liability, Depositions, Legal Liability, Automobile Accidents, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice, Policy Analysis, Commercial Lines, Liability Analysis, Claims Resolution, Management, Employment Practices..., Employment Law, General Insurance, Westlaw, D&O

Education
Quinnipiac University School of Law   1998 — 2001
JD

Hamilton College   1990 — 1994
A.B., Economics, English

Kent School   1987 — 1990

Experience
Anthem (#38 Fortune 500 Corporate Companies 2015)   October 2015 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   April 2013 - Present
Government Administration  1989 - Present
NFL New York Jets - NFL US Army National Guard HSPD Camps   June 2005 - Present
Macy's (#105 Fortune 500 Corporate Companies 2015)   September 2015 - October 2015
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (#50 Fortune 500 Corporate Companies 2015)   April 2015 - September 2015
New London Public Schools  May 2015 - June 2015
2015 NCAA Men's Hoops American Athletic Conference Championship   February 2015 - April 2015
Berlin Board of Education   January 2015 - March 2015
Meriden Board of Education  February 2015 - February 2015

Skills
SDLC, Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, DB2, Requirements Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Data Warehousing, IT Management, Project Portfolio..., Requirements Gathering, Visio

Education
Boston University   2005 — 2006
Project Management Training, Strategic Alignment of the Project Portfolio & Risk Management, Project Management Certifications

University of Rhode Island   1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, BA Communication Studies/Football, 121 Credits/BA Degree

Tunxis Community College   1998 — 1999
Spanish I & II, Spanish I = A & Spanish II = B

Southington Highschool   1993 — 1996
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, Second Honors

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   May 2013 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2013 - April 2013
Lincare Holdings, Inc  September 2011 - April 2012
Sharon Hospital  June 2005 - October 2009

Skills
Modern Standard Arabic, Microsoft Office, Healthcare, Customer Service, Research, Organization, Teamwork, Government, Middle East, Memorization, Data Entry, Sales, Public Policy

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2008 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), International/Global Studies/ Middle Eastern Studies, 3.8

Sacred Heart University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government, 3.7

Experience
Connecticut House of Representatives  2005 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   1989 - Present
Council of State Governmnet   January 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Nonprofits, Litigation, Coalitions, State Government, Legal Writing, Policy, Public Speaking, Legislative Research, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Speech Writing, Governmental Affairs, Political Science, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Government, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Political Communication, Media Relations, Constituent Services, Community Development, Crisis Communications, Community Organizing, Community Outreach

Education
The University of Connecticut School of Law   1981 — 1985
JD, Law

Fordham University   1966 — 1970
BA, English

Experience
City of Torrington  November 2011 - Present
Town of Stratford  March 2011 - November 2011
Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce   November 2008 - February 2011
City of Torrington, Office of the Mayor   June 2005 - August 2008
Connecticut General Assembly   February 2008 - May 2008

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2005 — 2009
BS, Political Science

Experience
U.S. Small Business Administration   April 2010 - Present
US Small Business Administration  April 2010 - October 2012
Telemundo/ZGS Group   December 2006 - April 2010
Connecticut General Assembly   June 2001 - December 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Government, Public Policy, Social Media, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Economic Development, Policy, Program Development, Editing, Crisis Communications, Budgets, Coaching, Community Development, Grant Writing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Program Management, Team Building, Training, Volunteer Management

Education
Saint Joseph College   2005 — 2008
Master of Science, Business Management

Bay Path College   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies/Communications

Experience
Bridgeport Superior Court   July 2012 - Present
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  June 2009 - August 2009
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - May 2009
Hartford Superior Court Juvenile Matters   June 2008 - August 2008
Mayer Brown  September 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Political Campaigns, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Criminal Law, Appeals

Education
University of Connecticut Department of Public Policy   2008 — 2010
Certificate in Law & Public Policy

The University of Connecticut School of Law   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctorate, Law

Hampton University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Quinnipiac University Polling Institute  August 2012 - Present
DataHaven   June 2012 - August 2012
The Providence Plan  September 2010 - May 2012
Brown University  February 2011 - January 2012
Stew Leonard's  May 2007 - August 2010
New Haven Democrats   April 2009 - August 2009
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - May 2009
Town of Hamden  June 2008 - August 2008
Hillary Clinton for President  September 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Stata, GIS, Data Analysis, Access, Excel, SPSS, Statistics, Research, Organizational..., Public Policy, Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Team Oriented, Volunteer Coordination, Event Planning, Training Skills, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Political Science, Politics

Education
Brown University   2010 — 2012
MPP, Public Policy

Quinnipiac University   2006 — 2010
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   2002 - Present
Greenwich Hospital  1977 - 1994

Skills
Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, State Government, Public Speaking, Organization Skills, Management, Leadership Management, Legislative Research, Political Communication, Politics, Public Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Coalitions, Legal Research

Education
The Ohio State University   1969 — 1971
BA, Psychology

Green Mountain College   1967 — 1969
AA, Liberal Arts

Experience
City of Bristol  November 2005 - Present
Attorney Edward C. Krawiecki, Jr.   1980 - Present
Connecticut Insurance Department  August 1999 - December 2002
State of Connecticut  1999 - 2002
Connecticut State Legislature  January 1979 - January 1995
Connecticut General Assembly   1978 - 1995

Skills
Elder Law, Trusts, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Wills, Contract Negotiation, Personal Injury, LLC, Medicaid

Education
New England Law Boston   1976 — 1979
Juris doctor, Law

Fairfield University   1970 — 1974
BA, Political Science

Experience
Confidential – Family Office   September 2013 - Present
.   January 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of Homeland Security / FEMA New York   January 2013 - August 2013
VSA Consulting Group  2006 - 2011
Leslie Silver & Associates   2006 - 2006
Family Office  1997 - 2005
Pratt & Whitney / United Technologies, a Fortune 500 company   1997 - 1998
International Aero Engines / United Technologies, a Fortune 500 company   1996 - 1997
Connecticut General Assembly   February 1995 - June 1995
Candidate(s) for Governor State of Connecticut   1994 - 1994

Skills
Leadership, Outlook, Management, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Budgets, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Project Management, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Research, Account Management, Creative Problem Solving, Professional Services, Spreadsheets, Sales Operations, Facebook, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Can Do Approach, Handle Confidential..., ACT!, Word, Excel, Client Liaison, Sales Support, Project Execution, Innovation, Value Creation, New York savvy, highly professional, business minded, Develop agendas, ability to handle large..., able to work with..., make decisions and..., attention to detail, Responsiveness, Increase Productivity, Sustainability, Collaborative Leadership, Kaizen Theory, Judgment

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor’s Degree 12/1997, Double Major: Economics / Public Policy and Government

Berkeley College-New York
Associate’s Degree, Marketing & Management

Experience
Republican Party of Maine   July 2014 - November 2014
Wethersfield Board of Education  February 2006 - November 2013
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - April 2011
House Clerks   2011 - 2011

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2008 — 2011
Political Science, Political Science, History

Experience
Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky  April 2015 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives   March 2013 - April 2015
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2010 - January 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2009 - August 2010
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - June 2009
Chris Murphy for Congress   August 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Constituent Services, Legislative Research, Public Policy, Political Science, Politics, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Legislation, Legislative Affairs, Policy, Nonprofits, Appropriations, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Government, Political Communication, Political Consulting

Education
Boston University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science

Experience
CREC  October 2014 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   November 2012 - Present
SPEAK! Consulting   March 2006 - Present
Urban Alliance, Inc.   March 2011 - October 2014
Hartford Job Corps Academy   February 2008 - March 2011
Urban League Young Professionals   2008 - 2010
Alabama House of Representatives  2007 - 2007
NAACP  2005 - 2007
CBIA  1999 - 2000

Skills
Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Community Development, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Event Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Leadership, Research, Grants, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Program Development, Government, Training, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Policy, Conflict Resolution, Politics, Social Services, Volunteer Management, Strategy, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Program Management, Social Media, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Marketing, Editing, Strategic Communications, Board Development, Program Evaluation, Public Relations, Team Building, Social Networking, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Community Organizing, Coalitions

Education
Albertus Magnus College   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Management and Organizational Leadership, 4.0

Alabama State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Political Science, 3.0

Experience
Cigna  July 2015 - Present
Cigna  May 2014 - July 2015
Ruby Tuesday  May 2010 - May 2015
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
IT Project Management, Project Management, Access, Visio, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, HTML, Databases, Healthcare Information..., Innovation, Systems Analysis, iOS Development, Database Management, Business Intelligence, Technical Support, System Administration, SQL, Information Technology, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Data Warehousing, Operations Management, Dreamweaver, Database Administration, Database Admin, Microsoft Excel

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems and Services, 3.88

Experience
Wolf Law, Ltd.   August 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois   April 2015 - May 2015
SmithAmundsen LLC  August 2014 - December 2014
Goldberg Law Group  May 2014 - August 2014
DePaul University  May 2013 - April 2014
Domestic Violence Courthouse Project  February 2013 - April 2013
Brainstorm, Inc.   April 2003 - August 2012
TBF Financial, LLC   May 2011 - July 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - April 2011
Children's Law Center of Connecticut   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Volunteering, Public Speaking, Social Media, Diligent, Customer Service, Legislative Relations, Microsoft Word, Management, Filing, Writing, Efficiency, Advocacy

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Connecticut   2007 — 2010
BA

Grayslake Community High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   September 2014 - Present
Boston University School of Social Work  March 2013 - September 2014
Interpreters and Translators, Inc  February 2013 - April 2013
Boston University Rental Property Management Office   January 2011 - December 2012
La Dirección General de Relaciones Internationales y Cooperación de la Legislatura de Buenos Aires   June 2012 - August 2012
Barnes and Noble at Boston University   October 2011 - May 2012
Boston University Daily Free Press  February 2012 - 2012

Skills
Travel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Research, Event Planning, Photoshop, Editing, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Spanish, Tumblr, Blogging, Social Networking, iMovie, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, Community Outreach, Creative Writing

Education
Green Mountain College   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Studies, Graduate

Boston University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, International Relations, Spanish, 3.47 (Cum Laude)

Universidad de Palermo   2012 — 2012
Diploma, Spanish Language and Literature, BU Abroad Cultural Studies Program

Boston University, London, UK   2010 — 2010
General Studies, BU College of General Studies Abroad Program

Lyman Memorial High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   November 2014 - Present
Trinity College - Hartford  February 2015 - May 2015
Political Campaign  June 2014 - November 2014
Connecticut General Assembly   February 2014 - May 2014
Stamford Anesthesiology Services, P.C.   October 2009 - October 2013
Sacred Heart University  August 2010 - September 2013
Inclusion First   August 2008 - August 2009
Connecticut General Assembly   February 2008 - May 2008
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence   September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Competitive Analysis, Coaching, Healthcare, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Social Media, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Legislative Relations, Policy, Community Outreach, Politics, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Government, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Legislative Research, Public Relations

Education
University of New Haven   2009 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice, 3.67

Central Connecticut State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology/Sociology, 3.76

Experience
American Red Cross  October 2014 - Present
American Red Cross  November 2013 - December 2014
Microskin New York   August 2011 - May 2012
Apple Inc.  November 2009 - October 2011
Citi  September 2007 - May 2008
Ernst & Young  June 2006 - August 2007
Legg Mason  December 2005 - May 2006
Citi  August 2002 - December 2005
Connecticut General Assembly   February 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Employee Relations, Management, Social Media, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Onboarding, Talent Management, Project Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Customer Service, Blogging, Public Relations, New Hire Orientations, Event Management, PeopleSoft, Internal Communications, Creative Writing, Program Management, Disaster Response, Editing, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Marketing, Community Management, Organizational..., Marketing Communications, Technology, Writing, Office Management, Business Writing, New Hire Training, Digital Marketing, Community Engagement, Relationship Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Apple Certified, Storytelling, HRIS, Sales, Volunteer Management

Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Experience
CBIA  January 2015 - Present
Nestle Waters North America  April 2003 - January 2015
Connecticut General Assembly   January 1989 - July 2003
Business & Legal Reports, Inc.   July 1991 - June 1998
Connnecticut Resources Recovery Authority   1991 - 1998

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Lobbying, Economic Development, Government, Governmental Affairs, Leadership, Legal Research, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Media Relations, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Politics, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, State Government, Message Development, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Legal Writing

Education
Fairfield University   1983 — 1987
BA, Politics

Holy Cross High School   1979 — 1983

Experience
Macy's  July 2015 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2015 - June 2015
Brookstone  July 2014 - June 2015
Central Connecticut State University Student Government Association   April 2014 - May 2015
Central Connecticut State University  July 2014 - January 2015
Central Connecticut State University Student Government Association   April 2012 - April 2014
Central Connecticut State University Student Government Association   October 2011 - April 2014
Swarovski  August 2013 - January 2014
Rita's Italian Ice  April 2011 - August 2013
North Haven Public Television   2009 - 2010

Skills
Communication, Politics, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Political Science, Media Production, Organizational..., Compassion, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Networking, Video Production, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Film, Storytelling

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

West Haven High School   2007 — 2011
High School, Film/Video and Photographic Arts and Theater

Experience
Columbia University in the City of New York  August 2013 - Present
National Grid  December 2014 - May 2015
Columbia University in the City of New York  September 2014 - May 2015
SIPA Energy Association, Columbia University   January 2014 - December 2014
U.S. Department of the Treasury   May 2014 - August 2014
Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy   January 2014 - May 2014
State Grid International Development Company, Limited   December 2013 - May 2014
Connecticut General Assembly   October 2011 - August 2013
Town of Durham  July 2011 - August 2013
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - April 2011

Skills
Government, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, State Government, Policy Analysis, Energy Policy, Political Science, French, Legislative Affairs, Renewable Energy, Legislative Research, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Coalitions, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Energy Markets, Solar Energy, Power Utilities, Electricity Markets

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2015
Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Energy Management and Policy

Fairfield University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, French

Institut Américain Universitaire   2008 — 2008
French

Coginchaug Regional High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
Sono Field House  September 2014 - August 2015
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2015 - June 2015
PepsiCo  June 2014 - August 2014
Best Buy  October 2012 - June 2014

Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Team-oriented, Microsoft Office, Persuasive Speaker, Motivated self-starter, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Public Relations, Time Management

Education
American University   2015 — 2017
Political Science and Government

Norwalk Community College   2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Finance, General, Freshman

Experience
Institute for Public Representation: Environmental Law Clinic   August 2015 - Present
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP  May 2015 - July 2015
U.S. Department of Justice   September 2014 - December 2014
Cook County State's Attorney's Office   June 2014 - August 2014
Conexus Indiana  May 2013 - August 2013
Trinity College - Hartford  January 2013 - May 2013
Trinity College - Hartford  September 2011 - May 2013
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP  May 2012 - August 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2012 - May 2012
Trinity College - Hartford  September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Legislative Research, Public Policy, Politics, Legal Research, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Policy, Government, Writing

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Trinity College-Hartford   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy & Law, with honors; Minor in Medieval & Renaissance Studies, magna cum laude

Phillips Exeter Academy   2005 — 2009
Diploma

Experience
Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP   May 2013 - Present
Abigail Williams & Associates, P.C.   October 2011 - May 2013
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Creative Problem Solving, Facebook, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Westlaw, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Leadership, Social Networking, Sales, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Team Leadership, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Legislative Research, Research, Editing, Document Review, Legal Writing, Legal Documents

Education
New England School of Law   2014 — 2018
Juris Doctor

Boston University   2012 — 2012
Paralegal Certificate

Richmond, The American International University in London   2009 — 2009
Political Science

University of Rhode Island   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2013 - Present
at Minute Clinic   October 2008 - Present
Seymour Pink, Inc.   2011 - 2011
at Middlesex Hospital   July 2007 - August 2008
at VA CT Healthcare   January 2003 - January 2007
Medical Step-down Unit   January 1996 - January 1997
VA CT Healthcare System  January 1981 - January 1996

Skills
Nursing, Healthcare, Acute Care, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., Inpatient, EMR, Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Medicine, Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioners, ICU, Epic Systems, Treatment, Health Policy, BLS, Clinical Research, ACLS, Patient Education, Cpr Certified, Case Managment

Education
Fairfield University
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner

Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

ADN Quinnipiac College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   May 2012 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   August 2010 - May 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   December 2004 - August 2010

Skills
Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention..., Emergency Medical..., Internation Police..., NIMS, Basic Crime Scene..., First Line Supervision..., Statement Analysis, Emergency Response to..., Pre-Employment..., Physical Agility..., Explosive Recognition..., Interiew &..., Interview &...

Education
Central Connecticut State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Political Science

Roger Williams University   2014 — 2014
Command Series, First Line Supervision

Connecticut Police Academy, Meriden, Connecticut   2004 — 2005
Basic Training

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   September 2015 - Present
Southbury Parks & Recreation   June 2014 - Present

Skills
International Political..., Economics, International Relations, Finance, Politics, Banking, Financial Services, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Research, Diplomacy, Event Planning

Education
Fordham University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Political Economy

Experience
Independent Consultant  September 2013 - Present
MetLife  March 2011 - February 2013
AmeriCares Foundation  August 2007 - March 2011
Ogilvy Public Relations  February 2007 - August 2007
United Nations Association of the USA  July 2005 - February 2007
Connecticut General Assembly   December 2003 - July 2005
Center of Special Care, Inc./Hospital for Special Care   November 1995 - November 2002
City of New Britain  October 1998 - January 2002
U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd   June 1991 - September 1993
Connecticut General Assembly   January 1990 - June 1991

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Social..., Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Strategy, Reputation Management, Community Outreach, Leadership, Public Affairs, Message Development, Philanthropy, Event Management, Crisis Management, Research, Program Management, Social Media, Fundraising, Brand Management, Public Policy, Editing, Politics, Marketing, Policy, NGOs, Employee Engagement, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Strategic Philanthropy, Stakeholder Engagement, Focus Groups, Branding Initiatives, Strategic Consulting, Donor Communication, Issues Management, Government Relations, Community Relations, Nonprofit Consulting, Perception Management, Shared Value, Corporate Sustainability, Management

Education
Harvard Business School Executive Education   2012 — 2012
Certificate, Corporate Responsibility: Strategies to Create Business & Social Value

University College Dublin   1993 — 1994
M. Economic Science, European Economic & Public Affairs

Franklin Pierce College   1985 — 1989
B.S., Marketing, Mass Communications

Glastonbury High School   1980 — 1984

Experience
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy   September 2014 - Present
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy   May 2013 - August 2013
US District Court Judge Vanessa L. Bryant   January 2013 - April 2013
United Technologies  July 2012 - August 2012
Day Pitney LLP  May 2012 - July 2012
Steve Cassano for Senate   May 2010 - November 2010
Connecticut General Assembly   February 2010 - May 2010
Dan Malloy for Connecticut  September 2009 - December 2009
Innocence Atlanta   September 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking

Education
Quinnipiac University School of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D.

Emory University   2003 — 2008
B.A., International Studies (Political Economics)

Experience
Council of State Governments Justice Center  September 2008 - Present
Vera Institute of Justice  June 2007 - August 2007
Connecticut General Assembly   2004 - 2006

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2006 — 2008
MPP, Public Policy with Concentration in Criminal Justice Policy

New York University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Progeny Systems Corporation  April 2005 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2015 - Present
Town of Ledyard Ct  December 2011 - January 2015
Mystic River Chorale   2003 - 2011
NAVSEA, Supervisor of Shipbuilding   March 2002 - July 2005
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard  June 1998 - May 2002
USS REEVES (CG 24)   March 1992 - October 1993
USS MARS (AFS 1)   November 1988 - November 1991
USS GUITARRO (SSN 665)   October 1981 - July 1983

Skills
DoD, Systems Engineering, Navy, Security Clearance, Program Management, Military, Engineering Management, Engineering, Process Improvement, Testing, Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Joint Interoperability, Private Pilot, Critical Thinking, Technical Documentation, Politics, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning, Management, Government, Requirements Management, Training, Quality Assurance, Defense, Earned Value Management, Analysis

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University   2003 — 2005
MS, Organizational Management

Naval Postgraduate School   1994 — 1997
MS, Electrical Engineering

University of Southern California   1983 — 1987
BS, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2003 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   July 2002 - December 2002
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2000 - July 2002
Senator Joe Lieberman   January 2000 - December 2000

Skills
Politics, Insurance, Government, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Legal Research, Policy

Education
Trinity College-Hartford   2005 — 2008
MA, Public Policy and Law

Daniel Webster College   1992 — 1996
BS, Avaition Management and Flight Operations

Experience
Elissa T. Wright, Attorney at Law   January 1990 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2007 - January 2015
Moukawsher & Walsh   June 1983 - June 1988
Connecticut Supreme Court  July 1979 - July 1980
The New Yorker  December 1969 - September 1972

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Government, Legislation

Education
New York University School of Law   1985 — 1988
Ll.M., Taxation

The University of Connecticut School of Law   1976 — 1979
Juris Doctor, Law

Connecticut College   1973 — 1974
M.A., Music Theory

Connecticut College   1964 — 1968

Phillips Academy   1962 — 1964
H.S.

Experience
Przybysz + Associates Government Affairs   January 2015 - Present
Kenneth L. Przybysz, LLC   1995 - 2014
State of Connecticut  1983 - 1995
Connecticut General Assembly   1983 - 1995

Skills
Political Consulting, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Politics, Government, Legislation, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Lobbying, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Coalitions, Legislative Research, Policy, Media Relations

Education
College of the Holy Cross
BA, History

Experience
Office of the Attorney General  October 2012 - Present
State of Connecticut  December 1998 - October 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   1998 - October 2012

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

Education
Central Connecticut State University   1993 — 1998

Experience
Communications Workers of America  February 2015 - Present
AFL-CIO  July 2014 - November 2014
Self-employed  July 2012 - July 2014
Donovan for Congress   August 2011 - June 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - August 2011
House Democrats Campaign Committee   July 2010 - November 2010
House Democrats Campaign Committee   August 2008 - November 2008
Bob Keeley for State Representative   June 2008 - August 2008
Connecticut General Assembly   June 2008 - August 2008
Ned Lamont For Senate  May 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Legislative Research, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Community Outreach, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Fundraising

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2012 — 2014
Political Science

Western Connecticut State University   2004 — 2010
Political Science, Anthropology

Experience
Self Employed  Strategic ConsultingPartner in Charge - State Government Affairs
AARP  1993 - 2000
Omega Engineering  1983 - 1988
Connecticut General Assembly   1978 - 1982

Skills
Leadership, Nonprofits, Mediation, Government, Governance, Public Policy, Politics, Strategy, Management Consulting, Management, Legislative Relations, Organizational..., Crisis Communications, Strategic Negotiations, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Legislation, Economic Development, Human Resources, Strategic Planning

Education
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
MPA, Public Administration

University of Hartford
BA, Political Science, Psychology

Experience
NBC News  September 2014 - Present
NBC News  July 2014 - September 2014
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation  January 2013 - July 2014
Connecticut Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day   2012 - 2013
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC   2008 - 2013
WWLP 22News (NBC)   March 2011 - September 2012
Bar Bouchee, Madison   June 2010 - March 2011
Connecticut General Assembly   2008 - 2009
Eos Airlines  2007 - 2008
Miss America Organization  June 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Storytelling, Social Media, Digital Media, Breaking News, Radio, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Blogging, Broadcast, Video Production, Editing, Multimedia, Television, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Politics, Video, Broadcast Television, Video Editing, Videography, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Avid, Photojournalism, Web Content, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Online Journalism, Producing, Digital Marketing, Research, Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Radio Broadcasting, Copywriting, Non-linear Editing, Event Planning, Wordpress, Final Cut, AP Style, On-camera Talent, On-camera Experience

Education
Circle in the Square Theater School

Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Yankee Institute for Public Policy  April 2012 - Present
CT Department of Economic and Community Development   2007 - 2008
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2001 - January 2007
Connecticut General Assembly   July 1991 - January 2001

Skills
Public Policy, Legislative, Foreign Affairs, Government Affairs, Legislation, Politics, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Political Science, Campaign, Public Speaking, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Legislative Relations, Homeland Security, Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Policy, Economic Development, Elections, Nonprofits, Legislative Research, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, State Government, Intelligence, Legislative Policy, Governmental Affairs, Grant Writing, National Security, Appropriations, Congress, Energy Policy, Campaign Finance, Community Development, Federal Government, Grants, Political Management, Message Development, Spokesperson, Constituent Services, Community Organizing

Education
JFK School of Government, Harvard University   1978 — 1979
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration

Haverford College   1961 — 1965
BA, English Literature

Experience
Office of United States Senator Richard Blumenthal   July 2012 - September 2015
Connecticut Young Democrats   January 2009 - May 2013
Farmington Democratic Town Committee   November 2008 - May 2013
Office of the State Treasurer  August 2011 - July 2012
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - August 2011
AT&T  November 2005 - January 2009
AT&T  October 2004 - November 2005

Education
University of Connecticut School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Constitutional Law and Public Policy

The University of Connecticut School of Business   2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance; Marketing

University of Connecticut   2000 — 2004
B.A., Political Science & Journalism

Farmington High School   1996 — 2000

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   November 2013 - Present
Allan S. Goodman  January 2012 - November 2013
Rotmans Furniture & Carpet Store   February 2008 - January 2012
Bernie's Audio Video & Appliance   June 2001 - February 2008
Familymeds.com   May 2000 - June 2001
Bob's Discount Furniture  June 1999 - May 2000
Better Bedding   April 1997 - June 1999
Jordan's Furniture  April 1996 - April 1997
Comdata RoTec, Inc   March 1994 - April 1996

Skills
Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft SQL Server, Training, Team Building, Leadership, Management, VoIP, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Telecommunications, Sales, SDLC, Sales Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Networking, Budgets, Software Development, Technical Support, Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, Contract Negotiation

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University   1985 — 1990
BS, Business / Marketing

MIT   2005 — 2005
Finance for the Technical Executive

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - Present
Southeast Asian Hill Tribes, SURVIVE, Inc.   September 2009 - Present
Redding Fire & EMS Company #1   September 2009 - Present
The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival   May 2009 - Present
Tom Foley for Governor  June 2010 - November 2010
Tom Foley for Governor  February 2010 - June 2010
Sun Valley Writers Conference   August 2009 - August 2009
Town of Redding, Community Emergency Response Team   September 2006 - August 2009
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - June 2009
Christopher Shays for Congress  September 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Political Campaigns, Press Releases, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Outlook, Volunteer Management, Research, Government, Policy, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Leadership, Analysis, Spanish, Editing, Event Management, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Politics, Speech Writing, Legislation, International Relations

Education
Western Connecticut State University   2004 — 2009
BA, American Studies & Political Science

University of Ulster   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Deerfield Academy   2001 — 2004

Fairfield Country Day School

Experience
Johnson & Wales University  September 2012 - Present
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - August 2012
Pace University  September 2002 - December 2008
Fairfield University  August 1998 - August 2002
Boston College  1991 - 1998

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Politics, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Media, Editing, Speech Writing, AP Style, Budgets, Public Relations, Journalism, Press Releases, Newsletters, Publicity, Fundraising

Education
Boston College   1974 — 1978
BA, English/Communications

Experience
University of Connecticut School of Law  June 2011 - May 2012
United States Marshals Service  June 2011 - August 2011
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2011 - May 2011
Burke, Rosen & Associates   June 2010 - August 2010
University of Connecticut School of Law  October 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Westlaw, Research, Litigation, Public Speaking

Education
The University of Connecticut School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor

Connecticut College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s of Arts, Economics

Northwood School

University School

Experience
Law Offices of Carolyn Smith Stewart   1997 - Present
Elm Haven Resident Council   1994 - 1997
CT Boards of Education   1990 - 1994
Connecticut General Assembly   1985 - 1988
Congressman Bruce Morrison, 3rd District CT Staff   1984 - 1986
Congressman Bruce Morrison, 3rd District CT Staff   1983 - 1986

Skills
Mediation, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Coalitions, Legal Assistance, Community Outreach, Legal Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Personal Injury, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Community Organizing, Legislation, Board Development, Domestic Relations, Grants, Estate Administration, Small Business..., Legislative Research, Grant Writing, Elder Law, Veterans Law, Civil Litigation, Policy Analysis, Legislative Affairs, Non-profit..., Criminal Defense Lawyer, Policy, Government, Politics, Immigration Law, Non-profits, Courts, Westlaw, Land Use, Political Consulting, State Government, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Appeals, Administrative Law, Guardianship, Hearings, Municipal Law, Legal Services

Education
Fisk University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and English

Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Criminal Law

Experience
Baxalta  July 2013 - Present
Hill-Rom  July 2008 - May 2013
Hill-Rom  July 2005 - July 2008
Schering Plough  April 2002 - June 2005
Connecticut General Assembly   January 1989 - January 1997

Skills
Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Managed Care, Sales, Cardiology, Management, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Sales Force Development, Leadership, Sales Process, Sales Management, Operating Room, Hospitals, Time Management

Education
Central Connecticut State University   1982 — 1986
BA, Political Science

Glastonbury High School   1977 — 1981
High School Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Accenture  2013 - Present
Accenture  May 2011 - August 2012
RangeMark Investment Management, Inc.   June 2010 - September 2010
Connecticut General Assembly   May 2008 - September 2008

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2009 — 2013
BA, Chemistry, Political Science

Experience
Waterford Country School  June 2014 - Present
Mitchell College  August 2014 - April 2015
The William W. Backus Hospital  October 2011 - June 2014
United Community and Family Services  May 2013 - April 2014
Caddyshack   April 2010 - October 2013
Brookstone  October 2010 - September 2011
Malerba’s Golf Range   April 2005 - September 2011
Harbor School  January 2010 - June 2010
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Therapeutic Listening, Research, Problem Solving, Empathy, Passion for Helping..., High Organizational..., Outstanding Time..., Highly Self-Motivated, Higher Education, Program Development, Time Management, Mental Health, Psychotherapy

Education
University of Saint Joseph   2011 — 2014
Master's Degree

Connecticut College   2011 — 2011

Mitchell College   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Experience
Connecticut General Assembly   January 2013 - Present
Eastern Connecticut State University  2009 - 2013

Education
Eastern Connecticut State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Cum Laude