Experience
The SAFE Alliance   December 2012 - Present
SafePlace  December 2012 - Present
Austin Children's Shelter  December 2012 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   August 2010 - November 2012
FedEx Office  August 2010 - March 2011
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  July 2006 - April 2008
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  February 2004 - June 2006

Skills
Print Production, Layout, Graphic Design, Typography, InDesign, Brochures, Pre-press, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Web Design, Photoshop, CSS, Flyers, Business Cards, PowerPoint, Graphics, HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photography, Mac, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Illustration, After Effects, Excel, Outlook, Logos, Marketing Communications, Retouching, Digital Photography, Art, Final Cut Pro, Production, Magazines, Windows, Problem Solving, Photo Editing, Constant Contact, Image Editing, Marketing, Image Manipulation, Publishing, OS X, Brand Development, Multimedia, Branding & Identity

Education
Full Sail University   2008 — 2010
BS, Digital Arts and Design

Angelo State University   1999 — 2003
BBA, Accounting

Experience
Zero Chaos  March 2013 - Present
USBGF   2015 - 2015
USBGF   2015 - 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   December 2011 - July 2013
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce  October 2010 - November 2011
Forest Park School District #91  February 2003 - September 2010
Harris Bank  August 1987 - September 2002

Skills
Customer Relations, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Writing, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Coaching, Public Speaking, Team Building, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Non-profits, Team Leadership, Social Media, Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Access, Financial Analysis, Event Management, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Budgets

Education
DePaul University   2003 — 2006
M.Ed, Education

DePaul University   1993 — 2002
B.A., Marketing

Experience
Legislative Budget Board  May 2014 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   December 2013 - May 2014
City of Austin  June 2013 - December 2013
Student  March 2013 - June 2013
Orbach, Huff, & Suarez LLP   May 2012 - July 2012
Teach Learn Georgia   January 2012 - March 2012
Chung Dahm Institute  November 2010 - December 2011

Skills
ESL, Teaching, Teaching English as a..., Classroom, Lesson Planning, Teacher Training, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Non-profit Consulting, Public Speaking, Policy, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2014
Master of Public Affairs

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo   2006 — 2010
BS, Social Sciences

Calpoly San Luis Obispo   2006 — 2010
Minor, Anthropology-Geography

Experience
St. Edward's University School of Behavioral and Social Sciences   January 2015 - May 2015
Katrina Daniel for Austin City Council, District 4   September 2014 - November 2014
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   October 2013 - June 2014
Hilltop Views  September 2013 - May 2014
St. Edward's University Post Office   September 2013 - October 2013
Linda Rodriguez, Court Appointed Receiver   June 2013 - August 2013
Goin' Postal  September 2012 - August 2013
Alamo Cafe Restaurant   April 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, English, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Management, Time Management, Leadership, Social Networking

Education
St. Edward's University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

St. Edward's University   2013 — 2016
Polical Science

Experience
The Thrival Company   January 2012 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2013 - Present
U.S. Green Building Council   2008 - Present
Culture Technologies, Inc.   July 2002 - December 2012
A Nurtured World   June 2003 - September 2012
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  December 1999 - June 2002
ERM Southwest  1997 - 1999
Zephyr Environmental  1995 - 1997

Skills
Non-profits, Organizational..., Coaching, Program Development, Environmental, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Writing, Leadership Development, Sustainability, Team Building, Grant Writing, Blogging, Process Improvement, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Green Building, Program Management, Teaching, Change Management, Board Development, Business Strategy, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Policy, Entrepreneurship, Environmental..., Research, Leadership, Project Planning, Executive Coaching, Management, Sustainability..., Proposal Writing, Sustainable Business, Workshop Facilitation, Corporate Social..., Training, Community Development, Energy Efficiency, Energy Audits, Sustainable Development, LEED, Energy Conservation, Sustainable Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Policy

Education
Purdue University   1988 — 1992
BS, Chemical Engineering

Morguelin Energy Institute   2011 — 2013
Facilitator, Energy for Success

Experience
The University of Texas at Austin  January 2015 - Present
Goldman Sachs  May 2014 - August 2014
Texas Public Policy Foundation  January 2014 - May 2014
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 2013 - January 2014
Fortigo   January 2013 - January 2014
The Castilian   May 2011 - May 2012
MasterWord Services  June 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, International Relations, Japanese, Spanish, Data Entry, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, International Political..., Presentations, Writing, Salesforce.com, Teamwork, Economics, Microsoft Office, Stata

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2010 — 2015
International Relations and Global Studies, and Economics

George Bush High School

Experience
Merrell Anne Shearer   January 2009 - Present
Keller Williams Realty  July 2013 - April 2014
Jane Graham, Realtor   April 1998 - January 2009
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   1996 - 1998
Ambrosia Chocolate Company   February 1991 - May 1993
Tekra Corporation  October 1988 - February 1991

Skills
Real Estate, Marketing, Customer Service, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Leasing, Property Management, Contract Negotiation, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, International Sales

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1981 — 1985
BA, Plan II, Spanish

Chatham Hall

Experience
Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust  October 2014 - Present
Sorin Group  November 2012 - May 2014
bon appetit management company @ Regis University   February 2012 - August 2012
Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Against Breast Cancer   June 2010 - September 2010
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   July 2008 - May 2010
Public Strategies, Inc.   June 2007 - August 2007
URS Corporation  January 2006 - August 2006
United Way Capital Area  August 2005 - November 2005
ACE: A Community for Education  September 2004 - June 2005
GE  May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Fundraising, Program Management, Project Management, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Training, Marketing Strategy, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, Systemic Thinking, Team Building, Start-ups, Business Process..., Relationship Management, Organizational..., Business Analysis, Logistics Management, Internal & External..., Influence Without..., Systems Thinking, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Research, Marketing, Event Planning, Business Development, Negotiation, Medical Devices

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2006 — 2008
MPaff, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management

Purdue University - Krannert School of Management   1998 — 2002
B.S., Management

Experience
Westcott Weddings   January 2012 - Present
Spredfast  July 2013 - February 2015
Whole Foods Market  November 2012 - June 2013
Spredfast  April 2012 - November 2012
Dachis Group  October 2008 - March 2012
Gerson Lehrman Group  September 2007 - May 2008
Lady Elizabeth Anson Party Planners - London   June 2007 - August 2007
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2007 - May 2007
Austin Children's Museum  August 2006 - December 2006
National Instruments  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Research, Blogging, Writing, Facebook, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Measurement, Digital Strategy, Event Management, Content Strategy, Social Marketing, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Content Development, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Business Development, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, SEO

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2004 — 2008
BS, Public Relations

Experience
The University of Texas at Austin  June 2015 - Present
Eisenhower Fellowships  October 2014 - Present
National Committee on U.S.-China Relations   September 2014 - Present
Leadership Austin  September 2014 - Present
PostUp  April 2014 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2014 - Present
Startup Games   January 2014 - Present
Pingboard   November 2013 - Present
The Aspen Institute  March 2013 - Present
Return Path  January 2012 - Present

Skills
Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, SaaS, spam, Spam Filtering, startups, entrepreneur, funding, angel investing, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Angel Investing, Online Advertising, Funding, Digital Media, Strategy, E-commerce, Ruby on Rails, Blogging, Social Networking, Lean Startup, IP

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1994 — 1999
Computer Science & Information Decision Systems, Computer Science

Experience
On Q Pictures   January 2014 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   May 2013 - March 2014
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2012 - April 2013
Sizemore Media & Consulting   October 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Facebook, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Videography, Non-profits, Constant Contact, Training, Nonprofits, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Email Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, Sales, Professional Services, Video Production, Video Editing, Social Networking, Web Design, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Community Outreach, Event Management, Sales Management, Event Planning, SEO

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2006 — 2010
B.B.A., Marketing

St. Joseph High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
KPMG  June 2015 - Present
Bank of America  September 2014 - March 2015
Capital One  October 2013 - September 2014
Bank of America  March 2010 - October 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   August 2012 - December 2012
Towne Park  November 2006 - June 2010

Skills
DFSS, Six Sigma, Leadership, Risk Management, Banking, Loans, Finance, Access, Microsoft Office, Economics, Customer Satisfaction, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Close Attention to..., Time Management, Sound Analytical Skills, Process Centric, Relationship Developer, Farsi, English, Apple Certified, Proactive self-starter, Problem Solving, Autonomous, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Collaborative Problem..., Operations Management, Business Relationship..., Process Management, Managing Processes, Accounting, Customer Driven, Work Ethic, SAP R/3, Project Management, Quality Management, Visio, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Operational Risk..., Business Process..., Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Internal Audit, Auditing, Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Highly detail oriented, Management

Education
St. Edward's University   2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Management

St. Edward's University   2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management and Supervision

Austin College   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Experience
UnboundID Corp.  August 2015 - Present
Momentum Factor  November 2012 - August 2015
PongRock   January 2010 - August 2015
LeedSeed   January 2011 - November 2012
GroupWInk   2010 - 2012
PeopleAdmin  December 2007 - January 2011
Association Circle   August 2008 - September 2010
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Automation, Program Management, Online Marketing, Product Management, Lead Generation, Entrepreneurship, HTML, CSS, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Start-ups

Education
Texas State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications - Advertising

Cedar Park

Experience
Four Hands  May 2014 - Present
Golfsmith International  March 2011 - April 2014
Neiman Marcus  November 2006 - January 2009
Nordstrom  November 2003 - November 2006
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2000 - 2003
Muscular Dystrophy Association  1999 - 2000
International Television Commercial Production Manager   1996 - 1999

Skills
Marketing, Training, Management, Advertising, Press Releases, Logistics, Newsletters, Sponsorship

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Minor-English

Experience
Unique Digital  April 2014 - Present
Unique Digital  March 2012 - March 2014
Dillard's  August 2010 - March 2012
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2010 - May 2010
Ketchum Public Relations  January 2009 - January 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Public Relations, Time Management, Press Releases, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Management, Social Networking, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, PowerPoint, Facebook, Management, Training, Editing, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Media Relations, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Cloud Computing, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Blogging

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2006 — 2010
BA Mass Communication, Public Relations

Texas State University-San Marcos   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Alliance Française de Dallas   2014 — 2016
General Conversation, French Studies

Frisco

Experience
Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce   April 2014 - Present
The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber  January 2013 - April 2014
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   March 2010 - January 2013
Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau   July 2007 - July 2008
Erie City School District   2003 - 2007
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership  January 1997 - January 2003
Erie-Western PA Port Authority  1997 - 2003
County Executive's Office   January 1995 - January 1997
Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Mercyhurst College, Gannon University   1983 - 1997
Greater Erie Bicentennial Commission   January 1994 - January 1995

Skills
Community Organizing, Organizational..., Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development, Membership Development, Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking, Destination Marketing, Waterfront Development, Brand Development, Fundraising, Education, Literature, Tourism, Science Fiction, Comic Books, Poetry, Social Media, Oil Painting, Writing, Leadership, Team Building, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Training, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Speaking, Strategy, Grant Writing, Management, Community Development, Program Management

Education
Gannon University
MA, English

Mercyhurst University
BA, English, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   May 2013 - Present
Austin Portfolio Real Estate Keller Williams Luxury Int'l Kathy Morgan Team   July 2014 - Present
Classic Realty  April 2013 - June 2014
Turnquist Partners Realtors  2012 - 2013
Texas Bankers Association  September 2011 - January 2012
American State Bank  August 2009 - March 2011
AgriLand Farm Credit  September 2008 - August 2009
TurnAround Solutions   March 2007 - May 2008
H3 Media/BSCENE Magazine   September 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Marketing, Real Estate, Public Relations, Advertising, Event Planning, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Referrals, Sales, Recruiting, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Luxury, Relocation, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Sales Management, Customer Service, Selling, Buyer Representation, Negotiation, Strategy, Budgets, Investments, Online Advertising, Business Development, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Condos, Luxury Real Estate, Listing Homes, Seller Representation, Fundraising, Market Planning, Online Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Lead Generation, Residential Homes, Trade Shows, Investment Properties, Small Business, Real Estate Transactions, First Time Home Buyers, Time Management, Investors, Buyers

Education
Texas Tech University

Experience
fieldphotography.com   January 1999 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2007 - Present
The University of Texas Club  2011 - Present
Four Points Chamber of Commerce   2010 - Present
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  2009 - Present
ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers)   2009 - Present
Metropolitan Breakfast Club   2008 - Present
Austin Community College  2008 - Present
SWOK   2008 - Present
fieldphotography.com Client   2007 - Present

Skills
Event Management, Photography, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Team Building, Excel, Word, Problem Solving, Photoshop, Team Leadership, Promotions, PowerPoint, HTML, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Research, Event Photography, Advertising, Marketing, Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Sales, Weddings, Time Management, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Video, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Facebook, Landscape Photography, Business Networking, Headshots, Executive Headshots

Education
Northwestern University   1974 — 1978
MBA, Marketing

University of Illinois at Chicago   1969 — 1973
BS, Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin

Experience
Bagwell Household   July 2013 - Present
(CAM-I) Consortium for Advanced Management - International   July 2011 - June 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   February 2009 - May 2011
Gracy Title  March 2008 - October 2008
Alamo Title Company  February 2005 - October 2007
Chicago Title Insurance Company  March 2004 - February 2005

Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, International Business

University of Mary-Hardin Baylor   1998 — 1999

Experience
McCombs School of Business  May 2015 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 2012 - May 2015
Amplify  May 2010 - June 2012
IBC Bank  July 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Social Media, Start-ups, Team Leadership, Executive Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Leadership, Business Strategy, Digital Media, Interactive Gaming, Video Game Production, Financial Services, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Customer Retention, Selling, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Mobile Devices, Public Relations, Management, International Business, Market Research, E-commerce, Finance, Account Management, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Venture Capital, Social Networking, Analysis

Education
St. Edward's University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Interactive Games Management

St. Edward's University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business

The University of Texas-Pan American   2008 — 2010

Experience
City of San Antonio  February 2014 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   February 2013 - February 2014
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   October 2012 - February 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 2012 - August 2012
Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.   May 2008 - August 2011
Avenue Dental Center   January 2009 - May 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Policy, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Research, Event Management, Recruiting, Management, Fundraising, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Program Management, Program Development, Event Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2011 — 2013
MPAff, Public Affairs

Georgetown University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Experience
Anti-Defamation League  December 2013 - Present
National/Federal Leadership (upon request only)   January 2013 - Present
Social Good TV   March 2013 - December 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2009 - October 2012
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce  January 2008 - December 2008
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce  November 2006 - December 2007
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce  September 2005 - August 2006
Film, Theater, TV   August 1998 - June 2005

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Research, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Economic Development, Leadership Development, Program Development, Program Management, Fundraising, Cross-functional Team..., Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Innovator, Federal Government, Technological Innovation, Immigration Issues, Healthcare, Community Development, Nonprofits, Leadership, Community Outreach

Education
Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute   1998 — 2001
Acting

Goldsmiths College, U. of London   1996 — 1996
Sociology, 4.0

Bryn Mawr College   1993 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, 4.0 (Thesis)

Nightingale-Bamford   1989 — 1993
High School Diploma

Experience
Center for Child Protection  October 2010 - December 2011
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (EDF)   February 2005 - June 2009
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN  January 2000 - January 2005
MENTAL HEALTH ASSN OF GREATER DALLAS   February 1998 - November 1999
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION/AUSTIN   January 1992 - January 1998
GREATER AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE   January 1989 - January 1991

Skills
Donor Relations, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Non-profits, Individual Giving, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Grants, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Annual Giving, Policy, Community Outreach, Program Development, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Leadership

Education
Smith College   1959 — 1963
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, A-B Average

Smith College
B.A., American Studies, Government

Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   March 2014 - Present
Collier Talent Agency  January 2014 - Present
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival   January 2010 - Present
Coldtowne Theater  October 2006 - Present
Austin Improv Community   December 2004 - Present
Qui   April 2013 - March 2014
The Second City  November 2013 - January 2014
PeopleAdmin  February 2010 - November 2013
CoreLogic (forrmerly First American Flood Data Services)   February 2005 - April 2009
The Second City  May 2002 - October 2003

Skills
Team Building, Art, Production, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Television, Problem Solving, Film, Change Management, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Writing, Operations Management, Arts, Theatre, Improvisation, Stage, Teaching, Festivals, Feature Films, Acting, Film Production, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Drama, Comedy, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Social Media, Performing Arts, Event Management, Copywriting, Research, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Customer Service, Word, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Customer Relations, Outlook, Script, Musical Theatre, Story Structure, Script Doctoring, Live Event Producer, Event Producing, Special Events...

Education
American University   1990 — 1994
B.A., Literature: Cinema Studies. Minor in Theater

The Improv Olympic   1998 — 2002
Long Form Improvisation

The Second City Conservatory   1997 — 1998
Sketch and Improvisation

The Annoyance Theater   1998 — 2000

Experience
Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA)   July 2015 - Present
Asian Business Association of San Diego  August 2014 - July 2015
Greater San Marcos Partnership  May 2014 - June 2014
Greater San Marcos Partnership  July 2013 - May 2014
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   December 2010 - July 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2010 - 2011

Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Leadership, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Time Management, Fundraising, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Editing

Education
Trinity University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin   2012 — 2013
Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Dhahran High School   2002 — 2005

Experience
Texas Restaurant Association  October 2014 - Present
Yodle  February 2012 - June 2014
3Seventy  September 2011 - December 2011
The Elegant Texan   March 2002 - December 2009
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2007 - May 2008
Advo Direct Mail   January 1986 - February 1987
Dallas Times Herald Newspaper   July 1982 - November 1985

Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, New Business Development, Account Management, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Service

Education
The Ohio State University   1973 — 1977
BA, Advertising/Public relations, 3.5

Madison High School

Experience
Lafayette Society for Performing Arts   May 2015 - Present
Lafayette Dance Academy   June 2010 - May 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   November 2009 - July 2010
Southern Living Magazine  May 2003 - April 2009
Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Club   June 2002 - May 2003
Atlanta Home Improvement magazine  September 2001 - June 2002
Cobb Juvenile Court Marietta, GA   May 2000 - September 2001
The U.S. House of Representatives, 7th District of Georgia   January 1999 - July 1999

Skills
Event Planning, Budgets, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Management, Marketing, Nonprofits, Program Development, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Strategic Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2013
Certificate, Non-Profit Management

Troy University   2011 — 2013
Masters, Public Administration specializing in Non-Profit management

Presbyterian College   1996 — 2000
BS, Political Science/Psychology

American University   1999 — 1999
American Politics

Experience
Total Leadership Ventures, LLC.   July 2008 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2008 - June 2012
National Black MBA Association  February 2008 - January 2010
Dell  September 2006 - January 2008
Freescale Semiconductor Inc.  April 2005 - September 2006
Motorola Semiconductor  2000 - 2005

Skills
Executive Coaching, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking, Employee Engagement, Public Speaking, Coaching, Mentoring, Talent Management, Organizational..., Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Performance Management, Executive Communications, Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Strategic Communications, Interviewing, Speakers Bureau, Career Management, Career Advancement, Career Assessment, Career Services, Behavioral Assessment, Training & Development, Online Training, Speaking Engagements, Seminar Speaker, Keynote, Human Capital Management, Personal Branding, Organizational..., Career Development, Executive Development, Leadership Development..., High Potential..., Global Organizational..., Global Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Appreciative Inquiry, Salesforce.com, Strategy, Leadership, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's Degree, Organizational Communications

The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management
Master's Degree, Executive and Professional Business Coaching

Experience
American Diabetes Association  January 2008 - Present
Rodeo Austin  2013 - 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2013 - 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2013 - 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2013 - 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2012 - 2015
United Way of Greater Kansas City  2007 - 2008

Skills
Event Management, Non-profits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Program Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Social Media

Education
Texas A&M University   2000 — 2007
COMM, Communication, Theatre

Kenedy ISD

Experience
SPECTRUM Photography   September 1994 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 1993 - August 1994
Multiple Automobile Dealerships   January 1984 - November 1985

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1977 — 1983

Experience
Austin Habitat for Humanity  May 2015 - Present
Austin Habitat for Humanity  February 2015 - Present
Austin Habitat for Humanity  August 2013 - February 2015
Austin Christian Church   2014 - 2015
DMA Development Company, LLC   January 2012 - August 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   August 2010 - May 2011
HOPE worldwide  June 2010 - August 2010
Austin Habitat for Humanity  August 2007 - July 2009
First American Mortgage Corporation   June 2005 - June 2007
Allied Mortgage Capital Corporation, LLC   April 2002 - July 2004

Skills
Non-profits, Research, Online Research, Editing, Audio Engineering, Project Coordination, Mortgage Marketing, Construction, Construction Management, Volunteer Management, Volunteering, Volunteer Training, Affordable Housing, Housing Development, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Management, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Project Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Community Development, Program Management, Grants, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2009 — 2011
M. P. Aff., Public Affairs; Nonprofit Management

Carleton University   2010 — 2010

Framingham State University   2004 — 2007
BA, Psychology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   May 2011 - Present
Capital Area Council of Governments  March 2007 - April 2011
Central Texas Council of Governments  October 2004 - March 2007
City of Georgetown  2004 - 2004

Skills
Data Analysis, Databases, GIS software, ArcGIS, Economic Development, GIS, Strategic Planning, Research, Economics, Access, Project Planning

Education
Southwestern University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History

Experience
del Fuego Companies   2004 - Present
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  2004 - Present
Business Networking International  2004 - Present
BNI (Business Network International)   2003 - Present
Balfour  2005 - 2011
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber   2004 - December 2010
Taylor Publishing Company  2008 - 2010
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2004 - 2010
Networks Telephony Corporation  1999 - 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Business Networking, Fundraising, Non-profits

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
BA

Experience
Del Valle High School  September 2013 - May 2014
Austin Independent School District  September 2004 - May 2013
Hays CISD  August 2009 - May 2010
Texas State University  October 2008 - August 2009
City of Kyle  2008 - 2009
Hays CISD  November 2000 - October 2008
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 2008 - July 2008
Texas State University  2002 - 2008

Skills
Teaching, History, Writing, Language Arts, Higher Education, Leadership, Special Education, Classroom, Community Outreach, Acting, Microsoft Excel, Staff Development, Editing, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits

Education
Texas State University   2002 — 2008
BA, History, English

The University of Texas at Arlington   1981 — 1984
Theater

Round Rock High School   1977 — 1978

Experience
Oracle  April 2015 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   November 2013 - March 2015
Office Depot  April 2012 - October 2013
Capitol Beverage Co.   March 2009 - April 2011
Democratic National Committee  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Marketing, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Sales, Account Management, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Training, B2B, Sales Presentations, Event Planning, CRM, Direct Marketing, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Social Media, Leadership, Cloud Computing, New Business Development, Business Development, SaaS, IaaS, Hybrid Cloud, PaaS, Oracle Security, Oracle Database, Data Integration

Education
Texas State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication Studies, International and Intercultural Communication

Experience
Hewlett-Packard  July 2013 - Present
HP Enterprise Services  July 2012 - Present
HP  March 2011 - Present
HP  November 2003 - March 2011
Hewlett-Packard  November 2000 - October 2003
BMC Software  1999 - 2000
Valentis (formerly GeneMedicine)   1995 - 1999
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   1993 - 1995

Skills
Event Mangaement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Event Planning, Marketing Event Planning, Event Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Lead Generation, Marketing Communications, executive scheduling, Cross-functional Team..., Cloud Computing, Marketing, Budgets, Program Management, Event Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales, Management, Project Planning, Change Management, Negotiation, IT Strategy, Team Leadership, Newsletters, Outsourcing, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Strategy, Telecommunications, SharePoint, PMP, Leadership

Education
Texas A&M University   1986 — 1991
BS, Sociology

Conroe High

Experience
BAV Consulting  July 2015 - Present
Young & Rubicam  September 2014 - June 2015
Young & Rubicam Group  September 2014 - June 2015
Young & Rubicam  June 2013 - August 2014
SaleAMP, Inc.   January 2013 - May 2013
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   April 2012 - December 2012
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 2011 - April 2012
Sugar Hill Spa   April 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Advertising, Advertising Media, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Italian, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Marketing, Market Research, SEO, Google Analytics, Research, Digital Strategy, Media Planning, Digital Marketing, Wordpress, Advertising Research, Copywriting, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Blogging, Strategy

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Advertising

University of Texas at Austin   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising

Lutheran South Academy

Experience
Emancipet  November 2006 - Present
YouthLaunch  2005 - 2006
YouthLaunch  2003 - 2005
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2002 - 2003
Austin Partners in Education  2001 - 2002
United Way/Capital Area   January 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Social Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Change Management, Grant Writing, Program Management, Strategy, Animal Welfare, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Business Strategy, Program Development, Research, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Social Media, Community Development, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Editing, Servant Leadership, Public Relations, Training, Leadership Development

Education
St. Edward's University   1996 — 2000
B.A., Liberal Studies, Literature & Philosophy

Experience
Sprinklr  June 2015 - Present
Bazaarvoice  August 2011 - May 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 2011 - August 2011
USA Group International   January 2011 - April 2011
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP   June 2009 - August 2009
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement  May 2008 - August 2008
Jewish Federation of New Hampshire   January 2007 - June 2007
Jim Craig For Congress   February 2006 - September 2006
Craig & Gatzoulis Law Firm   May 2004 - September 2006
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies  August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Contract Writing, Client Interfacing, Legal Research, Social Media, FDA, International Trade Law, Negotiation, SaaS, Social Commerce, Performance Benchmarking, FTC, Legal Contract..., Vendor Contracts, Transactional Law, Legal Writing, CRM, Employment Law, Program Management, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Editing, E-commerce, Salesforce.com, Mergers

Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., International Trade & Business Law

Brandeis University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Politics

American University   2004 — 2004
Certificate, American Foreign Policy

Manchester Central High School   1998 — 2002

Experience
Novati Technologies Inc.  March 2015 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2014 - February 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   March 2013 - September 2014
DiFusion Technologies, Inc.   June 2012 - March 2013
United Way of Williamson County  September 2011 - May 2012
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center at Southwestern University   January 2010 - May 2012
Williamson County Attorney's Office  July 2011 - August 2011
The Texas Capitol   January 2011 - May 2011
Anderson, Smith, Null, & Stofer LLP   June 2010 - August 2010
Days Gone Bye!   October 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Fundraising, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Research, Management, Public Speaking, Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media, Higher Education, Program Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Advertising, Time Management, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Community Outreach, Event Management, Social Networking, Facebook, Editing, Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Business Development, Volunteer Management, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Social Media Marketing

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Technology Commercialization

Southwestern University   2009 — 2012
BA, English & Political Science

Experience
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   June 2015 - Present
Softcard (acquired by Google)   May 2014 - Present
Softcard (acquired by Google)   April 2011 - May 2014
Independent Consultant  April 2010 - April 2011
BestFit Mobile  December 2009 - June 2010
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   November 2007 - December 2009
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   February 2006 - November 2007
City of Luling   January 2002 - February 2006
National Instruments  September 1991 - December 2001
Capital Network Systems, Inc.   1995 - 1997

Skills
Marketing, Strategy, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Online Advertising, Event Management, Management, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Speech Writing, Economic Development, Leadership, Sales, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Networking, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Program Management, Digital Marketing, Organizational..., Project Management, Team Building, Project Planning, E-commerce, B2B, Budgets, Media Relations, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Newsletters

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art/Graphic Design

Seguin High School   1985 — 1989

Experience
Kuper Sotheby's International Realty  October 2014 - Present
Sotheby's International Realty  December 2012 - July 2014
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce  January 2012 - July 2014
Corcoran Group Real Estate  August 2011 - November 2012
Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors  December 2008 - May 2011
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2007 - April 2011

Skills
Real Estate, Leadership, Referrals, Sellers, Sales, Coaching, Social Networking, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Condos, Training, Team Spirit, Entertainment, Team-oriented, Negotiation, Listings, Buyers, Social Media, Event Planning, Time Management, Investment Properties, Investors, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Referral Generation, Employee Training, Business Development, Selling, Program Management, Public Speaking, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Training & Development, Staff Training, Team Oriented, Project Facilitation, Moderating, Leading Meetings

Education
Southwestern University   1988 — 1990

The University of Texas at Austin   1990 — 1992
B.A., Latin American Studies

Alfred University   1998 — 2000
M.S. Ed., Counseling

Arlington High   1985 — 1988

Experience
Avalanche Consulting  2009 - Present
Headlight Data   November 2011 - Present
New Economy Strategies, LLC   2007 - 2009
AngelouEconomics  1996 - 2007
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   June 1994 - June 1996

Skills
Strategic Planning, Benchmarking, Public Speaking, Data Modeling, Industry Trend Analysis, Management Consulting, Economics, Feasibility Studies, Economic Development, Market Analysis

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1989 — 1994
BA, Economics

Columbia University in the City of New York   1989 — 1991
Engineering, Economics

Experience
Infor  January 2014 - Present
PeopleAnswers  March 2009 - December 2013
The Freeman Company  April 2008 - December 2008
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   February 2008 - April 2008
Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute   November 2007 - February 2008
IHI, Inc.   January 2007 - October 2007
Governor of Texas - Rick Perry   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Talent Assessment, Behavioral Assessments, Talent Acquisition, Retention Strategies, Qualifying Candidates, Performance Improvement, SaaS, Cloud-based, B2B software, B2B Marketing, Onboarding, Business Development, Recruiting, Key Performance..., Trade Shows, Trade Show Exhibitor, Salesforce.com, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Behavioral Science, Industrial Organization, Staff Retention, Retention Programs, Employee Turnover, Process Improvement, Performance Metrics, I-9 Compliance, WOTC, Hiring Practices, Customer Retention, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Talent Management

Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business   2002 — 2006
BBA, Double major in Real Estate and Risk Management & Insurance

Hyde Park Baptist School   1997 — 2002
High School, General Studies

Experience
R&R Partners  January 2013 - Present
Weeks&Co   2000 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   1992 - 1996

Skills
Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Press Releases, Press Kits, Op-eds, editorial boards, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Public Policy, Media Production, Speech Writing, Post Production, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Fundraising

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1988 — 1992
BS in Speech Communications, PR/Communications

Menard High School   1985 — 1988
Diploma

Santa Rita Elementary

Experience
ATX Sports & Adventures   October 2010 - Present
AW Media Inc  November 2011 - August 2012
Honest Project   May 2010 - October 2010
Austin In Play   July 2009 - May 2010
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2008 - March 2010
Greater Spokane Incorporated  February 2007 - October 2007
Associated Industries (A.I.) Inland NW   April 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning

Education
Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration   2005 — 2006
MBA, Marketing Concentration

Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration   2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Entrepreneurial Leadership & Law and Public Policy

Experience
Google  June 2010 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2015 - Present
vcfo  December 2007 - June 2010
Startup Staffing   February 1999 - December 2007
Career Communities   June 2000 - June 2001
AMD  1996 - 1999

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Start-ups, Executive Search, Business Development, Sales

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   March 2010 - Present
Yellowbook  July 2005 - August 2009
3i Implant Innovations   June 2002 - June 2005
Apple Computer  February 2001 - May 2002
Dell  August 1996 - January 2001

Skills
Account Management, Recruiting

Education
Texas State University   1991 — 1996
B.A., Organizational Communications Minor Business Admistration

Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2015 - Present
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce  June 2014 - September 2015
Braddock Financial  December 2012 - June 2014
Allonhill  April 2011 - December 2012
The Corner Office in The Curtis Hotel   November 2009 - May 2011
Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime  September 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Training, Customer Service, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Access, Sales, Public Relations, Process Improvement, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Time Management, Human Resources, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Fundraising

Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver   2008 — 2010
BA Journalism, News Editorial, minor in Art History

Colorado State University   2005 — 2007
Technical Journalism

Silver Creek High School   2001 — 2005
High School Diploma

Experience
Various Publications  June 2014 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   May 2013 - June 2014
KXAN-TV  November 2011 - June 2013
InFactDaily   June 1999 - May 2013
Quorum Report, Tech Daily, Austin Chronicle   August 1997 - April 2013
KXAN-TV  November 2007 - November 2011
KDAF  October 2004 - December 2008
KTVT Dallas   April 2001 - October 2004
News 8 Austin  June 1999 - April 2001
Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, Houston Business Journal, et al   August 1989 - November 1999

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Reporting, Social Media, Press Releases, Storytelling, Journalism, Ap Style, Public Policy, Social Networking, Policy Research, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, AP Style, Politics, Media Relations, Breaking News, Broadcast, Communication, Community Outreach, Content Development, Facebook, New Media, News Writing, Newspapers, Policy, Publications, Broadcast Journalism, Writing, Strategic Communications

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1985 — 1987
BS, Education

Spring Woods High School   1979 — 1983
Magna Cum Laude

Experience
St. Edward's University   June 2010 - Present
St. Edward's University   July 2015 - Present
Capital Area Food Bank  May 2005 - June 2010
Leadership Austin  2005 - 2010
KEYE - TV  June 2001 - May 2005
Dell  March 1997 - May 2001
Sicola Martin  April 1997 - March 1998
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   February 1995 - April 1997

Skills
Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Marketing, Editing, Public Speaking, Blogging, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing..., Strategic Planning, Project Management, Public Relations, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Event Planning

Education
St. Edward's University   2010 — 2012
Master of Science

Texas State University-San Marcos   1989 — 1993
BA

Experience
DTZ  June 1996 - Present
Commercial Industrial Properties (NAI affiliate)   1992 - 1994
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   1987 - 1992
Hughes Interests   1985 - 1987
First Austin Properties   1983 - 1985
Cadillac Fairview  1982 - 1983

Skills
Corporate Real Estate, Tenant Representation, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Investments, Negotiation, Commercial Real Estate, Disposition, Portfolio Management, Location Intelligence, Leases, Real Estate Transactions, Brokerage, Tenant, Real Estate Economics, Lease Negotiations, Investment Properties

Education
Bellaire High School   1978 — 1982

The University of Texas at Austin   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, Real Estate

Experience
Network Sciences, Inc.   July 2008 - Present
IPS Associates   2001 - 2002
EpicEdge  1999 - 2002
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   1994 - 2000

Education
St. Edward's University   1996 — 1999
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing

The University of Texas at Austin   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   February 2014 - Present
Sundquist Group   June 2004 - December 2013
Office of US Representative Nathan Deal   August 2003 - June 2004
Tinsley Elementary School   August 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Lobbying, Fundraising, Event Planning, Politics, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Philanthropy, Building Coalitions, Leadership, Federal Government..., Community Outreach

Education
Mercer University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Experience
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts  November 2009 - Present
Black and Decker, Inc,   October 2004 - May 2009
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   October 2002 - September 2004
Burger King  November 1985 - December 1990
US Small Business Administration (SBA)   July 1975 - November 1985

Skills
Budgets, Leadership, Sales Engineering, Program Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Human Resources, Brand Management, Employee Benefits, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Real Estate Transactions, Broker Price Opinion, Technology, Compliance, Computer Proficiency, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Team Building, Management, Project Management, Retail, Training, Finance, Business Strategy, Analysis, Business Planning, Accounting, Operations Management, Sales, Market Research, Marketing Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Coaching, Leadership Development, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Negotiation, Project Planning, Change Management, Purchasing, Business Process...

Education
LeTourneau University   2005 — 2007
MBA, Management

Kingwood Community College   1994 — 1995
Certificate, Medical Office Management

Clark Atlanta University   1972 — 1973
MA, History

Westminster College   1968 — 1972
B.S., Behavorial Science

Plainfield high school   1965 — 1968
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Experience
J. L. Powers and Associates   2011 - Present
Austin Area Urban League  May 2005 - July 2011
AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE  May 2005 - July 2011
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   April 2002 - April 2005
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP  January 2000 - January 2002
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP  August 1998 - July 2000
Federal & State/Local Government   January 1998 - January 2000
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS  March 1995 - August 1998
at  January 1995 - January 1998
J. RICHARD GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES   January 1990 - January 1997

Skills
Fundraising and complex..., Budgeting & Financial..., Strategic Planning,..., Program Management, Leadership, Fundraising, Policy, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Government, Management, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning

Education
Clark Atlanta University   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Nonprofit Social Entrepreneurship

Harvard Kennedy School of Government   1985 — 1987
Masters Degree, Urban Economic Development, Sloan Fellow

Texas Christian University   1980 — 1984
B.S. - Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Honors Economics, Honors Political Science

The University of Texas at Austin
Lyndon B; Certificate, Public Policy Studies

Experience
L3  January 2010 - Present
The First Tee of Greater Austin  March 2007 - January 2010
Austin Lyric Opera  March 2003 - March 2007
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2001 - 2003
Robert Morris University  1992 - 1999

Skills
Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Management, Social Media

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1980 — 1984
BFA, Vocal Performance

Experience
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration  May 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration   May 2011 - May 2012
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2011 - May 2011
National Endowment for Democracy  October 2008 - August 2010
Pan American Development Foundation  May 2006 - July 2008
Pan American Development Foundation  June 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Grants, Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, International..., Nonprofits, Research, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Public Policy

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   2010 — 2012
Masters in Public Affairs, Public Affairs

American University   2002 — 2006
BA, International Studies

American University   2002 — 2006
BA, Spanish

Experience
Austin Acting Classes   2011 - Present
MyPilatesPlan   December 2011 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   December 2011 - February 2014
The State Theatre School of Acting in association with Austin Community College   2005 - 2011
Collier Agency   1992 - 2010

Skills
Health, Movement, Acting, Arts, Teaching, Public Speaking, Dance, Writing, Coaching, Public Relations, Promotions, Wellness, Theatre, Entertainment, Customer Service, Networking, Organizational..., Creativity, Time Management, Prioritisation, Communication, Innovator, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Team Building, Sales, Business Development, Community Outreach, Small Business, Marketing Communications, Volunteer Management, Facebook, Blogging, Social Media, Community Development, Advertising, Leadership Development, Program Development, Training, Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Management, Team Management, Art, Social Promotion

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1998 — 2001
Communications

Claremont McKenna College   1982 — 1983

Austin High School   1978 — 1982

Experience
Gensler  February 2015 - Present
STG Design  May 2012 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2010 - 2011
CTA Architects Engineers  February 2008 - May 2010
Page Southerland Page  May 2002 - February 2008

Skills
Submittals, Design Research, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, AIA, Sustainability, Feasibility Studies, Project Planning, Tenant Improvement, Project Coordination, Design-Build, Space Planning, Green Building, Mixed-use, Comprehensive Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1992 — 1994
MArch, Architecture

Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Architectural Design, Architecture

Experience
Mattress Firm  November 2011 - June 2014
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2011 - December 2011
STRATFOR Global Intelligence   April 2011 - September 2011
STRATFOR Global Intelligence   January 2011 - April 2011
Mattress Firm  January 2009 - January 2011
Concordia Facilities Management   February 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Teamwork

Education
Austin Community College   2015 — 2016
Associate's degree, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Kilgore College   2014 — 2014
Basic Fire Academy, Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Training Division   2014 — 2014
EMT-B, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Concordia University Texas   2008 — 2010
B.A., Business and Psychology

Tarleton State University   2005 — 2008
Criminal Justice

Experience
SparkCognition  2015 - Present
City of Austin Economic Prosperity Commission   July 2015 - Present
Truman National Security Project  January 2014 - Present
Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law  December 2013 - Present
Austin Young Chamber of Commerce  May 2011 - July 2015
CleanTX  2013 - 2015
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   2013 - 2014
CleanTX  2012 - 2013
Texas Foundation for Innovative Communities (TFIC)   2011 - 2012
Focused Advocacy  2009 - 2011

Skills
Business Development, Management, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, Program Implementation, Government, Social Media, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Politics, Strategy, Renewable Energy, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Strategic Communications, Due Diligence, Leadership, Executive Management, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Public Policy, Event Planning, Project Management, Business Planning, Research, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Public Relations, Fundraising, Cleantech, Policy, Legislative Relations, Start-ups, Sustainable Energy, Community Outreach, Energy Policy

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2016
Master of Energy and Earth Resources

National Renewable Energy Laboratory   2014 — 2014

The University of Texas at Austin   2010 — 2010

Rhodes College   2005 — 2009
BA

The George Washington University   2004 — 2005

Experience
Experient  January 2013 - Present
Nexeo Solutions  February 2012 - January 2013
Hanley Wood Exhibitions  July 2006 - February 2012
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Event Management, Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Budgets, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning

Education
Baylor University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and International Business, 3.5

Experience
Grand Isle Shipyard  October 2013 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   May 2012 - August 2012
The Center for Success and Independence  October 2010 - July 2011
The Center for Public Policy   November 2006 - July 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Program Management, Social Media, PowerPoint

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Public Affairs

University of Houston   2008 — 2010
B.S., HR Management

Experience
Sports Authority  May 2008 - Present
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   January 2011 - May 2011
Dress Barn  May 2007 - May 2008
Auntie Anne's, Inc.   August 2006 - April 2007

Education
St. Edward's University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science-Law Track, Philosoply

Experience
Cox Communications  May 2014 - Present
Cox Communications  March 2011 - May 2014
Mattel  June 2009 - December 2010
Language Direct   March 2005 - June 2009
Cox Communications  January 1999 - November 2004
Stoorza, Ziegaus & Metzger PR   May 1998 - January 1999
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   March 1997 - March 1998

Skills
Copywriting, Media Buying, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Editing, Media Relations, Writing, Creative Writing, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Customer Relations, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Community Relations, Executive Communications, Promotions, Broadcast, Communication Training, Sales, Change Management, inter, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Call Centers, soci, Brand Development, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Onboarding, Quality Assurance, Research, Unified Communications, Vendor Management, Volunteer Management, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Community Development, Customer Service

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications

Instituto de Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico   1995 — 1995
Spanish

Experience
Seton Healthcare Family  June 2004 - October 2007
Seton Healthcare Family  October 2003 - June 2004
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce   September 2000 - November 2002
Christoper Shields, PC   July 1999 - November 2000

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Print Production Process, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Budget..., Media Planning, Media Placement, Contractor Management, Campaign Management, Non-profit..., Executive..., Event Management, Interior Design, Home Staging, Marketing Communications

Education
University of Texas at Tyler   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Texas A&M University   1990 — 1994
Journalism