Experience
Franczek Radelet P.C.   July 2014 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2014 - June 2014
AFGE  August 2012 - January 2014
ACLU  May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2012 - April 2012
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judicary   August 2011 - November 2011
Lambda Legal  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Appeals, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Litigation, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Trials, Public Policy, Lexis, Research, International Law, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Government, International Relations

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Georgetown University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Englander and Fischer, LLP  April 2014 - Present
Law Office of Daniel K. Taylor / Hubel & Taylor Ltd.   June 2009 - April 2014
North Central College  August 2010 - August 2013
Kililis, Ridings, and Vonau, P.C.   July 2007 - June 2009
McHenry County State's Attorney  2006 - 2007
Cook County State's Attorney's Office   2005 - 2006
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2003 - August 2003
Illinois State Senate  August 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Criminal Defense, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Criminal Law, Mediation, Leadership, Management, Sales&Marketing, Appeals, Private Investigations, Legal Assistance, Trial Practice, Hearings, Product Liability, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Fraud, Torts, Arbitration, Motions, Dispute, Jury Trials, Real Estate, Golf, White Collar Criminal..., Personal Injury, Prosecution, Alternative Dispute..., Investigation, Westlaw, Juvenile Law, Legal Issues, Depositions, Personal Injury..., Attorneys, Civil Rights, Lexis, Defense, Class Actions, Constitutional Law, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy, Felonies, Legislation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
The John Marshall Law School   2003 — 2006
J.D., Law

North Central College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   October 2003 - Present
Herald & Review  August 2000 - October 2003

Skills
Exceptional organization, Farmers Markets, Office Administration, Project Coordination, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Project Management, Public Policy, Young People, Legal Research, Exceptional People..., State Government, Legislation, Government, Policy, Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Nonprofits, Editing

Education
Millikin University   1995 — 2000
BA, English Literature

Experience
Illinois House Republicans  November 2014 - Present
Illinois House Republicans  January 2014 - November 2014
Illinois House of Representatives   October 2012 - December 2013
Illinois House Republican Organization  May 2012 - August 2012
State Representative Chapin Rose   January 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Writing, Political Campaigns, Government, Policy Analysis, Research, Politics, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Event Planning, Media Relations, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Policy

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Lake Land College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Anderson Legislative Consulting, Ltd   April 2008 - Present
Humana, Inc.   February 2004 - January 2012
City of Springfield  2003 - 2004
Letitia Dewith-Anderson   January 1993 - June 2001
Illinois Attorney General's Office  1988 - 1993
Illinois House of Representatives   1984 - 1988

Skills
Government Relations, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Governmental Affairs, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Coalitions, Local Government, Strategic Planning, Politics, Policy, Research, Strategic Communications, Government, Event Planning, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Community Development, Fundraising, Health Policy, Legislative Affairs, Economic Development, Grants, State Government, Message Development, Grant Writing

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   1993 — 1996
juris doctorate

Spelman College   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Experience
John G. Shedd Aquarium  2000 - Present
Illinois State Treasurer's Office  1997 - 2000
Jackson Communications Management, Inc.   1996 - 1997
Illinois House of Representatives   1994 - 1996
ABC Channel 7  1990 - 1994
Vin Di Bona Productions  1993 - 1993

Skills
Government Affairs, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Reputation Management, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Environmental Issues, Brand Awareness, Public Policy, Political Consulting, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Government Relations, Non-profits, Risk Management, Social Media, Press Releases, Government, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Crisis Communications, Policy, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Newsletters, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Video Production, Strategic Communications, Sponsorship, Program Management, Corporate Communications

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1989 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Moraine Valley Community College   1987 — 1989
Associate of Arts (AA), Communication, General

Experience
Illinois Council on Best Management Practices   October 2014 - June 2015
Illinois Department of Agriculture  June 2011 - October 2014
State of Illinois  September 2005 - July 2011
Illinois House of Representatives   November 1998 - December 2002

Skills
Government, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Public Administration, Networking, Internal Communications, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Politics, Program Management, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Policy, Community Development, Political Campaigns, Economic Development, Media Relations, Grants, Speech Writing, Public Affairs

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Experience
Illinois State Medical Society  2004 - 2014
Illinois House of Representatives   2000 - 2003

Skills
Legislation, Legislative Affairs, Fundraising, Leadership, Legislative Relations, PAC, Policy Analysis, Government, Coalitions, Grassroots

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (JD)

Sweet Briar College   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2014 - Present
Illinois Senate, 9th District   June 2013 - January 2014
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce  June 2011 - December 2012
Chuck Eastwood for 43rd Ward Alderman   December 2010 - February 2011
Kendrick Meek for Florida  July 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Event Management, Research, Invoicing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Campaigns

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master's degree, Urban Planning and Policy

DePaul University
Bachelor's degree, History

Experience
MATTER  2014 - Present
Flavin Ventures, LLC   January 2003 - Present
Polsinelli  April 2012 - July 2013
Advanced Life Sciences  2002 - May 2011
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2002 - December 2002
MediChem Life Sciences   1997 - 2001

Skills
Lifesciences, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Corporate Law, Litigation

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D.

Providence College   1993 — 1997
B.A., History

Benet Academy   1989 — 1993

Experience
Perfect Pipeline   August 2015 - Present
EVENTup  March 2015 - Present
Independent  July 2013 - November 2014
Romanucci & Blandin LLC   May 2010 - August 2012
Illinois House of Representatives   February 2010 - May 2011
Community Bank of Wheaton/Glen Ellyn   October 2008 - August 2009
Rice Pool and Water park   March 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Creative Direction, Legal Writing, Money Management, Communicative Skills, Entertainment, Motivational Speaking, Microsoft Office, Charismatic Leadership, Political Science, Personal Characteristics, Intelligence Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Communication, Public Speaking, Sword Fighting, Business Planning, Snakes, Hardware Installation

Education
Illinois State University   2011 — 2013
Political Science, Political Science and Government, Senior

University of Illinois Springfield   2009 — 2011
Political Science, Political Science and Government, Freshman - Junior

Experience
Illinois Capital Development Board  July 2015 - Present
Illinois Capital Development Board  May 2011 - June 2015
Illinois House of Representatives   1999 - 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Government, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Politics, Public Administration, Economic Development, Federal Government, Grassroots Organizing, Local Government, Political Science, State Government, Community Outreach, Grassroots

Education
Benedictine University   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Springfield College in Illinois   1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts (AA)

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   September 2013 - Present
The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics   January 2012 - May 2013
The White House  September 2012 - January 2013
The Field Museum  May 2012 - August 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc.   January 2011 - January 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Editing, Research, Fundraising, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Press Releases, Copy Editing, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Audacity, Microsoft Excel, iMovie, Public Relations, Nonprofits

Education
DePauw University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Experience
Office of the Auditor General of Arizona  September 2013 - Present
Frontline Association Management   July 2009 - September 2013
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers   August 2011 - August 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   August 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Social Media, Problem Solving, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Administration, Research, Policy Analysis, German, Writing, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Membership Recruitment, Membership Management, Member Services, Recruiting, Budgets, Government, Team Building, Analysis, Proposal Writing, Policy, Newsletters, Public Policy, Politics, Management, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Legislation

Education
Illinois Wesleyan University   2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, German

Experience
Arizona State University Student Creative Services   September 2014 - Present
Paul Gregory Media   June 2014 - Present
Bath & Body Works  June 2014 - Present
Nationalist Magazine  June 2014 - Present
Naperville Park District  June 2010 - Present
Hello Chinese   July 2013 - July 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, French, Writing, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Digital Photography, Chinese

Education
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University   2012 — 2017
Graphic Design and Chinese, French Language and Literature

Benet Academy   2008 — 2012

Case Western Reserve University

Experience
Jim Rauh and Associates   January 2008 - Present
Lake County Federation of Teachers (IFT/AFT/AFL-CIO)   September 2010 - April 2011
Illinois State Medical Society  September 2001 - November 2007
State Senator Barack Obama   September 2000 - May 2003
Illinois State Medical Society  July 2000 - September 2001
Illinois State Medical Society  July 1999 - July 2000
Illinois State Medical Society  July 1997 - July 1999
Illinois House of Representatives   1991 - 1992

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Politics, Policy Analysis, Negotiation, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Legislative Research, Legislative Policy, Health Policy, Bill Tracking, Problem Solving, Public Affairs, Team Leadership, Newsletter Production, State and Federal..., Campaign Managment, Continuous Improvement, Relationship Building..., Membership Development, Member Relations, Research, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Governmental Affairs, Public Policy, Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Training, Political Communication, Grassroots, Policy, Strategic Communications

Education
Northern Illinois University   1993 — 1995
Bachelors, Political Science

Illinois Valley Community College   1991 — 1993
Associate, Political Science

Hall High School   1987 — 1991

Experience
Jolly Scholar   January 2012 - May 2015
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2014 - August 2014
Illinois House Republican Organization  May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Data Entry, Legal Research, Oral Arguments, Debate, American History, Political Science, Political Communication, Event Planning, Leadership

Education
Case Western Reserve University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

DePaul University College of Law

Experience
Winston Taylor Insurance Agency   November 2014 - Present
State Farm  January 2014 - October 2014
http://winstontaylor.sfagentjobs.com/   March 2013 - January 2014
Illinois House of Representatives   September 2011 - March 2012
Environmental Protection Agency  January 2008 - September 2011
Capital Development Board  October 2006 - January 2008
Miami Dolphins  2004 - 2006

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Coaching, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Politics, Political Campaigns, Research, Policy, Government, Program Management, Training, Public Relations, Budgets, Coalitions, Community Development, Economic Development, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, Hearings, Human Resources, Legal Research, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, Political Science, Public Administration, State Government, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Insurance, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2001 — 2004
BS, Political Science

Eastern Illinois University   1999 — 2001
Economics

Experience
Follett Software Company  May 2007 - Present
Principled Minds   February 2007 - December 2009
Illinois House of Representatives   November 2006 - May 2007
Hahnemuhle Fine Art   September 2005 - November 2006
Raue Center for the Arts  July 2004 - October 2005
McHenry County College  January 2000 - July 2002
McHenry County College  2001 - 2002

Skills
Project Management, Product Management, Business Analysis, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Research, Visio, Windows, Business Process..., Technical Writing, Marketing, Team Leadership, Social Media, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, CRM, Salesforce.com, Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team...

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2003 — 2005
Physical and Cultural Anthropology

McHenry County College   1999 — 2002
AS, Liberal Arts / General Study / Geography

Grant High School   1987 — 1988

Experience
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender  February 2013 - Present
Loyola University Chicago School of Law  May 2010 - Present
National Conference of State Legislatures  August 2012 - February 2013
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Rome Center   September 2011 - August 2012
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2011 - July 2011
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender  January 2010 - June 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender, Capital Post-Conviction Unit   June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Criminal Law, Appeals, Public Policy

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Rome Center   2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Rule of Law for Development

Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

University of Michigan   2003 — 2007
B.A., History

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2014 - Present

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Certificate in Public Interest Law

Spelman College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
IBM  2014 - Present
EY  2013 - 2013
New York City Economic Development Corporation  2010 - 2012
MidCap Advisors, LLC  2008 - 2009
City of New York  2007 - 2008
Illinois House of Representatives   2006 - 2007

Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management   2012 — 2014
MBA, Strategy

The Johns Hopkins University   2009 — 2011
MA, Applied Economics

Northwestern University   2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science, International Studies

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2015 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   August 2014 - May 2015
Architechnics, Inc.   March 2014 - August 2014
Execuitve Office of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee   August 2012 - May 2013
Brown University Women's Leadership Council   September 2011 - May 2013
Michigan State University  March 2010 - July 2011
Associated Students of Michigan State University  April 2008 - November 2009
Generation Yes  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Politics, Strategic Communications, Committees, Public Relations, Government, Editing, Writing, Press Releases

Education
Brown University   2011 — 2013
MPP, Public Policy

Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
B.A, International Relations and Comparative Cultures and Politics

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   March 2014 - Present
City of Elgin  April 2011 - March 2014
McHenry County Council of Governments   April 2005 - March 2014
Village of Lake in the Hills  January 2004 - July 2005
Village of Lake in the Hills  July 1999 - January 2004
Village of Skokie, IL   July 1997 - July 1999
Inlingua International Language School- Andorra La Vella   August 1996 - July 1997
State Representative Andrea S. Moore   July 1995 - August 1996
Congressman John D. Porter   1994 - 1994

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Writing, Budgeting, Grant Writing, Budgets, Government, Local Government, Community Development, Policy, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Coaching, Team Building, Economic Development, Editing, Public Administration, Nonprofits, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Customer Service, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Politics, Legislative Relations, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Marketing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Program Management, Grants, Land Use, Organizational..., Zoning

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2012 — 2012
Edgar Fellow

Northern Illinois University   1997 — 1999
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration

Northern Illinois University   1990 — 1995
BA, History and Political Science

Experience
Lake County  December 2014 - Present
State of Illinois  January 1999 - January 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   1999 - January 2013
Village of Buffalo Grove  1991 - 1999

Skills
Legislation, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, State Government, Constituent Services, Public Policy, Government, Fiscal Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Local Government, Community Outreach, Public Administration, Coalitions, Economic Development, Policy, Politics, Community Development, Governmental Affairs, Legal Writing, Crisis Communications, Community Organizing, Political Science, Legal Research, Mediation, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Message Development, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Federal Government, Energy Policy, Administrative Law, Grants, Land Use, Spokesperson, Grant Writing, Grassroots

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1965 — 1968
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Roosevelt University   1962 — 1966
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics

Experience
U.S. House of Representatives   February 2015 - Present
United States Senate  October 2014 - February 2015
United States Senate  January 2014 - October 2014
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2013 - December 2013
Wright & Talisman, P.C.   August 2013 - September 2013
Indiana Wesleyan University Student Government Association  September 2012 - April 2013
Indiana Wesleyan University College Republicans   September 2012 - April 2013
Indiana Wesleyan University Writing Center   January 2011 - April 2013
Quinn Gillespie & Associates  June 2012 - August 2012
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Event Planning, Editing, Tutoring, Project Management, PowerPoint, Writing, Microsoft Word, Proofreading, Legislative Research, Intranet Quorum, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Westlaw, Bluebook, PACER, CaseMap, Minitab, Microsoft Excel, Report Writing, Literature Reviews, Social Media

Education
Georgetown University   2013 — 2013
Paralegal Certificate -- ABA Approved

Indiana Wesleyan University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, English, Summa Cum Laude

Georgetown University   2012 — 2012
The Fund for American Studies, Institute on Business and Government Affairs

Experience
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas   May 2015 - Present
WEBIT Services   January 2015 - April 2015
STA Group, LLC  February 2012 - December 2014
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2011 - December 2012
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry  September 2009 - November 2010
Fiserv  September 2007 - August 2009
Country Insurance & Financial Services  October 2006 - June 2007
AXA Equitable  October 2005 - April 2006
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas   December 1999 - September 2005

Skills
Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Fundraising, Project Management, Community Outreach, Marketing, Program Management, Nonprofits, Management, Team Building, Leadership, Training, Strategy, Project Planning, Coaching, Budgets, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Change Management, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Risk Management

Education
Benedictine University   2014 — 2017
Master's Degree

Northern Illinois University   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
State Farm  June 2013 - Present
TEKsystems  May 2011 - Present
Flatland Communications   August 2008 - May 2011
Panduit  2005 - 2008
Abbott Laboratories  2004 - 2005
ComEd  2000 - 2004
Burson-Marsteller  1999 - 2000
Illinois House of Representatives   1997 - 1998

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Crisis Management, Public Affairs, Marketing, Messaging, Spokesperson

Education
Illinois Wesleyan University   1992 — 1996
B.A., English

Experience
Westside Institute for Science and Education   April 2012 - Present
Hull Partners Ltd.   December 2007 - Present
The John Marshall Law School  August 2007 - Present
Wounded Warrior Project  April 2009 - January 2011
The John Marshall Law School  September 2003 - December 2007
Illinois House of Representatives   November 2000 - September 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Leadership, Public Speaking, Government, Research, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Psychotherapy, Criminal Law, Medical Devices, Legislative Relations, Grant Writing, Legislation, Program Management, Non-profits, Litigation, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Access, Legal Research, Veterans Affairs, Team Building, Training, Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Public Policy, Philanthropy, Mediation, Business Strategy, Biodiversity, Career Counseling, Environmental Education

Education
The John Marshall Law School   1997 — 2000
JD

The Honorable Society of King's Inns   1999 — 1999
Ireland, Comparative Trial Advocacy; Transnational Arbitration & Negotiation

Miami University   1991 — 1995
B.A., Zoology

New Trier High School   1987 — 1991

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2015 - Present
Tom Bennett for State Representative   August 2014 - Present
Association of Preservation Technology International   December 2013 - May 2014
The Elijah Iles House Foundation   June 2013 - December 2013
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum  May 2013 - December 2013
Eastern Illinois University  June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Library, Data Entry, Customer Service, Research, Books, Time Management, Editing, Databases, Grant Writing, Fundraising, History, Archival Research, Historical Research, Proofreading, Archives, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Management, Metadata, Genealogy

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, History, 3.64

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 3.14

Parkland College   2006 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), History, 3.30

Experience
U.S. Silica Company   September 2015 - Present
Men of Color Initiative (M.O.C.) DePaul University   August 2013 - June 2015
The Noble Network of Charter Schools  November 2014 - May 2015
Men of Color Initiative (M.O.C.) at DePaul University   August 2012 - June 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   March 2013 - April 2013
The Mikva Challenge  November 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Spanish-speaking, Public Speaking, Policy, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Access, Fundraising, Data Entry, Management, Social Media, Online Data Entry, Online Databases, Creative Design, Multimedia, Salesforce.com, Oracle Database, JD Edwards, Database Administration, Database Management, Customer Service, Clerical Work

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication, General

Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School   2007 — 2011

Experience
Daley & Georges, LTD   May 2013 - Present
Illinois Restaurant Association  May 2011 - August 2012
City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor, Intergovernmental Affairs   December 2010 - June 2011
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2008 - November 2010

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2010
BA, Political Science

Lewis University   2006 — 2008

Experience
Illinois Science Council   August 2005 - Present
Conlon Dunn Public Strategies   October 2006 - February 2011
Northwestern University  October 1998 - May 2002
1996 Democratic National Convention   March 1996 - September 1996
Illinois House of Representatives   March 1994 - May 1995
Winston & Strawn LLP  1991 - 1994

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Strategy, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Politics, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Grant Writing, Program Development, Government, Crisis Management, Community Development, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Social Entrepreneurship, Policy, Philanthropy, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Economic Development, Public Affairs

Education
Duke University School of Law   1988 — 1991
J.D., Law

Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy   1988 — 1991
M.A., Public Policy

Northwestern University   1982 — 1986
B.S., Human Development & Social Policy

Experience
CAPS - Child And Parent Services  July 2015 - Present
Blackthorn Golf Club   May 2009 - July 2015
Marian High School  June 2014 - June 2015
Communicate Magazine   August 2012 - December 2014
Ruth's Chris Steak House  October 2009 - February 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing Event Planning, Event Planning, Film Criticism, News Writing, Editing, Social Media, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Research, PowerPoint, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Customer Service

Education
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies, 4.0

Experience
M&T Bank  September 2015 - Present
M&T Bank  February 2015 - September 2015
NTT DATA Corporation  October 2014 - January 2015
United Management Inc. (via aquisition of BRG)   January 2010 - January 2015
Business Relations Group   January 2002 - December 2009
Divine Interventures, Inc.   March 2000 - December 2001
BSMG Worldwide (acquired by IPG)   1998 - 2000
Financial Relations Board, Inc.   1996 - 2000
Zurich Insurance Company  1994 - 1996
Illinois House of Representatives   1992 - 1994

Skills
Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Reputation Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Team Building, Company Newsletters, Budgets, Public Speaking, Program Management, Facebook, Twitter, AP & Chicago styles, Wordpress, Start-ups, Professional Mentoring, Change Management, Community Outreach, Writing, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Policy, Crisis Management, Non-profits, Government, Project Management, Press Releases, Event Management, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Copy Editing, Trade Shows, Web Content Management, Media Pitches, InDesign, Photoshop, Corporate Blogging, Bylined Articles, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Prosci ADKAR, Agile Methodologies, Scrum

Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Master's Degree, Public Management Administration / Public Affairs, 3.6/4.0

State University of New York College at Fredonia
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, with concentration in Economics, 3.57/4.0

DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Guest Lecturer on Corporate Communications

Orchard Park High School
High School, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Experience
Phoenix Behavioral Services   September 2015 - Present
Cook County Sheriff's Department  February 1993 - Present
Westwood College  August 2009 - January 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2004 - January 2005
US Army  February 1989 - February 1992

Education
Governors State University   2014 — 2016
Master of Health Science (M.H.S.), Addictions Studies

Governors State University   2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Criminal Justice

Chicago State University   2004 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Teaching

Experience
Illinois College  July 2015 - Present
TEKsystems - Digital and Creative Services   January 2015 - June 2015
TEKsystems  December 2013 - December 2014
CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar  January 2013 - December 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2012 - August 2012
Livingston, Barger, Brandt & Schroeder Law Firm   January 2012 - May 2012
Synergy Law Group, LLC  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Event Planning, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Sales, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting

Education
Illinois Wesleyan University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Barcelona International College   2011 — 2011

Minooka Community High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
JCC of Chicago  September 2010 - Present
Target  May 2004 - September 2010
ET  January 2009 - February 2010
McHenry County College  August 2006 - August 2009
Northern Illinois University  August 2004 - August 2005
Illinois House of Representatives   June 2002 - July 2004
QR   1999 - 2001

Skills
Black Belt - Six Sigma, PMP Certified, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Non-profits, Budgets, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Performance Management

Education
Northern Illinois University   2004 — 2005
M.S., Economics

Northern Illinois University   2001 — 2003
BS, Political Science, Southeast Asian Studies, and Corporate Communications

McHenry County College

Quentin Road

Experience
USDA-FSIS  March 2009 - Present
Illinois State Senate  January 2003 - March 2009
Illinois House of Representatives   November 1996 - January 2003

Skills
Public Speaking, Program Management, Government, Policy, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Budgets, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Relations

Education
Rend Lake College   1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Business Administration

Mid-Continent University
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
DePaul University  October 2014 - Present
DePaul University  April 2012 - October 2014
DePaul University  August 2008 - April 2012
Illinois House of Representatives   September 2005 - April 2007

Skills
Higher Education, Nonprofits, Student Financial Aid, Research, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Federal Regulations

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing / Leadership and Change Management

University of Illinois Springfield   2005 — 2007
Master, Public Administration

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   May 2014 - Present
University of Notre Dame  April 2013 - Present
Office of the Mayor, South Bend, IN   January 2014 - Present
Joe Bock's Campaign for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District   January 2014 - Present
Keough Kitch   April 2013 - Present
PHD Services, Peoria IL   May 2010 - August 2013
Donnelly's Pub   May 2011 - January 2014
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students  July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Political Science, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Teaching, Communication, Organizational...

Education
University of Notre Dame   2012 — 2014
Bachelors of Arts and Letters, Political Science and Government

Illinois Central College   2010 — 2011

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   February 2015 - Present
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation   August 2013 - February 2015
Illinois House of Representatives   August 2012 - June 2013
Cook-Witter, Inc   October 2011 - June 2012
University of Illinois at Springfield  August 2011 - May 2012
GROWMARK, Inc.   February 2009 - July 2011
GROWMARK, Inc.   August 2008 - February 2009
GROWMARK, Inc.   May 2008 - August 2008
Illinois Farm Bureau  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legislative Research, Legislative Relations, Organization, People-oriented, Fast Learner, Fast Paced Environment, Close Attention to..., Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Government, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public Policy

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and Government

Illinois State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Freeburg Community High School   2001 — 2005
College Prep

Experience
Illinois State Senate  2002 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   1993 - 2001

Skills
Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns

Education
Illinois Wesleyan University   1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, Political Science, Economics

Experience
Canix Digital   May 2008 - Present
Sun-Times Media Group  2004 - 2008
Trump Casinos and Resorts   2003 - 2004
Navy Pier Inc.  1999 - 2003
Illinois House of Representatives   1995 - 1999
The Rush Limbaugh Television Show   1992 - 1995
Ailes Communications, Inc.   1991 - 1992

Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Due Diligence, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Sales

Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Master's degree

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Hillary for America  April 2015 - Present
Yesh Atid Party   January 2015 - February 2015
John V. Leigh School   2014 - 2015
Jan Schakowsky for U.S. Congress   August 2014 - November 2014
Illinois House of Representatives   October 2013 - September 2014
John Connolly for Mayor of Boston   July 2013 - August 2013
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth   May 2013 - July 2013
Chicago Public Schools, Frank Reilly Elementary School   January 2013 - May 2013
Obama for America  April 2012 - November 2012
Niles West Youth Football Program   June 2009 - November 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, WordPress, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Higher Education, Training, Blogging, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Leadership, Facebook

Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor’s Degree, History, Secondary Education

Experience
Illinois Strategies, L.L.C.   June 2008 - July 2014
IDOT  2006 - 2008
Illinois Department of Natural Rescources   2005 - 2006
IDOT  2003 - 2005
Illinois House of Representatives   1998 - 2002

Skills
Community Outreach

Education
McKendree College   1993 — 1997

Experience
Gateway America, Inc.   January 2011 - Present
Self - Employed  January 2011 - Present
Chapin Rose for Senate   January 2012 - March 2012
Self- Employed  September 2009 - December 2010
New York Film Academy  August 2008 - August 2009
Illinois Chamber of Commerce  January 2007 - December 2008
Webber Merritt Strategies   April 2004 - December 2006
Illinois House of Representatives   November 1999 - January 2004
Gafcon, Inc.   January 1997 - October 1999

Skills
Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Conference Coordination, Social Media, Fundraising, Economic Development, Speech Writing, Databases, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Politics, Leadership, Policy

Education
New York Film Academy   2008 — 2009
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Acting for Film

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2001 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
McGuireWoods LLP  Acting General CounselState of IllinoisJanuary 2003 - November 2005
FDA  January 1994 - May 1995
Illinois House of Representatives   January 1993 - January 1994

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1989 — 1992
J.D., Law

The Citadel   1985 — 1989
B.A., Psychology

DePauw University   1986 — 1987
Psychology

Experience
Taylor Uhe LLC   October 2007 - Present
Mayer Brown LLP  January 2007 - October 2007
Illinois House of Representatives   December 2003 - January 2007
Office of Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan   January 1999 - January 2007
Illinois House of Representatives   January 1999 - January 2007
Illinois Legislative Redistricting Commission   August 2001 - February 2002
Vedder Price, P.C.   1996 - 1998
Phelan, Pope & John   1993 - 1996

Skills
Litigation, Legislative Relations, Government, Politics, Legislation, Legal Research

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   1990 — 1993
J.D., Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1986 — 1990
B.S., Engineering

Experience
Dan Rutherford for Governor of Illinois   2013 - 2015
Illinois Commerce Commission  1999 - 2011
The Auto Club Group (Formerly AAA-Chicago Motor Club)   1995 - 1999
Illinois House of Representatives   1993 - 1995
Metropolitan Newspapers, Inc.   1990 - 1993

Skills
Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Journalism, Publications, Public Speaking, Government, Newspapers, Photography, Message Development, Legislative Relations, Editorial, Legislation, Television, Radio, Magazines, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Microsoft Office, Speech Writing, Writing, Community Development, Marketing, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Policy, Public Relations, Politics, Political Campaigns, Corporate Communications, AP Style, Public Policy, Internal Communications, News Writing, Reputation Management, Web Content, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing

Education
Michigan State University

Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Experience
Fox Rothschild LLP  April 2015 - Present
East Skokie Drainage District   March 2013 - Present
Nixon Peabody LLP (previously Ungaretti & Harris LLP)   2013 - 2015
Park District of Highland Park, Parks Advisory Committee   2012 - 2014
City of Highland Park, Natural Resources Commission   January 2011 - December 2013
Illinois Gaming Board  2006 - 2013
City of Highland Park, Environmental Commission   2006 - 2010
Stein Bogot, Ltd.   2002 - 2005
Krislov & Associates, Ltd.   1996 - 2002
Illinois House of Representatives   1996 - 1996

Skills
Mediation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Courts, Research, Appeals, Licensing, Class Actions, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Gambling, Online Gambling, Problem Gambling, Casino, Gaming Law, Gaming Industry, Government, Legislation, Law enforcement, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Public Health, Project Management, Legislative Relations, Hearings, Fraud, Private Investigations, Administrative Law, Privacy Law, Trials, Enforcement

Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Project Management Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Illinois at Chicago
M.P.H., Health Policy and Administration

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D.

University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., Philosophy

New Trier High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
American Dental Association  Manager, Government AffairsAmerican Associaion of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsJanuary 2000 - July 2001
Office of Speaker Michael Madigan   1989 - 1996
Illinois House of Representatives   1989 - 1996

Skills
Government Relations, Legislative, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Issues Management, Government Affairs, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Grassroots Organizing, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Policy, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Government, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Program Management, Media Relations, Leadership

Education
Northern Illinois University   1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Experience
Eastern Illinois University  July 2012 - Present
Zack Stamp Consulting   January 2008 - June 2012
Illinois House of Representatives   August 2002 - December 2007

Skills
Legislative Relations, Appropriations, Public Speaking, Research, Legislation, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Politics, Governmental Affairs, State Government

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

Experience
Lake County  December 2014 - Present
Illinois House Republican Organization  June 2014 - November 2014
Village of Grayslake  May 2003 - November 2014
Truax For Senate   January 2014 - April 2014
Conserve Lake County (formery Liberty Prairie Conservancy)   February 2003 - May 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   2009 - 2013
Kirk For Senate  April 2010 - November 2010
Mintel  2008 - 2009
Proactive Worldwide  2007 - 2008
State Farm Insurance  2005 - 2007

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Advertising, Policy, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Event Planning, Sales, Government, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Research, Politics, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Change Management, Management Consulting, Project Management, Local Government, Marketing Communications, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Organizational..., Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Legislation, Community Development, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, State Government, Speech Writing, Legislative Affairs, Political Communication, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Research, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts, Government, History

Loyola University Chicago
MBA, Marketing, Strategic Management

Experience
Township High School District 211  August 2009 - Present
Arlington Park  April 2012 - Present
Willow Creek Clubhouse   August 2008 - Present
Friends For Jim Banks   December 2012 - April 2013
North Shore Intermediate Service Center   October 2008 - May 2011
St. Viator High School  November 2007 - February 2008
Aon Hewitt  August 2006 - May 2007
Colorado Technical University  March 2005 - September 2006
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2002 - March 2005
Elizabeth Coulson Re-Election Campaign   August 2002 - November 2002

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Research, Teaching, Non-profits, Editing, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Classroom Management, Classroom Assessment, Management

Education
National-Louis University   2007 — 2017
Masters In Teaching, Teaching, 4.0

Benedictine University   1999 — 2001
BA, History (US Concentration), Philosophy, 3.0 GPA Average

William Rainey Harper College   1996 — 1998
N/A, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

St. Viator High School

Experience
Real Time Pain Relief  September 2012 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   1998 - Present

Education
Illinois State University

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   January 1998 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   October 1986 - December 1997

Skills
Human Resources

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   1986 — 1987

Lincoln Land Community College   1984 — 1986
Associates in Arts, Political Studies

Experience
Baird & Warner  AssociateDiFranco and Associates, PCMay 2001 - March 2006
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2002 - June 2002

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1997 — 2000

DePaul University   1994 — 1997
BA, Political Science

Experience
Brunswick Group  August 2014 - Present
Entertainment Software Association  March 2013 - August 2014
US House of Representatives  August 2010 - February 2013
US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation   June 2009 - August 2010
Women's Policy, Inc.   May 2008 - May 2009
U.S. Senate   January 2008 - April 2008
Engel & Schultz, LLP   July 2005 - May 2006
Illinois House of Representatives   June 2003 - September 2003

Skills
Legislation, Policy, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Hearings, Legislative Research, Intellectual Property, Legislative Affairs, Telecommunications..., Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Political Science

Boston University

Experience
Daspin & Aument   November 2007 - Present
The Chicago Housing Authority  January 2006 - July 2009
Michael Best and Friedrich  July 2003 - November 2007
Altheimer & Gray  January 1998 - June 2003
Chicago Park District  January 1996 - November 1997
Sidley & Austin  1989 - 1995
Lord, Bissell & Brook LLP   1987 - 1989
Illinois House of Representatives   1986 - 1987
Office of Congressman Marty Russo   1981 - 1986

Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D., Law

The Catholic University of America
M.A., Government

St. Mary's College
B.A, Pollitical Science

Experience
Illinois Public Transportation Association   August 2009 - Present
Illinois Department of Transportation  January 2006 - July 2009
Illinois House of Representatives   October 2000 - January 2006

Skills
Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Transportation Planning, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Lobbying, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Budgets, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Government

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2000 — 2008
MA (expected Dec 11), Political Studies

University of Illinois Springfield   1998 — 1999
BA, Political Science

Illinois Central College   1996 — 1998
Political Science

Experience
Illinois Department of Revenue  April 2013 - January 2015
Self employed  January 2008 - March 2013
Aurora Associates International   June 2007 - November 2007
Service Employees Intl. Union   January 2005 - June 2007
Common Cause / Illinois   2005 - 2007
Douglas Fulmer and Associates   July 2002 - January 2005
Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century   January 1995 - September 2003
Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area  September 1999 - July 2002
Various political campaigns  December 1995 - January 1998
Illinois House of Representatives   January 1993 - June 1997

Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Crisis Communications, Research, Public Relations, Election Law, Opposition Research, Campaign Finance, Health Care Systems, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Non-profits, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Political Communication, Government, International Relations, Public Affairs, Policy, Legislation, Message Development, State Government, Political Science, Speech Writing, Campaigns, Spokesperson, Media Relations, Legal Research, Press Releases, Community Engagement, Elections, Crisis Management, Public Administration, Internal Communications, Governmental Affairs, Blogging, International...

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   1986 — 1989
J.D, Law

Loyola University of Chicago   1981 — 1985
B.A, Political Science

Université de Paris IV (Sorbonne), Cours de Langue et Civilisation Française   1982 — 1982

Experience
City of Chicago  November 2013 - Present
City of Chicago  September 2011 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2011 - July 2011
Kilbride for Supreme Court   July 2010 - November 2010
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2010 - June 2010
Office of State Representative Karen A. Yarbrough   June 2009 - December 2009
Kraft Foods  June 2005 - May 2009

Skills
Government, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Policy, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Politics, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Community Development, Program Development, Editing, Grants, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Speech Writing, Local Government, Spanish, Political Science, Leadership Development, Public Administration, Legislative Research, Press Releases, Event Management, Courts, Organizational..., Westlaw, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Administration, Analysis, Administrative Law, Coalitions, State Government, Zoning, Grassroots Organizing

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Copyrights, Trademarks, Business & Entertainment Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Consumer Economics & Finance

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   2004 - Present
IL Dept. of Professional Regulation   November 2002 - February 2004
Office of the Governor, State of Illinois  2000 - 2002

Skills
Legislation, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Political Campaigns, Government, Governmental Affairs, Administrative Law, Politics, Policy Analysis, State Government, Legislative Affairs, Policy

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency  February 2015 - Present
Illinois Policy Institute  December 2013 - January 2015
American Massage Therapy Association  August 2011 - December 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   August 2007 - August 2011
Sue Rezin for State Representative   July 2010 - November 2010
Ruth Munson for State Representative   August 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Political Science, Political Campaigns, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, State Government, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Legislation, Legislative Research, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Political Consulting, Public Affairs, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Coalitions, Government, Political Communication, Community Development, Program Development, Nonprofits

Education
Knox College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's, Political Science

Experience
Brittan Bolin Consulting   May 2003 - Present
McGuireWoods Consulting  2006 - 2009
Ronan Potts, LLC   1999 - 2003
Illinois Office of the Lieutenant Governor   1999 - 1999
Illinois Office of the Comptroller  1995 - 1999
Illinois House of Representatives   1989 - 1995

Education
Blackburn College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History/Political Science

Experience
Pulaski County Democratic Committee   January 2015 - Present
Disability Rights Arkansas   August 2014 - Present
Arkansas Supreme Court  August 2013 - August 2014
The Center for Popular Democracy   September 2012 - June 2013
Arkansas Public Law Center   June 2012 - August 2012
Obama for America  June 2012 - August 2012
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2012 - May 2012
Graduate Employees' Organization, IFT/AFT Local 6300, AFL-CIO   February 2012 - April 2012
Arkansas Legal Services Partnership and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services   June 2010 - August 2011
American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Labor Law, Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Community Organizing, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Legal Issues, Legislation, Courts

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law

Hendrix College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, History, International Relations

Parkview Arts and Science Magnet   2000 — 2004
Diploma, Science

Experience
U.S. Department of State   May 2015 - Present
CVS Health  February 2015 - April 2015
Positive Bioscience   April 2014 - April 2015
The Law Office of Jim Black and Associates   April 2014 - November 2014
Positive Bioscience   November 2013 - April 2014
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2013 - May 2013
Northern Illinois University - Students' Legal Assistance   August 2011 - May 2013
GEA Group  August 2012 - December 2012
Klein, Stoddard, Buck, Waller, & Lewis   June 2012 - December 2012
Law Office of Bernardo Isacovici   May 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Appeals, Westlaw

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Juris Doctor, Law, Cum Laude

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Parkland College
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Waukegan High School

Waukegan High School

Experience
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)   May 2015 - Present
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency  June 2013 - February 2015
Coghlan Kukankos, LLC.   July 2012 - June 2013
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2012 - August 2012
The Catholic Church Extension Society   April 2010 - January 2012
US Department of Homeland Security  January 2010 - April 2010
Joseph P McCaffrey & Associates   May 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Mediation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Trials, Corporate Law, Lexis, Hearings, Document Drafting

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor

Marquette University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science cum laude, English

Fenwick High School   1999 — 2003

Experience
Public Broadcasting Service  2014 - Present
Baker & Hostetler LLP  2008 - 2013
Baker & Hostetler LLP  2005 - 2007
Robert Bosch Stiftung  2003 - 2004
United States Senate  2001 - 2003
United States Senate  1999 - 2001
Illinois House of Representatives   January 1999 - June 1999
Winston & Strawn LLP  1996 - 1999

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Litigation, Public Policy, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Politics, Government, Administrative Law, International Law, Commercial Litigation, Policy, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, International Relations, Privacy Law

Education
College of the Holy Cross
AB

Saint Ignatius College Prep.

The University of Reading

University of Notre Dame
JD

Experience
Illinois House of Representatives   November 2012 - Present
Illinois House Republican Organization  April 2012 - November 2014
Illinois House Republican Organization  August 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Public Policy, Fundraising, Political Science, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Event Planning, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Legislative Research, Public Affairs, Research, Constituent Services, Legislation, Political Communication, Governmental Affairs, State Government

Education
Northern Michigan University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science

Experience
Sangamon County Public Defender's Office   August 2012 - Present
University of Illinois Springfield  August 2014 - Present
Illinois House of Representatives   January 2012 - May 2012
Champaign County Public Defender's Office  August 2011 - May 2012
US Attorney's Office  May 2011 - August 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  January 2010 - June 2010
Saper Law Offices, LLC  May 2009 - August 2009
Target  August 2008 - July 2009
Target  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, English, Process Improvement

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Louisiana State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management