Experience
Cenero  August 2011 - Present
STV  June 2011 - August 2011
Sabre Group Marketing Services Inc.  March 2009 - February 2011
Comcast Spotlight  September 2008 - February 2009
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR   August 2007 - September 2008
Office of the Lieutenant Governor  May 2007 - August 2007
THE HARRISBURG   December 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Video Conferencing, Leadership, Copywriting, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Cloud Computing, Program Management, Budgets, Team Leadership, Marketing, Project Planning, Sales Presentations, Project Management, Customer Service

Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

Experience
Gustavsen Communications   December 2006 - Present
Katie Wagner Social Media  November 2014 - Present
Assured Performance Network  November 2013 - April 2015
NRG Marketing LLC  January 2013 - January 2014
Freddie Georges Production Group  January 2012 - December 2012
The Shop @ Show Ready   January 2012 - December 2012
NRG Marketing LLC  March 2008 - February 2010
Office of the Governor   January 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Copywriting, Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Business Plan Writing, Fiction Writing, Social Media, Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Corporate Communications, New Business Development, Brand Awareness, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Social Networking, Budgets, Facebook, Email Marketing, Speech Writing, Team Leadership, Sponsorship, Budget Management, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Wordpress, Networking, MailChimp, Profile Writing, Fiction Editing, Non-fiction editing

Education
Hawai`i Pacific University   2002 — 2005
BA, Magna Cum Laude, Public Relations

Elon University   2000 — 2002
Theatre Performance/Nonviolent Studies

Experience
Muroff, Milestone & Milestone   May 2013 - July 2014
Alma Financial Co.   April 2010 - July 2012
Lumoni Inc.   February 2009 - July 2010
Pan American Development Foundation  July 2001 - March 2007
European Union Delegation for Colombia and Ecuador -OEI - ADA Program   February 2002 - June 2002
Office of the Governor   January 2001 - January 2002
European Union Delegation for Colombia and Ecuador -OEI - ADA Program   June 2000 - December 2000
Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantaillado de Bogotá ESP   May 1999 - May 2000

Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research

Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)

Sheridan College Center
Supervision and Business Manager

Florida International University - College of Law
Paralegal

Universidad Santo Tomás
Specialist in Corporate Law and Business

Universidad Santo Tomás   1994 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD)

Universidad Santo Tomás   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Experience
Virginia Commonwealth University  July 2015 - Present
Virginia Commonwealth University  November 2013 - July 2015
Office of the Governor   June 2011 - October 2013
Commonwealth of Virginia  May 2010 - May 2011
Alliance Group  2008 - May 2010
LeClairRyan  March 2008 - 2009
Virginia Office of the Attorney General  2005 - 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Politics, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Policy, Lobbying, Public Relations, Political Science, State Government, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Litigation, Economic Development, Public Administration, Political Communication, Research, Strategic Communications, Political Consulting, Mediation, Public Affairs, Local Government, Legislative Research, Speech Writing, Administrative Law, Community Development, Federal Government, Grants, Crisis Communications, Land Use, Fundraising, Media Relations, International Relations, Coalitions, Legislative Affairs, Grassroots, Legal Advice

Education
George Mason University School of Law   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

James Madison University   1997 — 2001
B.A., Political Science, French

Experience
Domestic Violence Crisis Center  May 2014 - Present
Griswold Registrar of Voters   August 2013 - Present
Ridley-Lowell  September 2013 - May 2014
University of Toledo College of Law Legal Clinic  January 2013 - May 2013
University of Toledo College of Law Domestic Violence and Juvenile Clinic   August 2012 - December 2012
Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy  May 2012 - August 2012
University of Toledo College of Law Domestic Violence and Juvenile Clinic   August 2011 - December 2011
Office of Attorney General for District of Columbia   June 2011 - July 2011
Senator Joseph Crisco   February 2009 - July 2009
Office of the Governor   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Legal Research, Client Representation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Lexis, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Editing, Politics, Non-profits, Trials, Family Law, Hearings, Legislative Relations, Administrative Law

Education
University of Toledo College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law   2011 — 2011
The Fund for American Studies, Legal Studies Institute, Law

Eastern Connecticut State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Georgetown University   2008 — 2008
Political Science

Experience
Baron Properties  June 2012 - Present
Governor's Office of Economic Development  May 2011 - May 2012
Office of the Governor   July 2006 - May 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Real Estate, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Management, Economic Development, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Team Leadership, Legislation, Public Relations, Politics, Analysis

Education
Black Hills State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Experience
Google  July 2015 - Present
Google  November 2013 - June 2015
LifeStreet Corporation  July 2013 - September 2013
LifeStreet Corporation  January 2012 - July 2013
Office of the Governor   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Analytics, Data Analysis, Online Advertising, P&L Modeling, RTB, Reporting & Analysis, Project Management, Sales Operations, Market Research, Marketing Strategy

Education
Centre College
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

Experience
Portland Public Schools  January 2011 - April 2011
Energy Trust of Oregon  2010 - 2010
Office of the Governor   August 2008 - January 2009
The Collegian  August 2005 - February 2008

Skills
Editing, Public Speaking, Higher Education

Education
George Fox University   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education

Willamette University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science, Politcal Science

Experience
Ethridge & Associates Legislative Services   May 2014 - Present
NC Community College System  2013 - 2014
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR   1997 - 2013
North Carolina Child Care Coalition   2010 - 2011
JOHNSTON COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES   1996 - 1997

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, State Government, Policy, Public Policy, Grassroots Lobbying, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Government, Legislative Research, Crisis Communications, Research, Politics, Media Relations, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Political Science, Federal Government, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Local Government, Legal Writing, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Public Administration, Speech Writing, Economic Development, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Appropriations, Strategic Communications, Governmental Affairs, Administrative Law, Legal Research, Message Development, Legislative Affairs, Constituent Services, Congress, Community Development, Energy Policy, Campaign Finance, Congressional Affairs, Legislative Policy, Intranet Quorum, Spokesperson, Office Administration

Education
Fayetteville State University   1994 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Magna Cum Laude

Johnston Community College   1989 — 1994
AAS, Paralegal Technology & General Education, Honors

Stuart School of Business   1983 — 1984
Executive Secretarial Diploma, Executive Secretarial

Dress for Success

Experience
River City Staffing Group  May 2015 - Present
Youngs Market Company  October 2014 - May 2015
Doug Ose for Congress  May 2014 - June 2014
Office of the Governor   October 2013 - January 2014

Skills
Recruiting, Research, Time Management, Problem Solving, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Networking, Management, Sales, Public Relations, Customer Service, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Press Releases, Account Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking

Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Experience
athenahealth  July 2014 - Present
Georgia Department of Community Health  August 2013 - Present
Department of Community Health  January 2012 - August 2013
Office of the Governor   May 2011 - December 2011
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  August 2010 - May 2011
THINK PR  September 2009 - December 2009
Liz Lapidus PR   May 2008 - August 2008
RepNation  January 2008 - May 2008
Global Experiences Internship   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Press Releases, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking

Education
Georgia State University   2010 — 2012
MHA / MBA, Master of Health Administration / Master of Business Administration

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2005 — 2009
B.B.A., Marketing

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

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

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

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

The University of Georgia   1994 — 1995
Journalism

Young Harris College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts, Journalism

Experience
Operation College Promise   January 2008 - Present
NJ Association of State Colleges and Universities   November 2007 - Present
NJ ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES   January 2007 - Present
CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM  January 2006 - April 2007
MILLENNIUM PUBLIC AFFAIRS   January 1999 - January 2005
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR   January 1998 - January 1999
Office of the Governor, State of New Jersey  1998 - 1999
NEW JERSEY SENATE  January 1994 - January 1997
OFFICE OF SENATOR JOHN H   January 1992 - January 1993

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Governmental Affairs, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Program Development, Campaign Managment, Project Management, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Policy, Social Services, Legislative Relations, Event Planning, Military, Grant Writing, Program Management, Leadership, Research, Career Counseling, Community Development, Fundraising, Press Releases, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Grants, Government, Management, Event Management, Staff Development, Analysis, Higher Education, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Leadership Development, Proposal Writing, Politics, Budgets, International Relations, Organizational..., Program Evaluation, Conflict Resolution, Volunteer Management, Team Building, Training, Strategy, Social Media, Political Science

Education
Drew University   1986 — 1991
BA/MA, International Relations

Drew University   1986 — 1991
Master of Arts; Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs

West Morris Mendham High School   1981 — 1985

Experience
Clark County School District  September 2011 - Present
Office of Lieutenant Governor Maldonado   June 2010 - March 2012
Californians For An Open Primary (YES ON PROP 14)   March 2010 - June 2010
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger  June 2009 - June 2010
California State and Consumer Services Agency   November 2008 - June 2009
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger  2007 - 2008
Office of the Governor   2007 - 2007
Governor's Inaugural Committee   2006 - 2007
Californians for Schwarzenegger  2006 - 2007
APCO Worldwide  2005 - 2006

Skills
Strategic Media..., Political Campaigns, Message Development, Event Planning, Spokesperson, Legislative Relations, Speech Writing, Coalitions

Education
California State University, Sacramento   2002 — 2005
B.A., Communications/Marketing

Seton Hall University

Experience
National Collegiate Athletic Association  August 2013 - Present
National Collegiate Athletic Association  October 2007 - August 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP  January 2007 - May 2007
Criminal Defense Clinic  August 2006 - December 2006
Pool Abbott and Frye, LLP   June 2006 - September 2006
NCAA  January 2006 - May 2006
Foley and Pool LLP   June 2005 - November 2005
Ivy Tech Community College  September 2003 - August 2005
Family and Social Services Administration  July 2002 - August 2003
Office of the Governor   July 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Networking, Sports Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Corporate Law, Policy, Criminal Law, Event Management, Research, Public Speaking, Marketing, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Event Planning, Sports, Sports Marketing, Sports Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Community Outreach, Basketball, Government, Leadership, Non-profits, Social Media, Speech Writing, Student Affairs, Student Development

Education
Canisius College   2009 — 2012
Masters, Sports Administration

Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

University of Indianapolis   1997 — 2001
BS, Double Major in Psychology and Political Science

Experience
Alma College  February 2015 - Present
RFBinder Partners  February 2012 - January 2015
Clinton Global Initiative  September 2011 - September 2011
Michigan Food Policy Council   August 2007 - August 2011
Office of the Governor   August 2003 - August 2007
Michigan Leadership Development Program, Office of the Governor   June 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Reputation Management, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Media, Corporate Social..., Writing, Executive Communications, Building Relationships, Communications Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Thought Leadership, Message Development, Research, Advertising, Government Relations, Issues Management, Building Public..., Talking Points, Member Relations, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Public Affairs, Copywriting, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Copy Editing, Messaging, Political Campaigns, Web Content, Brand Management, Community Outreach, Alumni Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Grassroots Communication

Education
New York University   2011 — 2014
Master's Degree

Eastern Michigan University   2010 — 2011
Continuing Education

Central Michigan University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
Office of the Mayor  March 1990 - December 2011
Arizona Lottery  1980 - 1986
Office of the Governor   1979 - 1980

Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science

Experience
Office of the Governor   October 2013 - Present
Magellan Charter School   August 2009 - October 2013
The Trilogy School   October 2010 - June 2011
Ligon Middle School, Wake County Public School System   December 1987 - November 1991

Skills
Science, Educational Leadership, Classroom, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Tutoring, Literacy, Staff Development, Elementary Education, Differentiated..., K-12, Special Education, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, E-Learning, ESL

Education
Clemson University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Secondary Education – Natural Sciences

Experience
Dever Law Firm   November 2011 - Present
Dever Law Firm   December 2010 - November 2011
National Labor Relations Board  August 2010 - December 2010
Office of the Governor   May 2010 - August 2010
City of Cincinnati  May 2009 - December 2009
College Democrats of America  August 2008 - August 2009
College Democrats of New York  July 2007 - July 2008
New York City Council  May 2007 - May 2008
McEvoy and Associates   January 2007 - December 2007
Office of Senator Charles Schumer  September 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Consumer Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Foreclosure Defense, Litigation, Family Law, Legal Research, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Foreclosure Prevention, Loss Mitigation, Real Estate Transactions, Dissolution, Trials, Lexis, Legislative Relations, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Legislation, Foreclosures, Appeals, Administrative Law, Hearings, Motions, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Courts, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Guardian ad litem

Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law   2008 — 2011
JD, Law

Fordham University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

St. Xavier High School   2000 — 2004

Experience
Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC   February 2011 - Present
Nationwide Children's Hospital  October 2005 - February 2011
Ohio State Medical Association  2000 - 2005
Office of the Governor   1996 - 1998

Skills
Political Campaigns, Government, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Fundraising, Public Relations

Education
Capital University Law School   1999 — 2003
JD, Law

The Ohio State University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
OmniSystems, Inc.   September 2000 - February 2014
Enterprise Solutions Group  November 1999 - August 2000
Office of the Governor   February 1996 - December 1998

Skills
Project Planning, Program Management, System Deployment, SharePoint, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, IT Management, Leadership, Security, Business Analytics, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Data Center, Software Project..., Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Visio, Servers, Disaster Recovery, PMP, Management, Project Portfolio..., IT Operations, Training, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Information Technology, Government, Process Improvement, Budgets, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Change Management

Education
Project Management Academy
Project Management Professional

The George Washington University   2000 — 2000
Professional Certificate, Web Development and Design

LaSalle University
Master's Degree, Computer Information Systems

LaSalle University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems

Community College of Philadelphia   1987 — 1989
Associate of Science Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology

Experience
Sacramento, CA  August 2011 - Present
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento   March 2013 - 2014
Aleshire & Wynder  2009 - 2011
Meyers Nave  2007 - 2008
Best Best & Krieger LLP  2005 - 2007
Assemblyman/Senator Dick Ackerman   1997 - 2005
Office of the Governor   1996 - 1997

Skills
Politics, Election Law, Legal Research, Municipal Law, Environmental Law, Land Use Law, Litigation, Government, Policy Analysis, Property Law, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Administrative Law, Zoning, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Policy, Governmental Affairs, Local Government, Redevelopment, Land Use, Mediation, Legal Advice, Hearings, Westlaw

Education
Chapman University, School of Law   2001 — 2005
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Certificate in Environmental, Land Use and Real Estate Law

Experience
United Way of Greater Atlanta  March 2006 - Present
Governmental Affairs Consulting (self-employed)   1997 - 2006
Office of the Governor   2002 - 2003
Association County Commissioners of Georgia  1987 - 1997

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Policy, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Governmental Affairs, External Liaison, Philanthropy, Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Political Risk Analysis, Lobbying, Communication Skills, Public and nonprofit..., Public Affairs, Training and Technical..., Grant Writing, Meeting and event..., Coalitions, Politics, Grants, Government, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Non-profit..., Public Speaking, Public Relations, Building Coalitions, Program Development, Policy, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Newsletters, Legislation, Leadership, Training, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Social Services, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Research, Health Policy, Community Organizing, Speech Writing, Public Health, Community Engagement, Workshop Facilitation, Local Government, Media Relations

Education
Florida Atlantic University
MPA, Master of Public Administration, 3.8 GPA

State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, 3.3 GPA

Experience
Glumac Executive Enterprise   2002 - Present
Great Lakes Aquarium  November 2000 - November 2002
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota   September 1997 - December 2000
Office of the Governor   July 1996 - August 1997
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation   July 1995 - July 1996
MN Pollution Control Agency  1989 - 1995
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 1987 - August 1989
Office of the Governor   July 1985 - December 1986
Duluth News-Tribune  January 1981 - June 1985

Skills
Strategic..., Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Government Affairs, Community Relations, Government Relations, Public Policy, Media Relations, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Writing, Editing, Organizational..., Editorial, Coaching, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Legislative, Press Releases, Communications Strategy, Message Development, Issues Management, Spokesperson, Strategic..., Government, Community Development, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Leadership, Legislative Relations, Policy, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Grants, Politics, Internal Communications, Event Planning, Newsletters, Corporate Social..., Reputation Management, International Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Minnesota   1979 — 1981
BA, English

Gustavus Adolphus College   1977 — 1979

Experience
Citizens Property Insurance  November 2007 - Present
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare  2014 - 2014
Office of the Governor   January 2007 - July 2007
Florida Office of the Attorney General  September 2003 - January 2007
Florida Office of the Attorney General  November 2001 - September 2003
The Office of the Florida Comptroller   November 1997 - November 2001
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wager DBPR   February 1993 - November 1997
Lee County Sheriff's Office  August 1988 - August 1992
Moudy Distributing, Inc.   1985 - 1988

Skills
CPA, CFE, CFS, Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, Analysis, Word, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Administration, Investigations, Writing, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Government, Outlook, Change Management, Problem Solving, Team Building, Compliance, Insurance, Program Management, Troubleshooting, PowerPoint, Accounting, Law Enforcement, Business Process..., Windows, Visio, Process Improvement, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Police, Planning, Project Management

Education
Florida State University   1994 — 1996
MIS, Systems and Computer Science

University of South Florida - College of Business Administration   1991 — 1993
BS, Accounting

Tallahassee Community College

Experience
SRW Consulting   March 1991 - Present
Office of the Governor   April 1989 - February 1991
Office of US Senator   January 1982 - November 1988
KAET Channel 8  January 1979 - October 1982

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Lobbying, Government, Legislation, Legislative Affairs, Message Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Policy, Coalitions, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Public Relations, Community Development, Administrative Law, Local Government, Public Administration, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Political Science, Media Relations, International Relations, Crisis Communications, Governmental Affairs, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Spokesperson, Community Engagement, Foreign Policy, Grant Writing, Corporate Social..., Volunteer Management, Grants, Reputation Management, Public/private..., Energy Policy, Press Releases, Environmental Policy

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1966 — 1970
BA, Political Science, Sociology, Film

Experience
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta  August 2011 - Present
Lepore Associates   January 2011 - June 2014
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta  2006 - 2010
Office of the Governor   2005 - 2006
Office of the Governor   2003 - 2005
Alabama State Senate Campaign   2002 - 2003

Skills
Digital Marketing, Web Services, Blog Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Email Strategy, Media Relations, Government, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Message Development, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Policy, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Reputation Management, Press Releases, Community Development, Spokesperson, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Crisis Management, Communication Training, Politics, Coalitions, Governmental Affairs, Legislation, Corporate Social..., Newsletters

Education
Auburn University   1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Communications, Business

Experience
The Florida Senate  January 2013 - Present
Office of the Governor   August 2011 - January 2013
Office of Citizen Services   January 2011 - August 2011
Executive Office of the Governor  May 2010 - January 2011
Florida Department of Environmental Protection  February 2010 - May 2010
Executive Office of the Governor  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Legislative Relations, Leadership, Policy, Legislation, Proposal Writing, Legal Writing, Analysis, Budgets, Government, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Strategic Communications, Public Administration, Research

Education
Florida State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences, Biology

Experience
West End House Boys and Girls Club  August 2013 - Present
Office of the Governor   June 2011 - July 2013
Programming Council   September 2009 - May 2011
Boston University Student Activities Office  December 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Event Planning..., Fundraising, Social Media, Budgets, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Project Planning

Education
Boston University   2007 — 2011
B.A., International Relations and Economics

Thomas A. Edison High School

Experience
Ohio Credit Union League  October 2007 - Present
Ohio Office of Information Technology   February 2006 - October 2007
Ohio Department of Insurance  July 2003 - February 2006
Office of the Governor   October 2001 - June 2003
Ohio House of Representatives  January 1997 - December 2000

Skills
Speech Writing, Media Studies, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Marketing, Publications, Television, Crisis Communications, Spokesperson, Newsletters, Leadership, Media Relations, Press Releases

Education
Franklin University   2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Marketing and Communication

The Ohio State University   1995 — 2000

University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Experience
IBHRE   October 2013 - Present
IBHRE   April 2013 - Present
St. Jude Medical  April 2012 - Present
Biosense Webster  April 2011 - March 2012
AstraZeneca  July 2006 - August 2010
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals  July 2002 - June 2006
Office of the Governor   January 1999 - January 2002
Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals  May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Electrophysiology, Sales Presentations, Product Launch, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Hardware Diagnostics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Territory Management, Surgery, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Sales Force Development

Education
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute   2010 — 2011
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Technology

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1998 — 2002
B.S., Psychology Pre-Med

Ballard   1994 — 1998

Experience
The Law Offices of James S. Montana, Jr.   2015 - Present
American Arbitration Association  2005 - Present
Vedder Price  2002 - 2015
Bally Entertainment Corporation   1995 - 1997
Office of the Governor   1993 - 1995
US Attorneys Office Chicago, Illinois   1971 - 1975

Skills
White Collar Criminal..., Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Trial Practice, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Trials, Product Liability, Courts, Securities Regulation, Mediation, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, State Politics, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Hearings, Legal Research, Insurance Law, Non-compete Agreements, Appellate Practice, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support, Depositions, Employment..., Construction Law, Wills, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Business Litigation

Education
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.

Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy/English

Experience
Singh & Diehl LLC   2008 - Present
Michigan Nature Association  2006 - 2008
Michigan Environmental Council  1996 - 2006
Michigan Clean Water Action   1995 - 1996
Capital Times Publications   1993 - 1994
Impression 5 Science Center  1992 - 1993
Michigan State Senate  1991 - 1991
Office of the Governor   1983 - 1990

Skills
Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Internet Research, Technical Writing, Non-profit Fund..., Blogging, Project Management, Event Planning, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Environmental Advocacy, Non-profits, Fundraising, Grants, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Prospect Research, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Training, Publications, Program Management, International Relations, Online Research

Education
Lansing Community College
Communications, Human Services, Business

Eastern Michigan University
Radio and Television Broadcasting

Experience
Office of the Governor   May 2015 - Present
NJ Business Action Center, Department of State, NJ   October 2013 - May 2015
Inn at Lambertville Station   May 2012 - October 2013
Centenary College  August 2010 - May 2013

Skills
Team Building, Event Planning, Leadership, Event Management, Management, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Sales, Facebook, Training, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Research

Education
Centenary College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

St. Lawrence University
Bachelor's of Science

Experience
Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services  December 2014 - Present
Town of Crewe   July 2012 - Present
Office of the Governor   March 2010 - March 2014
McDonnell for Governor   December 2008 - February 2010
Hampden-Sydney College  September 2004 - August 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Public Administration, Research, Politics, Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, State Government, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Communication, Emergency Management, Volunteer Coordination, Logistical planning, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Analysis, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Leadership

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   2009 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Hampden-Sydney College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Religion/Religious Studies, Rhetoric, Public Service

Experience
University of Georgia  January 2014 - Present
Atlanta Wind Symphony   December 2012 - August 2013
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.   August 2012 - August 2013
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church  June 2008 - June 2012
Office of the Governor   January 2012 - May 2012
Emory University  August 2009 - December 2011
Karen Handel for Governor  2010 - 2010

Skills
Facebook, Event Planning, Moderately Fluent in..., Attention To Detail, Writing Skills, High level of Knowledge..., Proficient in Computer..., Strong Organizational..., Time Management, Ability to Multi-task, Situational Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Twitter, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Operations, Marketing Communications, Community Marketing, Communication Skills, Coordinating Events, Private Events, Project Planning, Public Relations, Fundraising, Social Media, Research, Public Speaking, Editing

Education
The University of Georgia   2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Musicology and Ethnomusicology

Emory University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Music, alumnae

Oxford University
British Studies

Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana   2009 — 2009
French Horn Performance

University of Salamanca
Spanish Culture and Language

Experience
Examination Resources, LLC  July 2015 - Present
Governor's Office of Health Innovation and Transformation   January 2014 - January 2015
Office of the Governor   June 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, Office of the Governor   January 2013 - June 2013
Illinois Department of Insurance  May 2011 - January 2013
Office of U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton   March 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Project Management, Government, Regulatory compliance, Policy Analysis, Federal Grants..., Legal Writing, Public Policy, Legal Research, Health Policy, Policy, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Politics, Grants, Research, Political Campaigns, Legislation

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Health Law

Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature

Experience
C.B. Richardson and Associates   November 2009 - Present
University of South Florida  August 1999 - November 2009
Florida House of Representatives  2000 - 2008
March of Dimes Florida Chapter   1985 - 2005
Office of the Governor   January 1995 - January 1999

Skills
Blogging, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Customer Service, Government, Leadership, Legislation, Coaching

Education
Florida State University   1980 — 1983
M.S., School Psychology

University of West Florida   1978 — 1979
B.A., Counseling Psychology

Florida State University   1974 — 1978
B.S., Psychology

Clay County High School   1970 — 1974

Experience
Dekalb County Schools  July 2010 - Present
Church of Apostles   September 2010 - December 2011
Office of the Governor   November 2005 - May 2007
Secretary of the Senate  January 2005 - May 2005
Blockbuster  July 2004 - December 2004
GameStop  January 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Curriculum Design, Teaching, Training, Classroom, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Outlook, Team Building, Retail, Research, Social Media, Differentiated..., Child Development, Community Outreach, Staff Development

Education
Gordon College (GA)   2007 — 2010
B.S., and Special Education General; Early Childhood Education; special education; Education

Cambridge College   2011 — 2012
Masters of Education, Education

Clayton State University   2010 — 2010
American Sign Language

Experience
American Society for Radiation Oncology  April 2015 - Present
American Urological Association  January 2015 - April 2015
George Mason University Office of Alumni Relations   August 2014 - March 2015
Association of the United States Navy  May 2014 - August 2014
George Mason University Office of Alumni Relations   August 2012 - August 2014
Office of the Governor   May 2012 - August 2012
Office of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County   January 2012 - May 2012
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communications and Outreach   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Writing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Ability to work with..., Navigating the..., Advocacy, Volunteer Management, Budgeting, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, IQ, Wordpress, Photoshop, Event Management, Public Policy, Parlimentary Procedure, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, SPSS, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Politics, Government

Education
George Mason University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Government and International Politics

Cherry Hill High School East   2007 — 2011
High School

Experience
Sacramento Children's Museum  April 2015 - Present
American River Parkway Foundation   February 2013 - Present
California Automobile Museum   February 2012 - February 2013
California State Archives  May 2010 - August 2011
Office of the Governor   September 2007 - December 2010

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Volunteer Recruiting, Museum Education, Event Planning, Writing, Research, Community Engagement

Education
California State University-Sacramento   2010 — 2011
Master's Degree, Public/Applied History

Gonzaga University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, History

Experience
Illinois State Police  November 2011 - Present
Office of the Governor   November 2010 - November 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered   October 2007 - November 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Internal Investigations, Criminal Law, Enforcement, Mediation, Corporate Law, Public Policy, Civil Litigation, Government, Trial Practice, Employment Law, Policy Analysis, Hearings, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, Product Liability, Public Speaking

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

Colgate University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
Office of the Governor   October 2013 - Present
York County District Attorney's Office  January 2013 - May 2013
Office of the Maine Attorney General  May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Political Communication, Appeals, Criminal Law

Education
University of Maine School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D., Cum Laude

Dickinson College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

St. Mark's School

Experience
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce  October 2005 - Present
John F White & Co.   1999 - 2015
Office of the Governor   January 2003 - July 2004
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce  February 1989 - December 2002

Skills
Government Affairs, Communications, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Media Relations, Public Relations, Non-profits, Social Media, Website Development, Business Networking, Public Policy, Economic Development, Journalism, Public Speaking, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Corporate Communications

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2009 — 2011
Digital Design and Multimedia

University of Rhode Island   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Digital Media

HBS. Leading Your Small Business

University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business Directors' Consortium

Experience
Riga   November 2013 - Present
SAFY of America  October 2011 - October 2013
Eckerd  October 2009 - September 2011
Riga Solutions Group, Inc.   July 2003 - September 2009
Texas Youth Commision   December 2007 - October 2008
Eckerd Youth Alternatives  May 2007 - February 2008
Bureau of Justice Assistance  June 2001 - June 2003
Office of the Governor   November 1998 - May 2001
Florida Network of Youth and Family Services   September 1996 - October 1998
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice  October 1993 - September 1996

Skills
Policy, Social Services, Nonprofits, Government, Leadership, Mental Health, Child Welfare, Criminal Justice, Community Outreach, Program Management, Adolescents, Budgets, Management, Treatment, Public Speaking, Security, Public Safety, Healthcare, Project Planning, Interventions

Education
Capital University Law School   1984 — 1987
JD, Law

University of Louisville   1981 — 1982
MS, Administration of Justice

Bowling Green State University   1977 — 1980
BS, criminal justice

Experience
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation  April 2011 - Present
Procurement Policy Board   December 2013 - July 2015
Office of the Governor   January 2009 - April 2011
Better Government Association  February 2004 - January 2009
Office of the Lieutenant Governor  January 2003 - February 2004
Better Government Association  June 1999 - January 2003
U.S. Department of Commerce   March 1993 - July 1996
Inaugural Committee   December 1992 - February 1993
Bill Clinton for President  October 1991 - December 1992

Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Legal Issues, Licensing, Hearings, Crisis Management, Analysis, Ethics, Legislative Research, Administrative Law, Management, Legal Compliance, State Government, Government Agencies, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Media Relations, Government, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Policy, Politics, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Regulations

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1996 — 1999
J.D.

State University of New York College at Plattsburgh   1986 — 1990
B.A., Political Science

Experience
JetBlue Airways  July 2014 - Present
SRA International  October 2012 - August 2014
MorganFranklin Corporation  January 2012 - December 2012
Morgan Franklin  October 2009 - February 2012
New York City Office of Emergency Management  October 2007 - October 2009
NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)   2006 - 2007
Death Penalty Information Center  2005 - 2006
NY Capital Defender Office   May 2003 - August 2005
Office of the Governor   January 1999 - July 1999
Equal Justice Initiative  1994 - 1998

Skills
Government, Disaster Recovery, Consulting, Program Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Business Continuity..., Business Continuity, Homeland Security, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Nonprofits, Governance, Project Planning, Training, Business Process..., Policy, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Management

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2009 — 2011
MA, Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences

American University   2002 — 2010
PhD, Justice, Law and Society

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2000 — 2002
MPP, Criminal Justice Policy

Auburn University at Montgomery   1996 — 1999
BS, Psychology

Baldwin Jr. High

Experience
Office of the Governor   August 2015 - Present
Idaho State Department of Education  May 2014 - August 2015
Idaho State Department of Education  July 2013 - May 2014
Idaho State Department of Education  May 2012 - July 2013
Boise State University  1999 - 2013
Teacher  August 2002 - August 2012

Skills
STEM, Science, Teacher Training, Educational Technology, K-12, Science Education, Differentiated..., Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Staff Development, Biology, Classroom, Educational Leadership, E-Learning, Adult Education, University Teaching, Instructional Technology, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Tutoring, Distance Learning, Secondary Education, Community Outreach, Elementary Education, Research, Public Speaking, Grants, Special Education, Program Evaluation, Technology Integration, Educational Research

Education
Boise State University   1994 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

Kuna High
Molecular Biology

West Jr. High School

Experience
Anthem, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Troutman Sanders LLP  January 2014 - August 2015
Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services  May 2010 - January 2014
Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services  January 2009 - April 2010
Office of the Governor   April 2006 - December 2008
Avalere Health  July 2002 - March 2006
US Department of Health and Human Services  July 1999 - July 2002

Skills
Developmental..., Program Evaluation, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Policy, Community Outreach, Social Services, Government, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Healthcare

Education
University at Albany School of Public Health   1997 — 1999
Master’s Degree, Public Health

Cornell University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Policy Analysis

Experience
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center  September 2013 - 2015
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security  2013 - 2014
Commonwealth of MA / Governor Deval Patrick   2008 - 2013
Office of the Governor   2008 - 2013
New York City Council  2006 - 2008
Cooley LLP  August 2004 - July 2006
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison  September 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Legislative Relations, Appeals

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2000 — 2003
JD

Middlebury College   1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science, Psychology

Experience
Office of the Governor   October 2007 - Present
State of Illinois  2007 - Present
Cook County Judicial Advisory Council   July 1991 - February 2007

Education
DePaul University   1999 — 2001

Experience
Sloan Lyons Public Affairs   December 2010 - Present
Arizona State University  August 2009 - December 2010
Arizona State University  November 2007 - August 2009
Arizona department of Veterans Services  September 2006 - November 2007
Office of the Governor   August 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Strategic Communications, Higher Education, Politics, Public Speaking, Policy, Economic Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Community Development, Speech Writing, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Press Releases, Philanthropy, Leadership, Social Media, Political Science, Research, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Community Engagement, Legislation, Entrepreneurship, Internal Communications, Strategy, Public Administration, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Social..., Qualitative Research, Conflict Resolution, Budgets, Crisis Management, Volunteer Management

Education
Arizona State University   2004 — 2006

Mesa Community College   2001 — 2003

Experience
Tenaris  TENARISTenarisSeptember 2013 - Present
Ryan  September 2012 - August 2013
Office of the Governor   January 2001 - October 2012

Skills
Government, International Relations, Economic Development, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Program Management, Business Strategy, Policy, Management Consulting, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Business Development, Leadership, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Location Intelligence, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Politics, Nonprofits, Business Intelligence, Program Development, Fundraising, Research, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Public Administration, Legislation, Management, Business Planning, State Government, Economics, Political Campaigns, Budgets, Public Relations, Workforce Development, Team Building, Grants, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Negotiation, Marketing, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Proposal Writing

Education
Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo   1991 — 1992

Experience
Shelnutt Law   April 2015 - Present
Blue Ridge District Attorney's Office   March 2009 - April 2015
Cherokee County Solicitor's Office   2006 - 2009
Innocence Project  2006 - 2006
Georgia Innocence Project  2006 - 2006
City of Atlanta  2005 - 2005
US Peace Corps  2003 - 2004
Office of the Governor   2000 - 2000

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Hearings, Litigation, Public Speaking, Trials

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2001 — 2003
M.B.A., Finance, Real Estate, RMIN

The University of Georgia   1998 — 2001
B.A., Political Science, Anthropology

Experience
Kasich for America  August 2015 - Present
Ohio Republican Party  June 2013 - July 2015
Georgia Department of Community Health  July 2012 - June 2013
Governor Scott Walker   January 2011 - July 2012
Republican Governors Association  August 2010 - December 2010
Office of Governor Sonny Perdue  January 2009 - August 2010
Republican Governors Association  August 2007 - December 2008
Office of the Governor   December 2006 - August 2007
Governor Sonny Perdue’s Reelection Campaign & Inaugural Team   2006 - 2006
Perdue for a New Georgia   2006 - 2006

Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Government, Press Releases, Legislation, Crisis Communications, Political Communication, Speech Writing, State Government, Message Development, Legislative Research, Grassroots

Education
Cornell University   2001 — 2005
BA, Government

Experience
U.S. Department of State   November 2012 - Present
Georgetown University  January 2011 - Present
United States Census Bureau  August 2010 - October 2012
University of Texas at Austin  August 2002 - July 2010
Notre Dame University  2006 - 2010
Cottey College  2009 - 2009
St. Edward's University   August 2000 - December 2008
Office of the Governor   November 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Research, Ethnicity, Sociology, Qualitative Research, Non-profits, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Grant Writing, Program Development, Fundraising, Program Evaluation, Politics, SPSS, Policy Analysis, Curriculum Development, International Relations, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, International..., University Teaching, Proposal Writing, Training, Public Policy, Intercultural..., Grants, Political Science, Nonprofits, Social Media, Foreign Policy, Policy, Human Rights, Government, Program Management, Analysis, Data Analysis, Diplomacy, Capacity Building, Writing, Public Relations, Statistics, Economics

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2009
Ph.D., Sociology

American University   1991 — 1998
MA, International Peace & Conflict

Experience
Baltimore City Department of Transportation  February 2015 - Present
Maryland Department of Transportation  April 2013 - February 2015
Office of the Governor   January 2012 - April 2013
Office of the Governor   December 2009 - January 2012
Portner & Shure, P.A.   May 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Personal Injury, Government Relations, Westlaw, Political Campaigns, Criminal Law, Appeals, Legislative Relations, Hearings, Legislation, Mediation, Government, Program Management, Legal Writing, Management, Public Speaking, Immigration Law, Research, Policy Analysis, Courts, Policy, Data Analysis, Public Policy

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law

James Madison University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science Major, Writing Minor

Universiteit van de Nederlandse Antillen   2006 — 2007
Law

Experience
U.S. Department of State   July 2015 - Present
Appriss  September 2012 - July 2015
Kentucky General Assembly  January 2008 - December 2012
SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics  November 2008 - January 2012
Office of the Governor   2005 - 2007
Commonwealth of Kentucky  May 1990 - October 2005
Edmonson County Sheriff's Office   January 1987 - December 1989

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Enforcement, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Teaching, Risk Management, Government, Change Management, Security, Homeland Security, Team Building, Business Development, Policy, Program Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Training, System Administration, Fundraising, Program Development, Public Policy, Project Management, Negotiation, Supervisory Skills, Budgets, Leadership, Process Improvement, Nonprofits, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Sales, Management, Account Management, Staff Development, Police, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Public Safety, Disaster Response, Private Investigations, Investigation, Crisis Management

Education
Naval Postgraduate School   2006 — 2007
Exec Lead., Homeland Security

Eastern Kentucky University   1995 — 2000
M.A., Criminal Justice

Western Kentucky University   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and Criminology

Experience
Office of the Governor   May 2009 - August 2009
Deep South Entertainment  May 2008 - February 2009
LA Weightloss  March 2006 - August 2006

Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D.

North Carolina State University   2008 — 2010
Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Meredith College   2006 — 2008
BA, Psychology, Communication, Theatre

Wake Forest University   2004 — 2005
n/a

Experience
Robin Abbott   November 2013 - Present
Texas Department of Information Resources  April 2012 - November 2013
Texas Department of Information Resources  August 2011 - May 2012
Xerox/Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.   September 2006 - July 2011
Office of the Governor   September 2003 - September 2006
Texas Department of Economic Development/Texas Department of Commerce   August 1997 - August 2003
Texas Department of Commerce  April 1997 - July 1997
Texas State Auditor's Office  May 1990 - April 1997

Skills
Vendor Management, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Government, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Program Management, Strategic Planning, HIPAA, Due Diligence, Process Improvement, Policy, Outsourcing, Public Policy, Business Process..., Project Management, Leadership, Government Contracting, Management

Education
Ball State University
B.S., English

The University of Texas School of Law
J.D.

Experience
Office of the Governor   January 2013 - Present
Branch Banking and Trust Company  August 2009 - January 2013
BB&T  January 2006 - January 2013
Colonial Bank  January 2006 - August 2009

Education
Auburn University

Experience
Wayfind   May 2011 - Present
Women's Funding Alliance  2011 - Present
Sound Child Care Solutions  March 2009 - December 2012
Women's Funding Alliance  2006 - December 2012
Nonprofit Assistance Center   2005 - 2010
NAPWAF   2005 - 2010
Office of the Governor,  2006 - 2006
City of Seattle  1999 - 2005
API Women and Family Safety Center   1998 - 2000
Domestic Violence Action Center  1992 - 1995

Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Non-profits, Program Development, Grants, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Program Management, Community Development, Capacity Building, Social Services, Strategic Planning

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1985 — 1988
J.D., Law

Boston University   1981 — 1985
B.S.B.A., Finance

Experience
Gordon Hospital  October 2014 - Present
ERA Team Advantage   2005 - Present
Office of the Governor   2011 - 2014
Office of the Governor   April 2009 - September 2013
State of Georgia  2009 - 2009

Skills
State Government, Government Affairs, Political Affairs, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Wedding Planning, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Government, Politics, Community Outreach, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Public Relations, Public Speaking

Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pre-Law

Dalton State College
Associate of Science

Experience
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP  September 2013 - Present
Ports of Indiana  January 2013 - August 2013
Office of the Governor   May 2007 - January 2013
Valparaiso University School of Law  2005 - 2007
Edison Media Research  August 2003 - July 2005

Skills
Politics, Government, Policy, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Government Relations, Public Policy, Lobbying, Legislation, Editing, Defense, Intellectual Property, Non-profits, Research, Economic Development, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Mediation, Litigation, Political Campaigns, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Strategic Communications, Civil Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, State Government, Community Development, Legislative Research, Political Science, Employment Law, Coalitions, Licensing, Environmental Law, Legal Compliance, Public Affairs, Corporate Governance, International Law, Insurance Law

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law   2005 — 2007
Accelerated J.D., Law

Carnegie Mellon University   1999 — 2003
B.S, History and Policy and Political Science

The University of Queensland   2002 — 2002
Foreign Policy, Military and Politics in the Pacific Rim

Punxsutawney Area   1995 — 1999
High School, Diploma

Experience
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration  December 2014 - Present
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency  August 2013 - December 2014
Office of the Governor   January 2013 - August 2013
Mike Pence for Indiana  September 2011 - January 2013
Office of Congressman Mike Pence   January 2010 - December 2012
Grace Baptist Church / Indiana Christian Academy   August 1996 - January 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  1995 - 1996

Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Legislative Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Government, Local Government, Crisis Communications, Research, Political Communication, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Program Development, Legislation, Community Development, Public Affairs, Coalitions, Press Releases, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Speech Writing, State Government, Editing, Event Management, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Economic Development, Newsletters, Conflict Resolution, Community Organizing, Policy, Legislative Research, Political Science, Grants, Constituent Services, Message Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Political Strategy, Federal Government

Education
Bob Jones University   1987 — 1992
BA

Experience
Office of the Governor   August 2009 - Present

Education
Texas State University   2008 — 2010
Masters, Public Administration

Texas A&M University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Blinn College   2000 — 2001
Computer Science

Experience
Williams Mullen  September 2014 - Present
Office of the Governor   February 2010 - January 2014
Office of the Attorney General of Virginia  June 2003 - February 2010
Office of the Attorney General  2004 - 2006
Cherry, Seymour & Hundley, P.C.   2002 - June 2003

Skills
Litigation, Trade Secrets, Policy Analysis, Policy, Nonprofits, Commercial Litigation, Government, Program Management, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Criminal Law, Public Speaking, Research, Corporate Law, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Legislation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Trials, Courts, Westlaw, Employment Law, Health Law, Hearings, Legal Issues, Privacy Law, Torts, Arbitration, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Legal Advice, Legislative Affairs, State Government

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

University of Richmond   1994 — 1998
B.A., Leadership Studies, History

Experience
Meadows Community Foundation   March 2012 - Present
Simpson & Associates LLC   January 2010 - Present
United Water  March 2005 - July 2011
Office of the Governor   January 1996 - November 2001

Skills
Government Liaison, Community Relations, Government Relations, Policy, Media Relations, Spokesperson, Private Sector, Executive Management, Public Relations, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Government, Lobbying, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Planning, Legislative Relations, Non-profits

Education
Duke University   1996 — 1996
Governors Management, Public Admistration

Martin University   1989 — 1990
B. S> of Public Administration, Pubic Admistration, 3.45

Experience
Office of the Attorney General of the State of New Mexico   January 2015 - Present
Office of the State Auditor  March 2014 - Present
New Mexico Army National Guard  March 2014 - Present
US Army  April 2011 - Present
New Mexico Department of Public Safety  2007 - Present
Municipal Court  September 2004 - Present
Office of the Governor   July 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Government, Policy Analysis, Policy, Public Policy, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Research, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Litigation, Army, Command, Courts, Enforcement, Nonprofits, Politics, Legal Writing, Defense, Force Protection, Counterterrorism, Mediation, Appeals, Law Enforcement

Education
The University of New Mexico School of Law   1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor

Georgetown University   1993 — 1997
BA, American Government

St. Michael's High School

Experience
Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC   June 2014 - Present
McCurdy & Candler  October 2012 - June 2014
McCurdy & Candler  March 2012 - October 2012
Albertelli Law  July 2011 - October 2011
Georgia House of Representatives  January 2011 - April 2011
Office of the Governor   August 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Corporate Law, Foreclosures, Legal Issues, Courts, Appeals, Legislation

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

Georgia Institute of Technology   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Policy

Experience
The Stranahan Firm   Of CounselGallagher & Kennedy Law FirmJanuary 2014 - Present
New Mexico State Land Office  December 2004 - December 2011
Office of the Governor   December 2000 - December 2002

Skills
Appeals, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Mediation, Courts, Arbitration, Class Actions, Government, Product Liability, Public Policy, Trials, Public Speaking

Education
Saint Mary's University   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

Denison University   1984 — 1989
B.A., English

Experience
Office of the Governor   January 1998 - January 2006
Office of the Lt. Governor  July 1991 - January 1998

Skills
Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, English, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Human Resources, Policy

Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu   2010 — 2013