Experience
Department of Housing & Community Development  June 2015 - Present
Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH)   October 2014 - Present
State Senator Michael O. Moore   August 2013 - November 2014
Harvard Law School Project on Disability   June 2012 - August 2013
NOAA Office of Policy, Office of Legislative Affairs   June 2010 - August 2010
NOAA Office of Space Commercialization   June 2010 - August 2010
Office of the Governor   December 2009 - March 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2009 - August 2009
United States Senate  February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Constituent Services, Press Releases, Grants, Higher Education, Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits

Education
Harvard University   2012 — 2015
Masters, Government

University of Washington   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Social Science

Experience
Office of the Governor   2010 - 2013
Office of the Governor   2009 - 2010
Mayor's Office of CitiStat, winner of Harvard’s Innovations in American Government Award   2007 - 2009
Teach For America  2005 - 2006
Teach For America  2003 - 2005

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Public Administration, Nonprofits, Legislation, Economic Development, Grassroots Organizing, Political Science, Community Development, Program Development, Strategic Communications

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Harvard University   1999 — 2003
History, International Relations, cum laude

Experience
Office of the Governor   September 2014 - Present
New Jersey Law Journal  September 2014 - Present
Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division  August 2013 - August 2014
Podvey, Meanor, Catenacci, Hildner, Cocoziello & Chattman, P.C.   January 2013 - May 2013
Republican National Lawyers Association  June 2012 - August 2012
Superior Court of New Jersey  January 2012 - May 2012
Holmdel Township Board of Education   May 2008 - May 2011

Education
Seton Hall University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law

New York University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Politics

Holmdel High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Experience
University of California, Riverside  January 2015 - Present
University of Colorado Boulder  October 2010 - August 2014
University of Colorado Boulder  August 2011 - May 2014
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions  December 2009 - September 2010
US Census Bureau  October 2009 - December 2009
Las Cruces Public Schools  August 2006 - October 2009
Doña Ana Community College, Adult Basic Education   August 2008 - November 2008
Office of the Governor   January 2008 - May 2008
New Mexico State University  August 2007 - May 2008
Doña Ana Community College, Adult Basic Education   August 2001 - February 2003

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Classroom, Research, Spanish, Higher Education, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Lesson Planning, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Customer Service, Special Education, Social Networking, Curriculum Development, Editing, Academic Advising

Education
New Mexico State University   2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Communication Studies, Government, 3.9 GPA

New Mexico State University   1999 — 2006
Bachelor's, Spanish, Latin American Studies

Experience
Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan   March 2015 - Present
Office of Lt. Governor Sheila Simon   November 2012 - January 2015
Office of Governor Pat Quinn  January 2010 - November 2012
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services  February 2008 - January 2010
Office of the Governor   September 2006 - February 2008
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency  July 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Message Development, Politics, Nonprofits, Internal Communications, Government, Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Grassroots Organizing, Spokesperson, Grassroots

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2005 — 2007
Master of Arts, Communications

Mount Mercy University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English and Public Relations

Experience
United States District Court  July 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor   July 2015 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association  May 2015 - Present
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law  October 2013 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  May 2015 - July 2015
National Black Law Students Association  November 2014 - May 2015
Ice Miller LLP  May 2014 - July 2014
Indiana CLEO   June 2013 - July 2013
Indiana University - Groups Scholars Program   March 2010 - June 2013
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.   May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Program Management, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Recruiting, Public Relations, Spanish, Project Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), Law

Indiana University Bloomington   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
The Limited  February 2015 - Present
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources  July 2013 - February 2015
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources  September 2012 - July 2013
Office of the Governor   January 2011 - August 2012
Office of the Governor   January 2012 - April 2012
Republican Party of Pennsylvania  June 2010 - November 2010
Republican Party of Pennsylvania  May 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Legislative Research, Policy Research, Government, Policy, Program Management, Analysis, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Politics, Volunteer Management, Legislative Affairs, Environmental Issues, Project Management, Event Management, Policy Writing, Executive...

Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks   2005 — 2006
Elementary Education and Teaching

Experience
State Personnel Department, State of Indiana   January 2015 - Present
Lumina Foundation for Education  June 2012 - January 2015
Office of Governor Mitch Daniels  July 2010 - June 2012
Office of the Governor   July 2009 - June 2010
Purdue University  2007 - 2009
Connie Lawson for Senate Campaign Committee   April 2008 - May 2008
Indiana Senate  January 2008 - March 2008

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Leadership

Education
Purdue University   2006 — 2009
B.A., Political Science and Global Studies

Experience
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)   January 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor   May 2012 - Present
The Captains Inn   April 2012 - Present
Lacey Township Recreation   June 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Interpersonal Skill, Event Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Organization, Microsoft Word, Strategic Communications, Time Management, Politics, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs, Microsoft Office, Volunteering, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Policy, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Political Science, Outlook, Public Speaking, American History, PowerPoint, Constituent Services, Photoshop, Team Leadership, Coordination, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Teamwork, Spanish, Social Media, Teaching, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Non-profits, Political Communication, Illustrator, Editing, International Relations, Blogging, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, InDesign, Facebook, Policy Analysis, Government

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Criminal Justice

Lacey Township Highschool   2005 — 2009

Experience
St. Edward's University   October 2014 - Present
The White House  August 2014 - October 2014
Metro CareRing  August 2013 - July 2014
The White House  May 2013 - August 2013
City of Austin - Communications & Public Information Office   September 2012 - December 2012
St. Edward's University   April 2012 - September 2012
Office of the Governor   January 2012 - May 2012
St. Edward's University   August 2011 - May 2012
St. Edward's University   May 2011 - August 2011
St. Edward's University   August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Events Coordination, Social Media, Organizational..., Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Teamwork, Photoshop, Nonprofits, Editing, Event Planning

Education
St. Edward's University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interpersonal & Organizational Communication

University of Pittsburgh   2012 — 2012
Hesselbein Global Academy for Student Leadership & Civic Engagement

Experience
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System  March 2013 - Present
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System  June 2012 - March 2013
Amedisys, Inc.   October 2010 - May 2012
Amedisys, Inc.   August 2008 - October 2010
Robert Rose Consulting   January 2007 - August 2008
Robert Rose Consulting   July 2004 - January 2007
Office of the Governor   March 2003 - July 2004
Office of the Governor   November 2002 - March 2003
Northside Christian School  August 2001 - August 2002
Glad Tidings Preschool   August 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Program Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Management, Strategy, Policy, Analysis, Community Outreach, Program Management, Budgets, Leadership, Project Management

Education
Louisiana State University   2002 — 2004
Master of Public Administration

McNeese State University
B.S., Management/Marketing

Experience
Indiana Protection & Advocacy   January 2015 - Present
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration  January 2013 - January 2015
Indiana Legal Services  September 2009 - December 2009
Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics   August 2008 - December 2008
Office of the Governor   April 2005 - August 2005
Congressman Dan Burton's District Office (Indy)   January 2005 - April 2005
National Council on Disability  August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy, Hearings, Administrative Law, Public Policy, Research, Legislative Relations, Health Law, Legislation, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Litigation, Courts, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   2006 — 2010
JD, health law concentration

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2007 — 2010
MA, philosophy (with bioethics emphasis)

Hanover College   2002 — 2006
BA, political science

Experience
Maryland Department of Budget and Management  May 2015 - Present
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection  May 2013 - February 2015
Office of the Governor   January 2011 - October 2013
Tom Corbett for Governor 2010   October 2010 - November 2010
Pennsylvania Office Of Attorney General 2008-2010   February 2008 - October 2010

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Message Development, Public Affairs, Reputation Management, Spokesperson, Crisis Management, Editing, Event Planning, Media Studies, Communications Planning, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Publicity, Public Speaking

Education
Penn State University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Northampton Community College   2004 — 2005
Associate Degree, Communication Studies

Experience
The BUDD Vacuum Company   January 2007 - January 2014
Rutgers University Dance Marathon  September 2009 - April 2013
Office of the Governor   September 2012 - December 2012
Credit Suisse  May 2012 - August 2012
40th Legislative District Office   June 2011 - August 2011
Aresty Research Center  September 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Economics, Quantitative Analytics, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Risk Management, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Event Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Research, Editing, Budgets, Catering, Social Networking, Time Management

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts

Ramapo High School

Experience
Oklahoma Department of Commerce  December 2012 - Present
Oklahoma Department of Commerce  April 2012 - December 2012
Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce   April 2004 - March 2012
Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce   September 1991 - March 2004
Office of the Governor   January 1991 - September 1991
Office of the Lieutenant Governor  November 1986 - December 1990

Skills
Community Development, Program Management, Economic Development, Government, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Policy, Management, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Workforce Development, Strategy, Training, Analysis, Editing, Media Relations, Performance Management, Non-profits, Proposal Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Change Management, Grants, Public Relations, Leadership, Marketing, Research, Capacity Building, Organizational..., Project Management, Local Government, Human Resources, Public/private..., Board Development, Project Planning, Officiating, Nonprofits

Education
Oklahoma State University   1981 — 1986
English, history, philosphy, art history

Booker T. Washington High School

Experience
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago  August 2013 - Present
JPMorgan Chase  April 2012 - August 2013
US Army Reserve  April 2010 - April 2012
AIESEC International Exchange Organization   September 2009 - January 2012
Office of the Governor   January 2010 - May 2010
Wisconsin Army National Guard  December 2006 - April 2010
Nicholas Solutions Design and Landscaping Company   April 2007 - October 2007
Wisconsin Army National Guard  August 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Spanish, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership, Training, Event Planning, Logistics, Talent Management, Project Planning, Research, Analysis, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership Development

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business / Political Science and Government / International Studies, 3.65

University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business   2007 — 2011
Business Certificate, Business, 3.65

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú   2010 — 2011
Study Abroad Program, Spanish Language and Literature, 3.7

University of Maryland University College   2006 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government, 4.0

Experience
University of Cincinnati  September 2011 - Present
Niven/Miller   September 2011 - Present
The Ohio State University  December 2010 - September 2011
Office of the Governor   2007 - January 2011
Florida Atlantic University  1997 - 2005

Skills
Public Policy, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Research, Editing, Politics, Government, Public Relations, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Teaching, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, Volunteer Management, Qualitative Research, Political Campaigns, Program Development, Higher Education

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
B.A., political science

The Ohio State University
Ph.D., political science

University of Cincinnati

Experience
Parsons Behle & Latimer  June 2012 - Present
Crowell & Moring LLP  April 2009 - June 2012
United States Department of the Interior  July 2006 - January 2009
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region X   August 2005 - June 2006
Perkins Coie LLP  September 2004 - July 2005
Office of the Governor, Idaho   January 1999 - August 2004
Office of Governor-Elect, Arnold Schwarzenegger   October 2003 - November 2003
Office of Governor-Elect, Dirk Kempthorne   November 1998 - January 1999
Office of the Governor   August 1995 - December 1998

Skills
Environmental Law, Government Relations, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, Federal Endangered..., Regulatory Compliance, Litigation, Mining Law, Water Law, Water Rights, State Lobbying, Federal Lobbying, Public Land Management

Education
University of Idaho
Doctor of Law (JD)

Santa Clara University
B.A. History

Experience
Davis Brown Law Firm  October 2011 - Present
IA Dept of Cultural Affairs - State Historic Preservation Office   January 2011 - September 2011
Office of the Governor   November 2006 - January 2011
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship  March 2006 - November 2006
Royal Oaks Hospital  January 2006 - January 2006
Hope Ranch   September 2003 - November 2004
Mission Mountain School   January 2001 - August 2003
Congressman Leonard Boswell   February 1997 - March 1998
Boswell for Congress  March 1996 - December 1996
Iowa Democratic Party  May 1995 - February 1996

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Administrative..., Community Development, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Government, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Management, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Policy, Recruiting, Research, Social Media, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Human Resources

Education
Simpson College   1991 — 1995
B.A, Political Science, International Relations

Experience
Fossil Group, Inc.   2013 - Present
Levanta Interactive   May 2012 - 2013
Southeast Media Inc.  2011 - 2012
mplus group   2007 - 2010
Office of the Governor   2006 - 2006

Skills
Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, SEO, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Google Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Interactive Marketing, Account Coordination, Campaign Performance..., Dreamweaver, Interactive Media..., Social Media Measurement, Project Management, Process Mapping, Client Acquision and..., Project Team Management, Web Design and..., Print Design &..., Information Architecture, Proposal Writing, Direct Mail Campaigns, Global Marketing, Consumer Insight, Retail Marketing, E-commerce, management, Budgets, Product Development, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Media Planning, Competitive Analysis

Education
texas a&m   2002 — 2007

Experience
Kaplan University  August 2013 - Present
GALA Choruses Inc   2011 - Present
Citrix  May 2013 - August 2013
JM Family Enterprises  April 2012 - May 2013
AlphaStaff  February 2009 - April 2012
On Target Group   June 2008 - January 2009
Office of the Governor   May 2003 - July 2008
Texas A&M University  January 2000 - May 2003
Boy Scouts of America  May 1995 - August 2001

Skills
Team Building, Records Management, Supervision, Budgets, Research, Training, Customer Service, Event Planning, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Policy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Healthcare, Organizational..., Event Management, Office Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Nonprofits, Time Management, Employee Relations, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Operations Management, Teamwork, Accounting, Administrative..., Coordination, Team Leadership, System Administration, Strategy, Marketing, Outlook, Access, Government, Recruiting, Social Networking, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Onboarding, Public Speaking, Executive Management, Process Scheduler, PeopleSoft, Public Relations

Education
Kaplan University   2013 — 2016

Texas A&M University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
"A Going Concern"   2014 - Present
Self Employed  October 2013 - Present
Presbyterian Church (USA) churches   March 1997 - October 2013
Office of the Governor   January 1988 - January 1992
Northwestern Bell; S.D.State Government; Self-employed   1978 - 1988
Rapid City Journal  1976 - 1978

Skills
Blogging, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Preaching, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Press Releases, Pastoral Care, Stewardship, Biblical Studies, Nonprofits, Leadership, Social Justice, Youth Ministry, Writing, Theology, Teaching, Program Development, Copy Editing, Leadership Development, Research, Church Growth, Journalism, Liturgy, Evangelism, Administration, Pastoral Counseling, Missions, Editing, Strategic Planning, Discipleship, Customer Service, Photography, Conflict Resolution, Team Leadership, Government, Team Building, Organizational..., Ethics, Newsletters, Newspapers, Spiritual Direction, Microsoft Word, Mentoring, Customer Relations, Counseling, Newspaper, Religion

Education
Lombard Peace & Justice Center   2002 — 2002
Certification, Mediation Skills Training

Presentation Health Systems, Sioux Falls, SD   1997 — 1997
1/2 Unit, Clinical Pastoral Education

Sioux Falls Seminary   1993 — 1997
M.Div., Theology (Divinity)

The University of South Dakota   1971 — 1974
B.A., Journalism

Central High School, St. Joseph, Mo.

Experience
Sweetie-licious   November 2005 - Present
Office of the Governor   January 1991 - January 2000

Skills
Speaking Engagements, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Television, Cookbooks, Selling, Marketing, Public Relations, Retail, Time Management, Food, Recipes, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Restaurants

Education
Michigan State University   1983 — 1986
BS, Elementary Education

Experience
Office of the Governor   January 2015 - Present
Springfield Park District  May 2011 - Present
Illinois State Comptroller  October 2013 - January 2015
Illinois House Republicans  March 2009 - September 2013
Illinois State Treasurer's Office  March 2008 - March 2009
Sinclair Broadcast Group  October 2003 - February 2008
NewsChannel 20   2004 - 2008
Sinclair Broadcast Group - WICS-TV   2003 - 2008
KHQA  March 2002 - August 2002
KHQA-TV  2002 - 2002

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Spokesperson, Government, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Copy Editing, Television, Storytelling, Legislation, Editing, Social Media, Coalitions, Grant Writing, Grassroots Organizing, AP Style, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Fundraising, Message Development, Marketing Communications, News Writing, Research, Policy, Event Management, Advertising, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, State Government, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Newsletters, Political Consulting

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2002 — 2003
Masters, Public Affairs Reporting

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1999 — 2001
Bachelor, Mass Communications, Sociology

Experience
UPS  May 2013 - Present
UPS  November 2009 - Present
UPS  August 2006 - October 2009
Bernalillo County  May 2006 - August 2006
Department of Veterans Affairs  August 2004 - May 2005
Office of the Governor   May 2004 - August 2004
US Army  July 1998 - July 2002

Skills
Pricing, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Government, Negotiation, Transportation, Contract Negotiation, Research, Public Relations, Business Planning, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Compliance, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Operations Management, Sales, Marketing, CRM, Management, Human Resources, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Logistics

Education
New Mexico State University   2005 — 2007
Masters, Public Administration and CJ

The University of New Mexico   2002 — 2005
Bachelors, Political Science

Experience
North Carolina Technology Association  2008 - Present
Balfour Beatty Construction  2005 - 2008
Leadership North Carolina  2001 - 2005
Independent College Fund of North Carolina   1997 - 2001
Office of the Governor   1993 - 1997

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Fundraising, Non-profits, New Business Development, Public Policy, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Account Management, Policy, Thought Leadership, Business Strategy, Corporate Communications, Program Management, Public Relations, Business Development, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Start-ups, Event Management, Budgets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Change Management, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Association Management, Marketing, Team Building, Community Outreach, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Government

Education
North Carolina State University
BA, Political Science

Experience
Baton Rouge Area Chamber  February 2013 - Present
Baton Rouge Area Chamber  November 2012 - January 2013
Baton Rouge Area Chamber  September 2009 - January 2013
Office of the Lieutenant Governor  November 2007 - September 2009
Office of the Governor   February 2004 - November 2007
Louisiana State Senate  February 2003 - February 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Economic Development, Non-profits, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Lobbying, Legislation, Government

Education
Southern University Law Center   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctorate

Louisiana State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Experience
University of Texas at Austin  June 2012 - Present
University of Texas at Austin  December 2010 - May 2012
University of Texas at Austin  November 2007 - December 2010
University of Texas at Austin  August 2005 - November 2007
University of Texas at Austin  July 2003 - August 2005
The Arabic Bazaar   October 2002 - July 2003
University of Texas at Austin  September 2002 - July 2003
Providian Financial  February 2002 - June 2002
Office of the Governor   September 2001 - December 2001

Skills
Program Development, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Workshops, Budgets, Student Development, Teaching, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising

Education
St. Edward's University   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), College Student Development

The University of Texas at Austin   1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Economics, Spanish

Experience
Rudino's Rooftop   2010 - Present
Office of the Governor   January 2011 - June 2011
Lowes Foods  December 2005 - August 2010

Skills
Problem Solving, Adaptability, Customer Service, Organization, Close Attention to..., Leadership, Time Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Facebook, Microsoft Office

Education
North Carolina State University   2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science

Experience
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP  February 2012 - Present
Republican Governors Association  2007 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice   2006 - 2007
Office of the Governor   2004 - 2006
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP  2002 - 2004

Skills
Civil Litigation, Election Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legislation, Politics, Public Policy, Administrative Law, Legislative Relations, Government, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Public Speaking, Courts, Nonprofits, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Grassroots

Education
Harvard Law School   1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Louisville   1994 — 1998
B.A., Political Science (Minor in History)

Experience
Childrens Dental Care, Inc, Pediatric Dentistry   June 2015 - August 2015
ANS Pediatrics PLLC   December 2004 - August 2015
Sunrise Leadership Foundation   March 2013 - June 2015
Sophisticated Gems   January 2013 - June 2015
QinetiQ North America  June 2011 - May 2012
Wheaton College  September 2010 - May 2011
Office of the Governor   June 2010 - August 2010
RLS Medical Regional Center   June 2009 - August 2009
Wheaton College (MA)   August 2008 - May 2009
Havensight Pharmacy   December 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Spectroscopy, Research, Community Outreach, Apple OS, Office Practicum, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Project Planning, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Data Analysis, Statistics, PowerPoint

Education
St. George's University   2012 — 2012
Medicine

Wheaton College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry

Charlotte Amalie High School   2004 — 2007
High School Diploma

Ross University School of Medicine   2015 — 2019
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine

Experience
PwC  September 2015 - Present
Christopher L. Grant, Attorney at Law   November 2014 - August 2015
King & Spalding  August 2014 - October 2014
CARE  August 2013 - November 2013
Anjarwalla & Khanna   June 2013 - August 2013
Regoli e Associati   May 2013 - June 2013
Commodity Futures Trading Commission  January 2013 - April 2013
Office of the Governor   May 2012 - August 2012
Office of the Governor   February 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research, Public Policy, Public Relations, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Trials, LexisNexis, Event Planning, Facebook, Lexis Advance, WestlawNext, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Blog Writing, Proofreading, Bluebook, Advertising

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law   2011 — 2012
Law

The University of Georgia   2006 — 2010
A.B.J., Advertising, Cum Laude

Experience
Next City  May 2015 - Present
NJIT  September 2004 - Present
New Jersey Institute of Technology, College of Architecture + Design   November 2012 - May 2015
Leadership New Jersey  January 2007 - March 2011
Regional Plan Association  February 2002 - January 2007
Office of the Governor   February 1998 - January 2002
Ruters Alumni Association   1997 - 1998
NJ Office of State Planning   1987 - 1998
CN Communications Inc   May 1984 - September 1984

Skills
Planning, Non-profits, Organizing, Project Planning, Economic Development, Land Use, Mentoring, Research, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Policy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Government, Land Use Planning, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Grant Writing, Zoning, Program Development, Board Development, Environmental Policy, Grants, Sustainability, Fundraising, Urban Planning, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Management, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Politics, Leadership Development, Higher Education, Philanthropy, Strategic Communications, Staff Development, Coalitions, Event Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Community Organizing, Public Relations, Organizational..., Student Affairs, Qualitative Research, Transportation Planning

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1982 — 1984
MCRP, City and Regional Planning

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1982 — 1983
Master Of Arts, Political Science (Public Policy)

Rutgers College, Rutgers University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science (Urban Planning

Experience
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development  May 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor   March 2014 - April 2015
Office of the Governor   January 2013 - March 2014
Office of the Governor   August 2011 - January 2013
Office of the Governor   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Legislative Relations, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Constituent Services, Political Science, Public Relations, Research, Public Affairs, Legislation, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Constituent Relations, Briefing, Constituent..., Strategic Communications, Policy, State Government

Education
Marist College   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Communication

The College of New Jersey   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, 3.85

Ocean County College   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts, 4.00

Toms River High School East   2003 — 2007

Experience
University of South Carolina  April 2015 - Present
Yoga Instructor  May 2014 - Present
University of South Carolina  October 2012 - April 2015
Ashley & Gibbons   July 2007 - October 2012
Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC   April 2011 - January 2012
Office of the Governor   May 2009 - July 2009
Clothing World   October 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Yoga, Time Management, Editing, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Networking, French, Facebook, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Typing, Youth Development, Research, Social Media, Creative Writing, Social Media Advertising, Twitter, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Teamwork, Writing, Teaching

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Master of Public Health (MPH), Currently enrolled

Presbyterian College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English and French, 3.4

Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II)   2011 — 2011
History

Spring Valley   2004 — 2008

Experience
Ivy Tech Community College  February 2013 - Present
Office of the First Lady   February 2008 - January 2013
Office of the Governor   May 2007 - February 2008

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2003 — 2007
B.A., Sociology, Political Science

Experience
Law Offices of Karen Williams Gooden   February 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor   October 2013 - January 2015
Maryland Department of Transportation  May 2007 - September 2013
G.S. Proctor and Associates, Inc.   September 2005 - May 2007
Prince George's County Government  June 2003 - September 2005
Department of Housing and Community Development- State of Maryland   January 1999 - May 2003
Department of Budget and Management- State of Maryland   June 1997 - January 1999

Education
Howard University School of Law   1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Howard University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center  August 2014 - Present
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilties   May 2014 - Present
Ohio Department of Education  August 2013 - May 2014
Office of the Governor   January 2013 - August 2013
Kansas State University, College of Human Ecology   December 2012 - May 2013
Wildcat Buddies   January 2011 - May 2013
ARC of Sedgwick County   May 2012 - August 2012
Boy Scouts of America  2010 - 2012
Military Extension Internship Program- Purdue University   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Fundraising, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach

Education
The Ohio State University   2013 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Kansas State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Science, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Experience
Humana  June 2015 - August 2015
Office of the Governor   February 2013 - July 2014
Illinois Department of Insurance  February 2012 - February 2013
Illinois Department of Insurance  February 2011 - February 2012
U.S. House of Representatives   July 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance..., Health Policy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Government, Grants, Political Science, Social Media, Legislative Research, Stata, Policy, Foreign Policy, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Research, International Relations, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Nonprofits, Policy Research, Grant Writing, Community Organizing, Education Policy, Public Relations, Politics, Public Affairs, Leadership, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing

Education
Harvard School of Public Health   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Health Policy and Management

Northwestern University   2005 — 2009
B.S., Social Policy

Experience
Amazon  March 2015 - Present
Forterra  February 2011 - Present
Gallatin Public Affairs  January 2011 - March 2015
Washington State Department of Natural Resources  December 2008 - January 2011
People for Chris Gregoire   2008 - 2008
Office of the Governor   2007 - 2008
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Gov't Affairs   2007 - 2007
No on I-933   2006 - 2006
JohnstonWells Public Relations  2005 - 2006
Cause Communications   2002 - 2005

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Crisis Communications, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Social Media, Research, Volunteer Management, Press Releases, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Strategy

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   1996 — 2001
B.S., University Studies (Political Science and Business Administration)

Western Washington University   1999 — 2000
Political Science

University of Oxford   1998 — 1998
Government, History

Experience
State of Washington  July 2014 - Present
Office of the Governor   November 2012 - Present
Recruiting Washington Teachers Board   November 2012 - Present
Z Girls Board   October 2012 - Present
Washington Middle School  September 2003 - Present

Skills
Community Outreach, Program Development, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Social Services, Case Managment, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership, Integrity, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Resume Writing, Grant Writing, Compassion, Mental Health Counseling, Career Counseling, Grants, Case Management, Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Community Development, Youth Mentoring, Staff Development, Psychology, Adolescents, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership Development

Education
NBCT   2007 — 2008
National Board Certified, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Seattle Pacific University   2000 — 2002
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

UCLA   1995 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology/Applied Developmental Psychology

Experience
Policy Analysis Center & Association of Community Services   2010 - 2013
Howard County Chamber   2009 - 2010
Hospice of Howard County/Gilchrist   2007 - 2009
State of Maryland  2005 - 2007
Office of the Governor   2004 - 2005
Office of the Governor   2003 - 2004
Howard County Sesquicentennial Celebration   2000 - 2002

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Relations, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Policy, Politics, Legislation, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Policy Analysis, Government, Grants, Nonprofits, Analysis, Program Development, Political Campaigns, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Local Government, Strategic Communications, Legislative Research

Education
McDaniel College
B.A.

Experience
Burr & Forman LLP  September 2013 - Present
Samford University Cumberland School of Law  August 2010 - May 2013
Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.   June 2011 - August 2011
Burr & Forman LLP  May 2011 - July 2011
Alabama Law Institute  January 2010 - November 2010
Hon. Bart Gordon   May 2008 - August 2008
Office of the Governor   May 2007 - August 2007
University of Alabama  August 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D.

University of Alabama   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, English & Political Science

Experience
U.S. District Court of Michigan   May 2014 - Present
Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Inc.   January 2013 - Present
Pandagon.net   July 2002 - Present
Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Inc.   November 2013 - May 2014
Jones Day  October 2012 - May 2014
U.S. District Court   September 2011 - September 2012
Jones Day  May 2010 - July 2010
Office of the Governor   November 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Community Development, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Litigation, Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Appeals, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legislation, Administrative Law, Politics, Commercial Litigation, Political Campaigns, Constitutional Law, International Law, Bankruptcy, Nonprofits

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

Swarthmore College   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Religion

Experience
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles  2014 - Present
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles  January 2011 - 2014
Ohio Office of the Inspector General   September 2007 - January 2011
Joint Legislative Ethics Committee   July 2001 - June 2007
Office of Criminal Justice Services   November 2000 - July 2001
Office of Criminal Justice Services   January 2000 - November 2000
Office of Criminal Justice Services   September 1997 - January 2000
Office of the Governor   September 1995 - September 1997
Bank One  May 1995 - September 1995
First National Bank  June 1991 - January 1995

Skills
Policy, Government, Project Management, Interviews, Customer Service, Fraud, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Personnel Management, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Politics, Public Administration, Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Administrative Work, Auditing, Budgets, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Law, Grants, Legislation, Private Investigations, Strategic Planning

Education
Kent State University   1991 — 1994
B.A., History and Political Science

University of Cincinnati   1990 — 1991
Political Science

Experience
Office of the Governor   January 2008 - Present
TRACS, Inc.   January 2007 - June 2007
CSN Stores  June 2006 - December 2006

Education
Northeastern University   2004 — 2008
BA, Journalism and Marketing

Experience
The Blue Lab   May 2013 - Present
New Jersey Democratic State Committee  January 2012 - May 2013
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance  August 2008 - September 2010
MWW Group  April 2006 - July 2008
DCCC  2005 - 2006
Office of the Governor   2003 - 2005
Rush Holt for Congress  2001 - 2003

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
History

Experience
American Medical Association  January 2010 - Present
Congressman John McHugh NY-23   May 2007 - October 2009
NY Senator Stephen Saland   January 2007 - May 2007
NYS Division of Budget  September 2005 - December 2006
NYS Public Service Commission  March 2004 - September 2005
Office of the Governor   May 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Data Analysis, Legislative Relations, Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Government, Legislation

Education
Siena College   1998 — 2002
Political Science

Experience
CSX  July 2015 - Present
CSX Transportation, Inc.   January 2014 - Present
Office of the Governor   November 2013 - January 2014
Office of the Governor   January 2013 - October 2013
Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control  April 2012 - January 2013
Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney   August 2006 - April 2012
Hunton & Williams LLP  2005 - 2006
United States Marine Corps  1997 - 2001

Skills
Trials, Public Policy, Appeals, Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Criminal Defense, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Government, Civil Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Mediation, Securities, Legislative Relations, Enforcement, Intellectual Property, Criminal Justice, Trial Practice, Securities Regulation, Legislation, Research, Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Private Equity, Public Administration, Political Communication, Internal Investigations, Capital Markets, White Collar Criminal..., Legislative Research, Public Safety, Corporate Finance, Homeland Security, Political Consulting, Emergency Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Police, Politics, Criminal Investigations, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Private Investigations, Westlaw, National Security

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2004 — 2005
MSc, Public Policy

Penn State University   1993 — 1997
B.A., International Politics, Minors in History and Military Studies

University of Virginia School of Law

Experience
ORACLE TEAM USA  September 2011 - November 2013
Northern Kentucky University  May 2008 - June 2010
Redwood  July 2006 - May 2008
Office of the Governor   May 2004 - May 2006
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce  August 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Fundraising, Event Management, Event Planning

Education
Northern Kentucky University   2007 — 2009
MPA, Public Administration

University of Kentucky   1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science, Integrated Strategic Communications

Experience
The Mind Trust  July 2006 - Present
Office of the Mayor, Indianapolis   May 2001 - August 2006
Office of the Mayor, Indianapolis   January 2000 - May 2001
Baker & Daniels, LLP   September 1997 - December 1999
Office of the Governor   July 1992 - June 1993

Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Economic Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy

Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Experience
Home Builders Association of Michigan   2006 - Present
Broadband Authority   2002 - 2006
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  1999 - 2002
Michigan Strategic Fund   1997 - 1999
Office of the Governor   1994 - 1997
Office of Congressman Paul Henry   1987 - 1993

Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Advocacy, Media Relations, Association Management, Home Builders, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Government, Program Management, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Training, Marketing

Education
Hope College   1984 — 1987
BA, Business, Political Science

Experience
New Jersey Senate  January 2002 - Present
Kean for Senate 2006 Campaign   2006 - 2006
Office of the Governor   January 2001 - January 2002
Office of the Senate President  March 1992 - January 2001
Coleman & Pellett Public Relations   1989 - 1992

Skills
Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Media Relations, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Politics, Policy Analysis, Policy, Volunteer Management, Political Consulting, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Legislation, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, State Government, Government, Constituent Services, Strategic Communications, Coalitions, Constituent Relations, Political Science, Economic Development, Legislative Affairs, Intergovernmental..., GOTV, Community Development, Community Outreach, Governmental Affairs, Government..., Grants

Education
Muhlenberg College   1981 — 1985
B.A., Business/Human Resources Administration

Westfield High School   1978 — 1981

Experience
Cypress Dental Studio   May 2011 - Present
Office of the Governor   January 2009 - May 2012
Bev Perdue for Governor   May 2008 - December 2008
Duke University  August 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Higher Education

Education
North Carolina State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication & Spanish

North Carolina State University
Master of Education (MEd), Higher Education

Experience
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas  April 2014 - Present
Teacher Retirement System of Texas  November 2008 - April 2014
Office of the Governor   August 2002 - November 2008

Skills
Government, Legislative Relations, Research, Program Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Banquete High School   1960 — 1970

Texas A&M University-Kingsville   1966 — 1967

Experience
Office of the Governor   December 2013 - Present
NC Administrative Office of the Courts  January 2011 - Present
26th Judicial District, Mecklenburg County, NC   January 2014 - December 2014
North Carolina Heroes' Fund   June 2013 - June 2014
Union County District Attorney   January 2009 - December 2010
U.S. Navy Reserve   May 2008 - October 2010
Weaver Bennett & Bland, P.A.   May 2008 - December 2008
Navy JAG  January 2002 - April 2008
Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX)   September 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Litigation, Military Justice, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Defense, Criminal Defense, Courts, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Trial Practice, Trials, Government, Alternative Dispute..., Enforcement, Public Policy, Legislation, Criminal Justice, Hearings, Dispute Resolution, Constitutional Law, International Law, Legal Issues

Education
Regent University School of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1993 — 1997
B.A., History

Charlotte Christian School

Experience
Texas Public Finance   June 2014 - Present
Texas Public Finance Authority   June 2014 - Present
Office of the Governor, State of Texas  August 2011 - Present
Office of the Governor   October 2010 - August 2011
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services  August 2009 - August 2011
Texas Education Agency  2006 - 2009

Skills
Government, Policy, Public Policy, Program Management, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Budgets, Leadership, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking

Education
St. Edward's University
MBA

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy -- Rice University  October 2014 - Present
Natural Resources Solutions   August 2013 - August 2014
McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P.   July 2008 - August 2013
Office of the Governor   March 2007 - August 2007
Texas Legislative Council  2004 - 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Legislation, Legislative, Politics, Writing Skills, Bilingual, Public Speaking, Endangered Species Act, Water Law, Legislative Relations, Environmental Law, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Research, Government, Policy, Administrative Law, Legal Writing, Writing, Environmental Policy

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D. with honors, Law

King's College London, U. of London   2013 — 2014
M.Sc., Water Science and Governance, with Distinction

University of Arkansas   1996 — 2000
B.A., summa cum laude (May 2000); B.A. (Aug 2000), International Relations/Political Science; Spanish and European Studies

Universitat de València   1999 — 1999
Semester Abroad

Middlebury College Spanish Language School   1997 — 1997
Level II

Fayetteville High School   1993 — 1996
High School Diploma

Experience
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield  January 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor   January 2007 - January 2015
Arkansas Attorney General  September 1994 - December 2006
Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges   June 1989 - June 1994

Skills
Government, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Policy, Courts, Criminal Law, Non-profits, Local Government, Politics, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Mediation, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Research, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Litigation, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Policy, Legislative Research, State Politics, Civil Litigation

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1986 — 1989
J.D.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1982 — 1986
B.A., Mass Communications (Journalism), Law Studies

Experience
Office of the Governor   January 2006 - Present
Marfran Enterprises   January 1987 - December 2007

Skills
Government, Public Policy, Government Relations, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Program Management, Policy, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Research, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Event Management, Nonprofits

Education
Holy Angel University   1969 — 1973
BS Political Science

Experience
State of Rhode Island  September 2008 - Present
Office of the President of the Senate   September 2003 - September 2008
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation  August 2000 - August 2003
Law Offices of R. David Cruise   December 1998 - August 2000
United States Department of Commerce  July 1993 - November 1998
Office of the Governor   March 1991 - August 1993

Education
Suffolk University Law School   1987 — 1991
JD, Law

Providence College   1975 — 1979
BA, Politcal Science

Experience
Pima County Attorney's Office, State of Arizona   May 2015 - Present
Lechis Limited   August 2011 - Present
Target  March 2013 - Present
Becky Sue Thompson, LLC   May 2014 - July 2014
Ecollect Technologies Limited   September 2011 - November 2012
Office of the Governor   May 2011 - November 2012
Arabella Homes   January 2010 - April 2011
Siterion Logistics   September 2008 - January 2010
Nobley Concrete Nigeria Limited   February 2006 - August 2008
Medsoft Nigeria Limited   June 2001 - September 2004

Skills
Human Resources, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Public Relations, Government, Corporate Law, Policy, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Strategic Planning, Management, Mediation, Business Strategy, Change Management, Private Equity, Events/Exhibition..., Strategic..., Administrative..., Management Consulting, Administrative..., Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Management

Education
University of Arizona   2014 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), James E Rogers College of Law

Penn State University   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Dickinson School of Law

University of Calabar   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Law

Experience
Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Governor, CNMI   October 2010 - Present
Office of the Governor   April 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Employee Management, Employment Contracts, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, FMLA, Employee Handbooks, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, HRIS, HR Policies, Grievances, New Hire Orientations, Labor Relations

Education
Hawaii Pacific University   1973 — 1978
BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
University of Pennsylvania  September 2011 - Present
Office of the Lieutenant Governor  January 2008 - January 2010
Office of the Governor   September 2007 - January 2008
Baton Rouge Country Club  February 2006 - August 2007
U.S. Army   January 2000 - January 2005

Skills
Intelligence, Social Media, Military, Press Releases, Intelligence Analysis, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Editing, Human Resources, Government, Community Outreach, Analysis

Education
Louisiana State University   1997 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts; B.A, International Studies, Middle East Studies, Political Science

Institute of Culinary Education   2005 — 2005

Defense Language Institute   2000 — 2001
Arabic

Experience
Health Management Associates  August 2015 - Present
CHCS  January 2013 - July 2015
Center for Health Care Strategies  May 2011 - December 2012
Barth Consulting and BD Group   August 2010 - May 2011
State of New Mexico  March 2007 - July 2010
Massachusetts Office of Medicaid   2004 - April 2007
Office of the Governor   2003 - 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Politics, Qualitative Research, Grants, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Program Management, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications

Education
Suffolk University Law School
JD

University of Pennsylvania
BA

Experience
Currently Seeking Attorney/Policy Advisor Positions   July 2015 - Present
City of Jacksonville, Florida  June 2006 - June 2007
Office of the Governor   August 2001 - June 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Constituent Relations, Health Law, Project Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research & Writing

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
DEANE SMITH   June 2015 - Present
Office of the Governor   September 2013 - June 2015
Ackermann PR  January 2013 - May 2013
AkinsCrisp Public Strategies  September 2012 - January 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   July 2012 - November 2012
Camp Skyline Ranch  May 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Publicity, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Facebook, Ap Style, Editing, Event Management, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, AP Style, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Blogging

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Minor in Business and English

Keele University   2012 — 2012
Public Relations

Experience
Holiness Within   Administrative CoordinatorJOY Prison Ministry2011 - Present
DKH Interests   2004 - 2008
Medical Management & Systems Corp   1996 - 2003
Healing Hands Home Health   1993 - 1996
Lewis Computer Services  1991 - 1993
Office of the Governor   1990 - 1991
7206th Air Base Group Logistics Plans Division   1987 - 1989

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

Education
Louisiana State University   1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

University of Maryland European Division   1986 — 1988
Political Science and Government

Southern University Labortory School

Experience
State of New Jersey, Office of the State Comptroller  September 2014 - Present
State of New Jersey, Office of the State Comptroller  January 2008 - August 2014
Office of the Governor   January 2006 - January 2008
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP   March 2004 - January 2006
Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Law   September 2000 - February 2004
The Honorable Philip S. Carchman, Judge of the Appellate Division   September 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Government, Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy

Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Tufts University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science