Wrote floor speeches, keynotes, public remarks, talking points, op-eds and other statements for senior Senator from New Jersey, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and highest-ranking Latino in Congress. Wrote speech on gun violence excerpted in the latest edition of "The Political Speechwriter's Companion," the highly regarded industry textbook.Speeches won coverage in the Washington Post, the Associated Press, NJ.com, NowThis, CNN 360 with Anderson Cooper, WHYY, ABC-7, and other local and national news outlets. Worked across communications, legislative, and outreach teams to tailor speeches for a diverse range of audiences, including think tanks, national advocacy groups, New Jersey constituencies, trade associations, Senate committees, and the news media.

Served political appointment in the Obama Administration as Deputy speechwriter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews. Developed internal and external communications messages in close consultation with policy experts, trade specialists, economists, and agency leaders across the Commerce Department's 12 bureaus, each with unique constituencies in the U.S. business community. Distilled complex economic policy into accessible, compelling speeches, articulating Administration policy on issues like cybersecurity, trade, manufacturing, patents and innovation.Wrote high-stakes speeches for high-stakes domestic and international audiences, from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to President Obama's National Commission on Cybersecurity to influential think tanks, trade associations and other groups. Shepherded speechwriting process from start to finish -- gathering policy material from experts, consulting principals, soliciting edits from stakeholders, clearing remarks with counsel, and delivering finalized product under tight deadlines.

I spent a formative six years working for Congressman Ted Deutch, a Democratic member of the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. During this time I wore many hats: speechwriter, spokesperson, social media manager, press secretary and policy advisor. Accomplishments include writing and placing op-eds in top media outlets such as the New York Times, Miami Herald, and Politico; playing a strategic role establishing the Congressman as a leader on campaign finance reform; and writing floor speeches that landed soundbites in top media outlets, from the Associated Press to the Daily Show's "Moment of Zen."

Debate preparation, speechwriting, email and fundraising messaging, general operations

Managed press operations for media friendly House Democrat & top surrogate for Obama campaign. Organized press conferences, booked interviews with top television outlets, wrote and placed op-eds, developed talking points and messaging material during tumultuous health care debate of 2009.

Coordinated messaging events with regional press staff, ptiched and staffed events, and drafted briefings for national surrogates including Governor Bill Richardson and Majority Whip James Clyburn.

Elected student body president at most politically active college in America. Successfully lobbied administration for 24 hour library service, condom machines in the residence halls, and more efficient shuttle service. Worked with Board of Trustees for university's presidential search.

Assisted partners at Democratic field strategies firm with organizing canvasses, developing advertisement materials for firm's services, conducting political research, and more.

As a campus representative for Apple for Education, I used viral marketing techniques to boost Apple brand awareness at American University and represented Apple at campus events. I also led workshops for faculty, students, and staff on Apple software.

Researched legislation on women's issues such as health care, early childhood education, and domestic violence. Represented organization on Capitol Hill and at coalition meetings.

Created database of New Jersey defense spending requests for legislative aid to Senator Lautenberg for the appropriations process. Provided general support to office by answering phones, sorting mail, writing letters, and giving constituent tours.