Public affairs counselor to federal agencies, trade associations, NGO's, companies and coalitions. Thoughtful, disciplined and well-planned communications strategies can accelerate issue advocacy, reputation management, government relations and stakeholder engagement.

Developed brand marketing, Beltway communications and reputation-management campaigns. Oversaw strategic planning, message development, strategic outreach, coalition management, media and government relations.

Chief public affairs officer for the trade association representing the American beer industry. Achievements include a comprehensive re-brand with new corporate identity, and launch of a multi-year, multi-channel Beltway campaign aimed at increasing the positive reputation of brewers and beer importers. Developed industry positions and managed issues related to responsible drinking, taxes, dietary guidelines and the entry of recreational marijuana into the market. Oversaw all public opinion research, message development, earned media, paid and social media, Congressional briefings and policy communications, and industry and legislative affairs. Managed outside agency relationships, budget, and staff. Served as communications counsel on industry coalitions and to membership executives.

As first-ever director for then start-up trade association, built Growth Energy's Public Affairs and Communications Department from the ground up -- budget, opinion research, message development, branding, advocacy communications, media relations, member communications and paid media. Accomplishments include launching the ethanol industry's first-ever national TV ad campaign, creating the American Ethanol brand partnership with NASCAR (with earned-, paid- and social-media), while supporting Beltway regulatory and legislative affairs.

Served as top media strategist for Chairman of Senate Budget Committee and senior Finance Committee member, responsible for shaping and managing his public image in both his home state media market and in Washington, DC.• Chief writer and editor of written work of a staff of 40 (speeches, op-eds, press releases, direct mail, talking points, digital media and briefing memos).• Served as chief liaison with 2006 re-election campaign media consultant, GMMB. Responsible for script guidance and final approval of media.• Organized a caucus of “red-state” Democratic Senate communications directors to share strategy and planning goals.• Outreach to groups such as Third Way, NDN, the Democratic Leadership Council, National Farmers Union and the American Farm Bureau Federation.• Edited video, still photos, and audio actualities. Advanced public events and oversaw planning of public schedules for maximum media exposure.

Enterprise, feature and spot news reporter. Broadcast writer and editor. Self-directed news writer of national and international stories in finance, manufacturing, agriculture, politics and business.

Award-winning spot and enterprise news writer. Mentor to new hires. Newsroom utility man, from rewrite to on-the-scene coverage. Covered politics, crime, culture and commerce in New York's Hudson Valley.

Supported faculty in the graduate school's Department of Public Administration. Staffed and supported research efforts through the Michaelian Institute of Sub/Urban Governance. Assisted in management studies for local governments.