• Strategic and creative thinker who is an expert in project management and in devising/implementing strategic plans to capture public support on critical issues• Proficient in conducting extensive research and writing media content that resonates with the public• Able to produce compelling and consistent marketing & communications messages• Superb communication, interpersonal, leadership, research, data analysis and problem-solving skills; excel in challenging fast-paced environments

• Led project management efforts in public affairs, strategic planning, fundraising, and events• Developed communications plans and implemented a broad range of public relations activities• Top clients included: AT&T, Southwest Gas, Valley Youth Theatre, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Leadership, codePHX, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Arizona Business Coalition

• Developed and executed strategies that created and upheld a positive public image for clients• Advocated on behalf of clients interests to various members of the media, government, and public• Developed and implemented integrated strategic communications plans to advance client's brand identity and issues • Clients included: Northern Arizona University, Phoenix Children's Hospital, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, Arizona Business Coalition, Maricopa County Community College District, St. Luke's and SRP-MIC

• Liaison between government, corporate and industry constituents and the Washington D.C. staff• Advised Arizona constituents and interest groups on the Senator’s position on various issues• Acted as a surrogate on behalf of the Senator at various speaking engagements • Advanced and staffed various events around the state with the Senator

• Created and managed all events for national surrogates in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah• Scheduled local and national surrogates for existing events in the region • Assisted with all events involving the Senator and Governor in the region

• Scheduled all events, meetings and local media for the Senator • Coordinated all in-state travel for the Senator and senior staff• Coordinated A & E movie premier of Faith of My Fathers (May 25, 2005) • Coordinated Post Presidential Debate Party (October 13, 2004)