• Led a comprehensive public involvement program including community outreach, stakeholder engagement, website and branding, strategic messaging, public meetings/workshops, workforce development, and other elements• Created and launched FDOT's first workforce development initiative in the Tampa Bay Area, working closely with heavy civil construction firms, community non-profits, and educational partners. The State of Florida is currently using this workforce development initiative as a model for statewide expansion.• Worked closely with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven leadership to ensure that public and stakeholder input was integrated into the transportation decision-making process• Provided strategic advice and support, and created opportunities for FDOT to enhance working relationships with key stakeholders, local agencies, and the general public• Launched FDOT's Tampa Bay Next program and provided strategic communications guidance to help FDOT transition from the TBX reset to a robust Tampa Bay Next engagement process• Collaborated internally and externally to promote a multidisciplinary approach to transportation planning, including factors like urban design, placemaking, economic and community development, and context sensitive design

• Successfully advocated for the retention of $3.3 billion in transportation infrastructure funding for the Tampa Bay region• Managed a regional coalition of 27 business and civic organizations including chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and business alliances, among others• Conducted a full-scale advocacy campaign including strategic planning, opposition research, political analysis, targeted messaging, data research, social media, and turnout at public meetings• Established relationships with key business and community leaders to ensure thorough knowledge of the TBX project and implications for Tampa Bay's future with or without the infrastructure investment• Worked directly with Florida Department of Transportation to gain timely project information, communicate the business community's concerns, clarify misconceptions, and work through details of an overall transportation vision for the region

• Managed public relations and Young Professional (YP) program for 230-member economic development organization and political action committee• Spearheaded a rebranding campaign for the organization, including new logo, website, and its first social media presence• Strengthened the YP program through engaging monthly events, timely issue forums, and relevant community projects, including increasing participation in Alabama's only Rock the Vote event in 2012 and 2014• Coordinated Political Training Institute each year and helped BizPac (political action committee) campaign for endorsed candidates in local races• Conducted issue advocacy efforts related to public education, transportation infrastructure, home rule (local control bills), taxes/funding structure, regional land use planning, among others• Publicly represented the organization and maintained relationships with local and state elected officials, community and business organizations, and regional economic development organizations

• Clients included government contractors, small businesses, and non-profits • Developed websites on Wordpress platform, conducted social media and communication product audits, and offered market analysis and strategy • Consulted with political candidates, focusing primarily on targeted messaging, solving gaps in campaign structure, and communicating clearly and effectively with key stakeholders, campaign donors, and high-probability voters • Partnered with other communications, marketing, graphic design, and web consultants to offer combined services to small businesses and organizations throughout Huntsville

• Developed and implemented communications and public outreach strategies for NASA programs and projects• Authored strategic communications plans, key messages, and talking points for government customers and integrated them across internal and external organizations• Researched key stakeholder groups and identified the most effective means of reaching targeted audiences and implemented evaluation methods for products and activities • Created, edited, and revised communications products, including fact sheets, lithographs, web content, videos, and other electronic and social media• Organized participation in major national conferences, coordinating with NASA Headquarters, NASA field centers, and NASA partners and planned outreach events and speaking engagements at the local and national level• Coordinated legislative and media visits with programs and projects, including participation in NASA Day on the Hill

• Developed communications and economic development messaging for targeted audiences• Wrote and edited content for Initiatives magazine and other chamber print and web publications• Researched and evaluated resources for community marketing and image enhancement initiatives• Provided integral support to economic development projects, marketing activities, and legislative visits• Worked with four divisions to integrate workforce and economic development goals into overall communications strategy• Updated and maintained chamber’s marketing database, marketing calendar, marketing budget, and Cummings Research Park Directory• Planned for chamber participation in major international events such as the Paris Air Show and Farnborough Air Show