Former Congressional District Director skilled in community outreach and government relations and engagement for major infrastructure projects. Measures current conditions, determines strategic objectives, creates a positive image in community, effectively collaborates with government officials at all levels. Actively leverages media contacts to further client goals. SKILLSPublic Affairs, PR, Social Media, Outreach, Reputation Management, Crisis Communication, Public Participation Plans, Communication Plans, Outreach, Strategic Planning, & Media RelationsSIGNIFICANT PROJECTS• Strategic Advisor-Rail Delivery Partner, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, California High-Speed Rail Authority• #Iwillride statewide coordinator• Deputy Project Manager-Regional Consulting Team, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Sacramento• Public Involvement/ Community Relations, Tutor Perini Zachary Parsons Joint Venture, Fresno, CA • Consultant-Central Valley Outreach Team, California High Speed Rail Authority• Regional Liaison/Consultant, Bay Delta Conservation Program, California Department of Water ResourcesCONGRESSIONAL STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Managed district office operations with staff of ten. Managed office budget. Oversaw press and communications. Federal appropriations adviser. Advised on policy issues including economic development, natural resources, homeland security, international trade, energy, infrastructure, air quality, healthcare, education, and transportation • Selected to participate in Congressional Staff Delegation to Taiwan (2008). Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange authorized by the U.S. Department of State to facilitate intergovernmental exchanges between nations. • Presentation at Central American Governments and Western Ag Growers Labor Conference— multi-national symposium with government representatives from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua regarding labor flows between Central America and the United States.