Lead speechwriter for the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. Responsible for writing all speeches as well as most quotes for press releases, op-eds, congressional testimony and other written communication for leadership at DEA. Assist with other priority public affairs functions in support of the Administrator and the organization.

Detailed to the Department of State where I wrote remarks for Assistant Secretary of State William R. Brownfield and other INL senior staff, including supporting other aspects of the work done by the policy, planning and coordination team for the bureau.

Principal speechwriter for the Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez.

Responsible for all aspects of the organization's communications including media and public relations, and most written and electronic communications, including press releases, editing work of senior executives, newsletters, and video and media content management.

Professional writer for the most widely read business publication in Ohio. Regular columnist and freelance contributor, writing Global Views, the only regular international business column in any Ohio newspaper or journal. Authored more than 100 columns on international business trends, skills and marketing techniques.

Boler School of Business AdministrationPlanned and taught MBA and undergraduate courses in international communications, marketing and management. Taught effective cross cultural communications, business communications, negotiation techniques and leadership in cross-cultural business environments.

Until the Cleveland Regional Office of McDonald's closed, responsible for supervising all internal communication as well as public relations initatives in support of the marketing team. Managed the meeting planning function for the organization, crisis communictions development and speechwriting. Played a major role in the development of strategic planing for the orgnaization and my team provided support for training and development functions for the organization.

Managed the operations of the largest international trade association in Ohio.· Expanded association’s client base 200%.· Increased association’s programming significantly and made the organization profitable.· Interviewed and hired employees, managed events including trade shows, provided oversight for vendor relationships, secured contracts favorable to the association and had bottom line profit/loss accountability.· Created web presence and authored publications for the… Show more Managed the operations of the largest international trade association in Ohio.· Expanded association’s client base 200%.· Increased association’s programming significantly and made the organization profitable.· Interviewed and hired employees, managed events including trade shows, provided oversight for vendor relationships, secured contracts favorable to the association and had bottom line profit/loss accountability.· Created web presence and authored publications for the association, including business plans, newsletters, publicity and promotional material.· Maintained and expanded public relations efforts and government contacts for association, including crafting press releases, proposals and the coordination of media and speakers for conventions and events.· Managed department associates, including full and part time employees, over 40 volunteers and 20 service providers. Show less