Diverse professional background as a practicing attorney, communications strategist, writer, information technology systems administrator and web developer. Special strengths include the synthesis of complex facts, arguments, and legal analysis into effective public advocacy via print and electronic channels. Parallel development of software integration and web development skills has produced a unique ability to incorporate cutting-edge technology into a communications plan. Extensive experience managing media firestorms involving a high profile public figure (former Florida Secretary of State and U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris) and an intensely controversial national issue (dealt extensively with border security and immigration reform as Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02)). Also served as Senior Communications Advisor for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06), having managed the communications strategy for Congressman Barr's successful 2012 campaign to oust a five-term incumbent; a victory which the Lexington Herald-Leader termed "an epic upset." Also continuing in role as President of Host Strategic Resources, LLC, a Northern Virginia-based provider of communications consulting, IT consulting, and web development services.
Listed skills include Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, System Administration, Linux, and 17 others.