- Evaluating market outlook, competitive intelligence, and construction industry data.- Developing new product, partnership, and M&A strategies.- Vetting organic and inorganic growth opportunities.- Incubating new products and emerging business units.- Exercising executive oversight of the company's legal function.

- Formalized the company's new business opportunity evaluation process to maximize efficiency and better leverage internal stakeholders.- Incubated and helped launch new products, service offerings, and integrated valued-added services.- Evaluated executive-level expertise gaps and assisted with the recruitment of additional leadership team members.- Oversaw the transition from full reliance on one external law firm to the company's first in-house counsel paired with a specialized bench of outside counsel.

- Developed corporate strategy aimed at offering value-added services and began to source, evaluate, and launch new offerings.- Managed the company’s process to evaluate inbound and outbound strategic partnership opportunities.- Worked with the founders and directors to identify and address barriers to organizational growth.- Acted as the primary liaison between the company and external legal counsel.

- Managed all company operations including its venture capital, portfolio management, and community partnership activities.- Advised founders of portfolio companies on corporate strategy, organizational development, growth tactics, as well as seed-stage venture capital fundraising.- Conducted annual fundraising campaigns to secure sufficient funds to pay for all company line items totaling $550,000+ in sponsorships over a three-year period.- Raised three separate venture funds totaling $700,000+ to provide investment capital for the 22 portfolio companies that were selected over a three-year period.- Sourced, vetted, and selected startups as part of the accelerator's annual application process.- Identified and secured local, regional, and national subject-matter experts to mentor portfolio companies during the 90-day accelerator programs.- Formed strategic partnerships with service providers and higher education institutions to provide value-added services to portfolio companies including discounted legal services and a full-time intern.- Created a corporate innovation consulting initiative to generate an additional revenue stream and broaden Straight Shot's impact within the Omaha business community. Secured unique partnerships with Election Systems & Software, the Omaha Public Power District, and DLR Group which established a blueprint for working relationships between Omaha's startup and corporate communities.- Facilitated the merger of Straight Shot, the Omaha Startup Collaborative, and the Greater Omaha Chamber's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Division as a way to expand, improve, and streamline startup acceleration in the region.

- Performed division-wide strategic planning.- Planned, executed, and evaluated initiatives focused on product utilization and client retention.- Conducted functional research and development based on client data and feedback.- Crafted and evaluated onboarding, support, and product utilization workflow to ensure efficiency and scalability.- Oversaw the administration of a comprehensive support center that included a universal inbox, external support center, and knowledge base articles.- Supervised and hosted best practice webinars.- Executed and updated formal client renewal process.

- Streamlined and improved procedures used by the Account Management division.- Participated in strategic planning meetings relating to process efficiency, platform improvements, and contract renewals.- Wrote product update documentation to inform clients about upgrades to the MindMixer platform.- Led phone and video conference calls for new client onboarding and ongoing support.- Worked with client project leaders to obtain necessary data and design specifications to build customized community engagement platforms.- Provided marketing advice aimed at increasing project awareness.- Worked with clients to create unique community outreach tactics for MindMixer projects.

- Managed client accounts with an emphasis on customer service and client satisfaction.- Served as the primary interface between MindMixer and its clients.- Responded and fulfilled client requests.- Worked closely with cross-functional team members to ensure continuous process improvement.- Built custom project sites.

- Conducted fundamental and technical analysis on equity and debt securities.- Evaluated the value and stability of publicly-traded companies.- Monitored macroeconomic trends and key indicators.- Assessed potential economic repercussions of pending state and federal legislation.- Placed equity, mutual fund, and debt-instrument trades.- Developed new client management and communication strategies.

- Crafted and delivered positive narratives and strategic communication on behalf of the Mayor and the City of Omaha.- Managed messaging relating to strategic initiatives for all city departments.- Administered and drafted mayoral responses to public requests for proclamations and letters of condolence, support, and welcome.- Primarily responsible for drafting remarks for the mayor's public appearances.- Wrote speeches, press releases, and media advisories.- Organized press conferences and other media events.

- Proposed an amendment to the Nebraska homestead exemption statutes to State Senator Danielle Conrad.- Worked with Senator Conrad’s office to draft Legislative Bill 907 (“LB 907”) during the Second Session of the 101st Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.- Met with state senators, lobbyists, and community advocacy groups to garner support for LB 907.- Testified on behalf of LB 907 in front of the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Unicameral.*LB 907 was signed into law on April 12, 2010.*

- Conducted initial client interviews.- Prepared and executed litigation plans.- Drafted motions, interrogatories, requests for production, and other documents for filing.- Conducted the deposition of the opposing party in an automobile negligence lawsuit.- Acted as trial co-counsel for the plaintiff in the jury trial of Gregory Brown v. Sarah Urbom, CI 08-5225, in the Nebraska District Court of Lancaster County.*Obtained a $3,855.15 judgment in favor of the plaintiff.*

- Researched legal issues relevant to ongoing cases.- Drafted memos and briefs to be used in developing and carrying out litigation plans.- Drafted motions, interrogatories, requests for production, and other documents used in the discovery process.- Argued in opposition to a Motion to Compel in the Douglas County District Court.

- Attended committee meetings held by the Banking, Commerce, & Insurance Committee of the Nebraska Unicameral.- Wrote summaries of proposed bills to be used to consult clients on the potential effects of current legislation.

- Researched legal issues relevant to current criminal appeals.- Wrote legal briefs and motions of summary affirmance in response to criminal appeals.

- Compiled daily news articles relevant to Senator Nelson’s legislative work.- Transcribed Senator Nelson’s weekly phone conferences with members of the Nebraska press.- Responded to constituents’ letters after researching policy issues as well as Senator Nelson’s position.- Assisted Senator Nelson with national television press appearances.- Composed a congratulatory letter on Senator Nelson’s behalf which was placed in the United States congressional record.- Led tours of the United States Capitol.