Senior Leader, Government and Community Affairs | Project Management | Public Relations & MarketingGlobal-5 is a nationally recognized, award-winning public relations and marketing firm specializing in industries such as transportation, construction, automotive, government, education, and nonprofits.• Lead Government and Community Affairs efforts, collaborating with local, state, and federal government agencies.• Oversee Quality Control for all projects to ensure exceptional standards and delivery.• Provide senior-level client leadership and support for high-profile projects with organizations including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Responsibilities span communications, marketing, media relations, and public and community affairs.• Lead project management for major initiatives, including FDOT District 5, I-4 Beyond the Ultimate, I-4 Express, Moving Florida Forward, and the Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC).• Serve as Lead Project Manager for local government clients such as Orange County, Seminole County, and Osceola County.• Direct statewide marketing campaigns for the Florida Public Transportation Association, promoting bus, rail, and private transportation modalities across the state.• Manage projects for education and learning enrollment, including with the Early Learning Coalitions of Osceola and Seminole counties.• Regularly engage with regional transportation and government boards, including MetroPlan Orlando, Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, Central Florida Expressway Authority, LYNX, and Lake-Sumter MPO, as well as municipal and county government commissions and councils.• Lead client support for both quantitative and qualitative research, in addition to strategic planning services.

Emerson MCG, Inc. is a consulting firm providing strategic guidance in management, marketing, corporate partnerships, external relations, and economic development across project-based, part-time, and full-time engagements.• Over 10 years of experience in legislative, political, and government affairs at local, state, and federal levels, focusing on policy creation and appropriations.• 15 years of expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, and philanthropy, with a specialization in donor motivations based on doctoral-level quantitative research.• Approved consultant with Business Talent Group (Heidrick & Struggles) and RVR Consulting.Notable Projects and Roles:• 2022–Present: Marketing and Public Relations Consultant for an eco-tourism client.• 2021–2022: Regional Director of Sales Training for a hospitality and entertainment client.• 2020–Present: Advisor to small law and accounting firms, focusing on business development and marketing strategies.• Political TV Analyst for WFTV 9-ABC and Spectrum News 13.• Developed the Strategic Plan for Florida Polytechnic University, Florida’s 12th state university, approved by the State University System’s Board of Governors.• Adjunct Professor in marketing, management, business, and communications at several universities, including the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Barry University, Boston University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Colorado State University, and University of California-Irvine.• Senior Consultant for Brentwood Partners (Aug 2019–Apr 2020), providing guidance on revenue generation, partnerships, and brand enhancement.• Corporate Partnership Consultant for Special Olympics Florida (Jul 2018–Jul 2019), leading statewide corporate and community partnerships for 55,000 athletes across all 67 Florida counties.• Advised the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.• Directly contributed to securing over $400,000 in new development revenue for Special Olympics Florida.

• Served as Senior Associate Consultant for Brentwood Partners since AUG 2019.• Advised Brentwood Partners' clients and principals in sports and entertainment endeavors focused on revenue generation, partnerships, brand enhancement, fan engagement, creative content production, digital eSports development, and coaching and C-suite search solutions. www.Brentwood.Partners

• Served as Corporate Partnership Consultant for Special Olympics Florida from JUL 2018-JUL 2019 leading state-wide community and corporate partnerships for 55,000 athletes throughout all 67 FL counties and advising 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando. www.SOFL.org• Directly involved in securing over SOFL $400,000 in new development revenue throughout consulting contract.• SOFL Corporate Partner, Community and Government Relations for our athlete competitions, athlete health programs, and unified teams in addition to our primer branded fundraising events Polar Plunge, Plane Pull, Law Enforcement Torch Run, and the Champions Gala in additional to our annual State Summer Games and Fall Classic Games held at ESPN Wide World of Sports.• Created the partnership with CVS Minute Clinic to provide athlete physicals for Special Olympics FL athletes in all 67 Florida counties.• Created the partnership with UBER to provide a pilot program for Special Olympics FL athlete transportation to their local athletic events, practices, and competitions.• Secured Eight (8) of Florida's ten (10) media markets for a Special Olympics FL partnership with Community Auctions generating new six-figure development revenue.

Created academic coursework for Rollins College, Colorado State University, and University of California-Irvine as well as served as an Adjunct Professor since 2001 teaching undergraduate and graduate students both online and in-class courses in marketing, management, business, and communication for: University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Valencia College, Barry University, Boston University, Florida Institute of Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Colorado State University, Columbia College, Belhaven University, and University of California-Irvine.

• Elected to serve the district containing Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, Sea World, International Drive, and the Orange County Convention Center as well as the Dr. Phillips. Windermere, Horizon West, and Winter Garden communities.• Financial management and oversight for a nearly $90-billion state budget including: a record $24-billion dollars for K-12 Education; $400-million into School Security, School Hardening, and Mental Health Care Services; and offering $170-million in tax cuts for Florida families and small businesses.• Passed three of six bills off the House floor including HB 487 (allowing child sex-trafficking survivors to receive specialized care at hospitals and residential treatment centers), HB 851 (allowing theme parks, restaurants, hotels and attractions to donate lost and found items directly to nonprofits) and HB 981 (regional planning and funding of transportation projects).• Brought home nearly $3-million of appropriations including: HB 2515 (HealthCentral Hospital), HB 3049 (Lake Sumter State College), and HB 3183 (Town of Oakland).• Raised nearly $400,000 in total fundraising campaign dollars.

• Elected official serving the third largest city in Orange County with almost 40,000 residents in all municipal government operations with financial management oversight for a $31-million budget.• Highest property value growth in all Orange County in 2014 and 2015. • Collectively and strategically brought Florida Hospital Winter Garden, Plant Street Market, and a parking garage to the city as economic development catalysts. • Defeated the two-term incumbent and another challenger with 71% of the vote in 2012 and won unopposed in 2015.• Set a fundraising record in Winter Garden by raising $15,000 for a commission campaign. Orange County Commission District 1 Candidate (September 2015-November 2016)• Raised almost $120,000 in financial contributions from individual donors and corporations.• Finished second in both the Primary Election and in the run-off General Election with 47%

• Florida Laboratories (NDX) Laboratory President from June 2015-Oct 2016 and was previously the Director of Customer Experience April 2014-May 2015.• Led all laboratory, financial, and management operations for a dental laboratory staff of 67 including marketing and sales as well as dentist, oral surgeon, and corporate partner alliances with financial management oversight for a nearly $8-million budget.• Led the acquisition efforts and assimilation of another dental laboratory and staff to Florida Labs.• Won the Most Improved Profit award at the national NDX Annual Awards Banquet• Increased sales almost $1-million from 2015 to 2016; increased EBITDA 207% and sales $1.7-million from 2014 to 2015.• Left NDX due to the parent company being sold to a new corporate owner.

• Led the strategic execution of the external and internal revenues, marketing, media, community relations, and government affairs initiatives for a dinner attraction with 225 employees during its 25th year celebration. • Worked directly with the president and owner to cease Arabian Nights operations and transition towards a new business model in the tourism and hospitality marketplace selling the land for a large time share project.

• Direct all marketing alliances, advertising, community relations, and sales efforts for the LPGA Tour’s Ginn OPEN leading the sales/marketing team and creating and leading a 25-member Executive Council. • Promote Ginn real estate sales in addition to resort group sales and leisure hotel sales at the Ginn Reunion Resort through the Ginn OPEN setting resort sales records in November 2007-March 2008.• Generated $457,800 in new non-renewal revenue with strategic corporate partners in 2008.• Brokered Ginn OPEN ticket sales packages and charity fundraisers with various non-profits and community partners like the Special Olympics Florida which alone resulted in $400,000-plus new philanthropic funds.• Created partnerships and strategic alliances with the Orlando Sentinel, Clear Channel (radio and outdoor), Lynx, Lakeland Ledger, WLOQ as well as other partners in media buys and trades to increase attendance by 20,000.

Non-profit community-based volunteer position coordinating all media relations and events for the Butkus Award, a college football award named after NFL Hall of Fame member Dick Butkus presented by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc. to honor America's top linebacker, in addition to serving as the national spokesperson for both the club and award as well as serving on the DACO, Inc. board of directors.

• The ERAU Orlando Campus Director of Operations with full responsibility over all administrative, financial and marketing operations for the local Orlando campus staff and adjunct faculty of 34 with financial management of an $1.1-million budget.• Increased enrollments 42% and increased contribution margin 447% over budgeted projection in 2006-2007.• Created corporate alliances and marketing partnerships with entities such as Valencia College and managed jetBlue Airlines’ relationship to increase brand awareness and campus revenue.• Chairman leading the university’s Commercial Market Committee that created new strategic business models and academic policy changes increasing revenue 9%, as appointed by the university Chancellor.• Media buyer for all print, outdoor and television advertising in the nation’s 19th largest media market.

• Managed the corporate partnership, strategic marketing and sales accounts for an international agency representing Motocross and Supercross athletes, the AMA U.S. Outdoor National Motocross Series, the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championships, and the Grand National Series.• Facilitated the strategic alliance with TAG Entertainment creating Supercross the Movie & Motocross Kids with industry product placement and sales.• Negotiated a multi-year sponsorship contract for Amsoil as the official oil/lubricant for the AMA Motocross Series (312% increase from previous sponsor) as well as the exclusive presenting sponsor of the entire Loretta Lynn’s series (the first “presenting sponsor” in the event’s 23-year history).

• Directed corporate partnerships and marketing for 10 PGA Tour golfers acquiring $366,750 in new revenue for a marketing agency by implementing numerous business development strategies.• Negotiated and secured a multi-year sponsorship agreement for a PGA Tour client as spokesperson for NYX Golf eyewear in all media advertising as well as the client’s own product licensing contract. • Acquired and negotiated a PGA client the first spokesperson contract for Bushnell’s Range Finder (their first entry in golf market) through a Los Angeles-based advertising agency with a television show sponsorship sales and media buy.

• Managed the marketing, public affairs, and internal corporate communication for 56 employees at Century III at Universal Studios Florida the largest independent studio production facility in Florida where involved in clients’ account strategic planning with advertising agencies, production companies and corporations creating visual, audio and special effects media.• Provided strategic support on corporate alliances and projects such as: Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park grand opening; Walt Disney World’s Reflections of Earth at Epcot; Madame Tussauds-New York; N Sync concert videos, television commercials, and television pilot episodes.• Direct the Century III implementation and creation of various marketing and public relations strategies such as direct mail sales, marketing alliances, industry advertising, website marketing, open house symposiums and special events as well as leading employees in entire project redesign, re-launch and maintenance of the Century III website.

• Coordinated all media and events for a 1,000-plus membership nonprofit organization maximizing partner alliances with community, government, sponsors as well as NCAA universities and conferences.• Interim media relations director for the Florida Citrus Bowl, Florida Classic, Olive Garden Baseball Classic and the All-Star Gridiron Classic during September 1998 promoting multiple FCS brands.

• Assist in corporate sponsor and affiliate relations for the USF Athletic Department regional radio and television networks.• Performed the “USF Sports Update” on WZTM 820 and broadcast live on WFNS 910 and WSUN 620 as well as Color Radio Analyst for USF women’s basketball on WTMP 1150.