The Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging (GAC) consists of 33 members including 29 members appointed by the Governor, two members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The GAC is staffed by the Division of Aging and Adults Services. The GAC has the following duties:Make recommendations to the Governor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services aimed at improving human services to the elderly.Study ways and means of promoting public understanding of the problems of the aging and consider the need for new State programs in the field of aging.Advise DHHS in the preparation of a plan describing the quality, extent and scope of services being provided, or to be provided, to elderly persons in North Carolina.Study the programs of all State agencies which provide services for elderly persons and advise the Governor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the coordination of program to prevent duplication and overlapping of such services.Advise the Governor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services upon any matter which the Governor and the Secretary may refer to it.

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Assisting in the development of the organization to achieve the Mission and Objectives.

Assist Member with research and studying policy. Developing policy and working closely with legislative bill drafting, legislative analysis to create legislation. Deep policy research in diverse fields including Health and Human Services, in particular Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Intellectual and Development Disabilities, and the Opiod crisis. Researching NC Wildlife resources issues and advising member of current issues. Trusted leader and adviser in the office of HHS Appropriations Chairman, and budget writers. Provide leadership to other Research Analysts and staff in the General Assembly.

Vice Chairman and Ethics Committee Chairman Public Member - Proud to have been appointed by Governor Pat McCroryServing until 12/31/19

Campaign Manager. Strategy and consultation as well as execution of plan.

Operations Director of VLCNC-CARES. 501 c 3 Charity Organization. Working with Local, State, and Federal Agencies to establish operational capacity.

The campaign manager oversees all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations, the hiring and management of staff, the coordination and implementation of the fundraising operations and ongoing coordination with the candidate. They are also responsible for creating and managing the campaign budget. Campaign managers must have excellent organizational skills, be level-headed, have good interpersonal skills.

Policy Adviser to the Tennessee Secretary of State. Conducting research on legislation and policies relative to the Secretary of State's mission and statutory responsibilities. Providing executive administrative support to the Secretary. Frequent liaison to other state departments and agencies. Policy Development. Special projects (web site, newsletter, Annual Report, etc,) Constituent service and problem resolution. Other duties as called upon by the Secretary of State.

Assist with We Build People campaign.

Managed Campaign from April through November.

Assisted the Political Director in directing and leading the various assets of the NCGOP. Was personally responsible for the Voter Registration effort.

Coordinated and managed logistical arrangements for 75 staff members traveling nationwide. Arranged transportation and lodging for national and international dignitaries. Served as personal assistant/driver to the chairman, including scheduling and maintaining private contacts. Reported to the executive and finance directors. Conducted background research on individuals interested in meeting with the chairman, prepared background sheets, conducted research on potential donors and prepared call sheets.

Gave advice to City leaders and staff on residents needs.

Supervisor of Elections - Early Voting

Oversaw the creation of 21 county campaign headquarters. Interviewed and selected volunteers to staff operate headquarters. Managed communications modalities, including telephone, fax and Internet. Managed functionality of headquarters and delivered campaign collateral materials during site visits. Organized, led, and executed a 600,000 piece statewide volunteer mailing effort. Served as liaison with county headquarters and state and national campaign headquarters. Worked with staff to organize and execute local candidate bus tours. Edited and approved campaign press releases. Worked with national campaign advance teams with site selection, preparation, organization and execution of Presidential candidate visits to the state. Served as media escort during site visits. Managed local and state media listings. Identified and maintain relationships with the press and national news organizations.

Assisted Homeowners negotiate HOA giudelines and set policies for implementation of same.

Managed and supervised a diverse workgroup of 30-plus express delivery drivers, warehouse and administrative staff of the largest pick-up and delivery station in the San Francisco Bay Area for three years. Managed the Dangerous Goods and International Shipment operations. Managed the training and supervision of the personnel responsible for the execution of timely package delivery/pickup and regulatory compliance with Interstate and International Commerce laws. Responsible for human resources for couriers and general staff.

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