-Independently manage a policy portfolio that includes foreign affairs, defense and national security, veterans affairs, homeland security, immigration, trade, agriculture, energy, natural resources, and transportation and infrastructure-Conduct, analysis, background research, and draft witness questions to prepare Rep Hill for briefings, hearings, and other activities of the House Foreign Affairs Committee-Provide critical analysis and logical judgment in crafting and delivering recommendations for policy decisions, communications strategy, and project management -Collaborate with the Chief of Staff with development and execution of the office’s strategic plan and work with interoffice teams to ensure consistent coordination on short term and long term projects-Execute key responsibilities, including, conducting meetings with relevant parties, mentoring and managing colleagues on Rep. Hill's DC and district based teams, and actively engaging and developing relationships with key stakeholders in Arkansas and Washington, DC in order to advance policy initiatives and meet strategic plan goals-Volunteer personal time to serve as a senior policy advisor for Rep Hill’s campaign

-Independently managed a policy portfolio that includes foreign affairs, defense and national security, veterans affairs, homeland security, immigration, trade, agriculture, energy, natural resources, and transportation and infrastructureOther responsibilities included: -Conducting meetings with relevant parties, briefing Rep. Hill on relevant legislation and developments in areas of responsibility, mentoring and managing colleagues on Rep. Hill's legislative team, and actively engaging and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in Arkansas and Washington, D.C.-Crafting and delivering recommendations for cosponsoring legislation, cosigning member coalition letters, and House floor votes-Writing speeches, including, short floor speeches, floor debate, member testimony, opening statements, and major policy speeches-Developing and leveraging a strong network of contacts, both on and off the Hill, and from different political parties. -Meeting with key stakeholder groups, both in the district and in Washington, D.C., on behalf of Rep. Hill

-Independently managed a policy portfolio that included foreign affairs, defense and national security, homeland security, emergency management, immigration, agriculture, and transportation and infrastructure-Other responsibilities included:-Preparing and briefing Rep. Hill for votes on the House floor-Drafting floor remarks, speeches, e-newsletters, memoranda, and talking points-Meeting with stakeholder groups, both in the district and in Washington D.C., on behalf of Rep. Hill-Conducting analysis, background research, and drafting witness questions to prepare Rep. Hill for hearings and briefings of the House Financial Services Task Force/Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance-Working with the Communications team in areas of responsibility

-Legislative Assistant: February 2014 -- October 2014-Senior Legislative Assistant: October 2014 -- December 2014-Independently managed a policy portfolio that included foreign affairs, defense and national security, homeland security, immigration, the judiciary, child welfare and families, social issues, and science, space, and technologyOther responsibilities included:-Preparing and sending vote recommendations and cosponsor recommendations for Rep. Griffin-Meeting with key groups, both in Arkansas and in Washington, D.C., on behalf of Rep. Griffin-Conducting analysis, background research, and drafting witness questions to prepare Rep. Griffin for hearings and activities of the House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee. -Drafting and editing letters to constituents, federal agencies, and colleagues

Managed and optimized office correspondence processes. Primary responsibilities included: -Logging all incoming electronic mail and physical mail-Drafting detailed correspondence to constituents-Sending mail -Assisting Legislative Assistants with researching and preparing memoranda on various policy areas, including foreign affairs, defense, and national security

Serve as primary point person for incoming calls while helping staff with day-to-day office duties. Responsibilities included: -Greeting visitors-Answering phones-Drafting constituent correspondence-Conducting tours of U.S. Capitol