• Fifteen years of legislative experience on the local, state and federal levels of government.• Comprehensive knowledge of political process, including election cycles, campaigns and specific agendas.• Ability to advocate positions before diverse audiences.• Excellent verbal and written skills that embrace writing and presenting speeches.EDUCATION MPA, Public Administration, University of Michigan B.A, Political Science, University of MichiganPROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTSGovernment Relations/ Public Policy Detroit Wayne County Health Authority and United Way Community Services• Organized the first bi-partisan state-wide legislative conference for UW and all of the 131 agencies that they served.• Authored executive speeches and public policy for both organizations.• As a government relations point person, established strong contacts in federal offices for the Health Authority and was able to accomplish insurmountable tasks such as having a US Senator present a taped speech, addressing a group of health care leaders, to be viewed at a conference in less than ten days. I delivered the video from Washington within that time frame.Legislative and CampaignU.S. Senator Carl Levin and state Senator John F. Kelly both from Michigan• Managed southeastern office for Senator Carl Levin and supervised all legislative matters concerning that specified geographic area.• Served as point person for Senator Kelly and the 40 community groups based in his First Senatorial District. Problem solved constituent concerns, updated community on legislative matters and worked with City of Detroit government on municipal projects.EMPLOYMENT HISTORY2010-present Primary Home Care Provider for terminally ill father.2009-2010 Detroit Wayne County Health Authority, Detroit, MI2005-2009 American Golf, Los Angeles, CA1998-2005 United Way Community Services, Detroit, MI1995-1998 United States Senator Carl Levin, Detroit, MI1991-1995 State Senator John F. Kelly