Provide strategic leadership for the organization by guiding the Board to identify, establish and execute short term objectives, long-range goals and position the organization for future success. - Lead businesses, trade associations and non-profits to navigate complex processes- Represent local, state and national associations on advocacy campaigns and regulatory issues- Help clients develop strong grassroots support to become key influencers in public opinion

Oversaw establishment of Richmond operations for a large Association Management Company. Managed multiple trade association accounts. Specialized in government relations, advocacy, issue identification, board strategy, membership engagement and event planning.- Crafted strategy to increase funding for association's key objectives.- Negotiated legislative and regulatory issues for clients.- Re-branded value propositions on membership retention and marketing.

Consultant to organizations on a variety of issues including project management, public policy strategy, business and community engagement, communications and fund development.

Led state agency with annual budget of $21 million to develop and establish "right touch" regulation for 300,000 + individuals and businesses in 47+ professions and occupations. - Directed senior team of 5 executives and 3 support staff on visioning, planning, integration, execution and benchmarking of key reforms. Efforts resulted in comprehensive fraud identification, reduced expenditures by 13%, completed successful IT & HR projects. - Led HR efforts by hiring and retention as… Show more Led state agency with annual budget of $21 million to develop and establish "right touch" regulation for 300,000 + individuals and businesses in 47+ professions and occupations. - Directed senior team of 5 executives and 3 support staff on visioning, planning, integration, execution and benchmarking of key reforms. Efforts resulted in comprehensive fraud identification, reduced expenditures by 13%, completed successful IT & HR projects. - Led HR efforts by hiring and retention as Chief Talent Officer. Improved workforce engagement, strategic hiring, revamped on-boarding process, accountability, targeted retention and succession planning, and established an ethical code of conduct. - Negotiated policy issues with the Governor’s Office, Virginia legislators and external stakeholder groups. Identified, planned and executed regulatory reform impacting 19 professional boards. - Advanced processes improvement for 19 professional boards. Reduced error rates, improved customer service and resource allocation. Show less

SummaryExperienced leader, strategist and practitioner in external affairs, corporate social responsibility and non-profit/association management. - Strengthened relationships with key local organizations to enhance Altria’s community relations. Planned and executed successful strategy to better connect senior executives with targeted community organizations.- Researched, developed and executed a three-year plan and budget for the company’s community initiatives to better align… Show more SummaryExperienced leader, strategist and practitioner in external affairs, corporate social responsibility and non-profit/association management. - Strengthened relationships with key local organizations to enhance Altria’s community relations. Planned and executed successful strategy to better connect senior executives with targeted community organizations.- Researched, developed and executed a three-year plan and budget for the company’s community initiatives to better align with business goals. Served on Grant Review Committees on Education, the Environment, Civic Engagement and Economic Vitality. Worked with Sr. Manager and multiple consultants on researching, building and delivery of Outcomes Measurement program. - Led cross-functional team on monthly metrics reporting for External Affairs division for Sr. Leadership. Worked with multiple sections to identify, collect, measure and submit key monthly outcomes to tell the story of the work tied to the mission.- Managed multiple short and long term projects in IT and in acquisitions. Show less

Set all aspects of operations strategy for 9,000-member Virginia Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). - Developed and executed the legislative, regulatory and political agenda for NFIB in Virginia. Managed advisory council of business leaders on vision and goals. Served on regulatory reform task force identifying ways to ensure consumer protection.- Researched, developed talking points and testified on key issues.- Initiated Virginia team’s… Show more Set all aspects of operations strategy for 9,000-member Virginia Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). - Developed and executed the legislative, regulatory and political agenda for NFIB in Virginia. Managed advisory council of business leaders on vision and goals. Served on regulatory reform task force identifying ways to ensure consumer protection.- Researched, developed talking points and testified on key issues.- Initiated Virginia team’s grassroots development program achieving 300% increase in member activism. Recruited and established local action groups. Re-engineered strategy to increase fund development with Education Foundation and PAC. Designed and exceeded annual corporate sponsorship goals.- Served as Director of Communications for NFIB advocating the organization’s policy positions to legislative, executive branch, business and community groups and the media. Recruited and led strategic coalitions and opinion leaders on policy issues. Coached members on targeted media communications and engagement. Nurtured contacts and regularly appeared in statewide media (print, radio, television and social media) on issues relating to the business community. Show less

- Served as liaison to state and local governments to advocate policy positions supported by the home building industry. - Negotiated regulations and ordinance-proposed changes with local government on behalf of the association. - Managed activities and funds for the Association’s PAC and coalition of local bankers and realtors.- Drafted speeches and talking points for association's leadership.

Served as Executive Director for the Hanover and Richmond Business Councils and Plant Management Group. Lobbied on behalf of the Chamber before state and local government. Coordinated Central Virginia Caucus.Coordinated InterCity Visit Program focusing on issues relating to: economic development, downtown revitalization, regional cooperation, tourism, high-tech manufacturing, affordable housing and the cultural arts.