Conducted strategic planning and marketing for GetGlobal’s annual conference, speaker dinner series, podcasts, and other eventsHelped develop sponsorship decks and other materials for outreach to potential sponsors and partnersResponsible for generating and closing new leads and prospects for sponsorshipsMaintained existing relationships with sponsors, partners, and clientsWrote and developed content for GetGlobal’s blogCommunicated updates to the Advisory Council and helped organize their involvement at GetGlobal’s annual conference in 2017 and 2018

Developed, recruited, and led trade tours with Los Angeles businesses to introduce them to new markets abroad and increase exportsConducted outreach to and met with local businesses to connect them to city programs and servicesWorked closely with the Consulate Generals, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, and other stakeholders to help increase foreign investments, exports, and travel and tourismAttended SelectUSA Summit in Washington D.C. to promote Los Angeles and attract new foreign investmentWrote policy briefings ahead of meetings and letters to key stakeholders on behalf of the Mayor

Partnered with U.S. companies to win foreign government issued tenders and increase U.S. exportsBriefed the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in preparation for high-profile meetings with U.S. companies and foreign officialsWrote briefing papers, talking points, and official correspondence for USG officialsTraveled and conducted meetings with private sector representatives (such as SpaceX, AECOM, Boeing) as well as with USG officials to advance commercial policy interestsDeveloped strategic partnerships, including initiating a global infrastructure initiative to help U.S. companies become more competitive abroad

Oversaw the development of briefing materials from the different offices and bureaus within Commerce, including the Office of Business Liaison (OBL), Economic Development Administration (EDA), National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Office of Public Affairs (OPA), to ensure that the correct information, policy, and talking points were being delivered to the SecretaryCoordinated advance logistics and protocol for high profile events during domestic and international trips for the SecretaryWorked to create new templates and procedures for briefing materials to make it easier for the Secretary to digest informationAttended briefing and meetings with the Secretary

Managed the briefing book operation for the Secretary of CommerceWrote, edited, and worked with different bureaus within Commerce to assure the Secretary received accurate and timely informationLed weekly rundown meetings to assign drafters and policy leads for briefing memos

Conducted legislative research and analysis, scheduled and attended meetings with key legislators, and organized local partners to obtain Congressional appropriationsWrote communications to members and national partners to keep them informed of events, pending federal legislation, and funding opportunitiesAdvised and mobilized members to partake in actions around Financial Reform and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)Developed compelling talking points, plus data and analysis around the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) for clients to use when meeting with Members of Congress, partners, and funders

Wrote, researched, and developed partnerships for grants pertaining to workforce/economic development projectsConducted policy research and analysis on Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and Community Benefit Agreements (CBA) for specific workforce development projectsTracked legislation and provided legislative research to obtain Congressional appropriationsOrganized high-level interactions with congressional offices, labor union officials, and representatives from other non-profits, think tanks and federal agencies, such as Housing and Urban Development and the White House Middle-Class Task Force

Managed organizing efforts in five rural counties in vital battleground state on behalf of Presidential Candidate Barack Obama Recruited and supervised volunteers, Hoosier team leaders and a deputy field organizer to directly contact and mobilize votersOrganized and spoke at events with Congressman Baron Hill, Media Personality Jane Pauley and Former First Lady Judy O’BannonConducted successful Get Out The Vote (GOTV) to protect and insure that people were mobilized to vote

Drafted policy letters to be sent to constituents, other Members of Parliament and government ministersManaged the daily affairs of the office, conducted research and wrote policy briefings for the Member of ParliamentAssisted the Member of Parliament with her daily schedule and scheduling requestsAdvised and attended meetings between the Member of Parliament and constituents

Produced articles for Office of Inspector General’s online newsletterCoordinated logistics for EEO/Diversity training for the different USDA Regional OfficesHandled research and compiled data for diversity recruitment at Universities

Worked with customers to find solutions to organizational, time management and scheduling challenges Responsible for in store sales, marketing, business development, customer service, nightly reports and the training of new employeesRecognized as one of the top sales associates in the nation

Orchestrated research on state volunteer programs, conferences and other Affiliate events nationwideCompiled data collected from research and surveys into workable charts and summariesWorked with heads of state volunteer centers to update and maintain membership data bases

Worked with city governments to get architectural projects approved. Assured schedules and deadlines were met for meetings and proposals.Typed meeting minutes, memos and job specifications for architects