-- Managed proactive, reactive, and crisis communications with state, national, and international press corps in a fast-paced environment.-- Participated as member of senior team in developing and implementing public policy agenda and concise and effective messaging program, both to internal and external audiences, and key constituency groups.-- Involved in event planning, management, and execution.-- Oversaw web page content and production and distribution of weekly column.

-- Senior staff member responsible for coordination and implementation of overall communications strategy for the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee with an added focus on the Department of Homeland Security.-- Provided staff leadership and sound strategic counsel, overseeing a press staff of four.-- Interfaced with U.S. Senate leadership staff on message development and implementation.

-- Three month consultancy focused on the advocacy of judicial nominations, habeas corpus, and the overall judicial system.-- Reviewed and edited draft national public opinion poll on attitudes toward the Supreme Court, federal judicial system, and related issues.-- Developed and spearheaded launch of website blog entitled "Justice Watch."

-- Directed all public relations functions for U.S. Senator's office with high national visibility.-- Handled press inquiries and interview requests relating to the U.S. Senate's response to the Enron and WorldCom financial scandals, culminating in the passage of the historic Sarbanes-Oxley Act.-- Conducted briefings and coaching to Senators and senior staff in preparation for interviews and press conferences.-- Cultivated and maintained relationships with media from the banking and financial industries, various stakeholders, and community groups.-- Wrote press releases, speeches, media advisories, web content, op-ed pieces, and letters to the editor.-- Organized media events and news conferences.