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Old Florida Partners provides customized legislative and local services to meet the needs of organizations. Our services are based on what an in-house government relations professional would provide for an organization.• Organizing state-level legislative days and receptions• Legislative training events and presentations• Legislative and local community updates• Drafting professional documents such as legislative priorities and letters of support • Scheduling meetings with legislators or staff• Working with lobbyists• Appropriations consulting including filing appropriations projects• Tracking legislation• Serving as a state legislative liaison• Creating legislative and public relations strategic plans for organizations• Research projects• Working with county and city officials on needs for the organization

Ocala, Fl, Us

Ocala, Fl, Us

-Legislatively represent and protect the college’s interests by working with government, associated authorities and administration -Assist in meeting legislative goals by creating policy proposals and working with government agencies-Communicate effectively to impact legislation on behalf of the college’s interests-Work with college administration to establish strategic direction for college goals-Review and recommend revisions to college policies and/or procedures -Serve as the College representative/liaison to community and state groups

- Create and implement strategic social media and public relations plans for small restaurants- Write and maintain blogs through Wordpress and Blogger- Maintain Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google and Bing- Plan and market special events for clients- Publicize events through press releases and social media- Increase SEO for clients

Lakeland, Fl, Us

- Develop and maintain relationships with elected & government officials, community & industry leaders - Lobby on behalf of the University for the budget and projects - Project Lead for Florida Poly Day at the Capitol, legislative receptions and Founder’s Day event - Coordinate the University Board of Trustees' quarterly meetings, graduation and inauguration - Conduct regular research, draft legislative strategic plans, conduct bill tracking & analysis - Represent the University at local events and Board of Governors meetings - Serve on the higher education policy committee to create the University five year strategic plan - Assist with University outreach

Lakeland, Fl, Us

- Continuously identify and integrate best practices in the area of Title IX- Conduct investigations and oversee outside investigators to ensure timely and thorough Title IX investigations are performed- Draft investigation reports and maintain complete and accurate investigatory files/reports- Consult and/or collaborate with the University Office of the General Counsel and outside legal counsel where appropriate to ensure accurate, consistent, and appropriate application of University, policies, regulations and processes- Ensure that Title IX allegations involving faculty, staff, students or third parties are thoroughly investigated, whether formal or informal, in a timely manner- Create, prepare, and conduct training on Title IX matters for faculty, staff and students- Create and distribute informational materials in the areas of Title IX to the University community- Collaborate with other University departments and divisions to develop and conduct prevention of sexual harassment/sexual violence training and other Title IX related presentations- Provide guidance to students, faculty and staff on matters that fall under Title IX

East Syracuse, New York, Us

- Regularly maintained rank in the top 10 in overall sales - Built relationships with customers - Served as a brand champion through sales, retention & communication skills - Awarded Employee of the Quarter, 2015

- Managed 60 medical chapters - Implemented comprehensive plans of giving & sponsorships through corporations & donors - Wrote & managed grants - Responsible for all fundraising for national conferences - Organized national partnerships for public relations programs - Assisted with social media platforms - Designed email marketing campaigns, monthly national e-newsletters & brochures- Recruited & managed volunteers

Lakeland, Florida, Us

- Created and implemented development and public relations plans for a 16 county region- Cultivated and nurtured relationships with donors, foundations and corporations- Managed annual giving marketing campaigns and cultivated major gifts- Represented the children's homes at community and chamber events- Recruited and managed volunteers- Regularly participated in public speaking events- Wrote press releases- Developed and tracked proposals and reports through Raiser's Edge- Coordinated regional special events, meetings and seminars

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

- Tracked and analyzed legislation and amendments- Worked collaboratively with lobbyists and other legislative offices- Participated on community civic boards and committees- Wrote legislative proposals and reports including bills, amendments and press releases- Coordinated the Senator's special events- Spoke on behalf of the Senator at events and presented bills when he was unavailable- Performed extensive research on bills- Advised the Senator of issues and projects- Served as the Senator's Golf Tournament Director

Gainesville, Florida, Us

- Managed and wrote 17 grants, with a budget of $4.6 million dollars- Coordinated and organized the Substance Abuse Policy Board- Prepared presentations for the Sheriff- Presented new grant applications and awards to the Board of County Commissioners- Organized training for 13 agencies including FWC, FDLE and JSO- Coordinated grant money for Region 3 Florida Domestic Security Task Force

Master'S Degree, Strategic Public Relations

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

Associate'S Degree, Political Science

High School