I have more than 20 years of experience as a communications and public affairs professional.In my current position, I manage the active media relations and public information program for Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).I represent BWI and serve as chief spokesman before the international, national, local, and aviation trade media, as well as the general public. BWI is a large hub airport with more than 12,000 employees and 22 million annual passengers. My position requires very specialized knowledge and experience with numerous important, complicated, and very high-profile issues.Over the past several years, I have managed BWI's efforts to build a strong social networking presence. The airport is now using several popular social media platforms to keep customers informed, while also monitoring public interest in the airport. These new media communications have created additional opportunities to connect with customers.I am an active member of the airport's emergency team and I am prepared to respond to emergencies, operational incidents, and weather events on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week basis. I am on-call every day, night, weekend, and holiday in order to provide timely, accurate, and consistent information to the media and the general public.

Served as chief spokesman and media contact for nationally recognized Congressional leader. Developed and implemented short- and long-term media plans. Wrote speeches, opinion pieces, talking points, and press releases. Coordinated public relations activities and outreach to community organizations, opinion leaders, and other key stakeholders.

As a senior staff member and chief spokesman, I developed and executed national and local communications strategy for an active, highly visible, senior Member of Congress. I advanced policy agenda among the media and public. I developed press and issues strategies, wrote and distributed press releases, prepared speeches and opinion pieces, and arranged press conferences and media events. My duties also included the design of district newsletters and maintenance of the official website.

Developed legislation and performed research and analysis in several issue areas. Wrote speeches for the Congresswoman on legislation and policy issues. Prepared detailed responses for constituents and organizations regarding legislative issues.

Researched and responded to constituent concerns. Daily contact with federal, state, and local government agencies. Represented the Congresswoman at district events.