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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Office Of Rep. Bruce Westerman (Ar-04)

Oversaw a staff of four.Drafted job descriptions for all members of the legislative staff and set up a freshman member office.Conducted and led staff reviews and the implementation of individual goals.Developed a constituent mail plan with an average response time of under 10 days.Implemented a legislative strategy that assisted the Congressman in serving as the lead sponsor for H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act, which passed the House of Representatives on a… Show more Oversaw a staff of four.Drafted job descriptions for all members of the legislative staff and set up a freshman member office.Conducted and led staff reviews and the implementation of individual goals.Developed a constituent mail plan with an average response time of under 10 days.Implemented a legislative strategy that assisted the Congressman in serving as the lead sponsor for H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act, which passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote of 262-167.Manage a broad issue portfolio that includes Natural Resources Committee work, energy policy, immigration, judiciary, appropriations, and Native American affairs.Selected by the Northeast Wyoming Municipal Leaders to participate in an annual congressional staff trip to tour energy development and conservation sites in Wyoming. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed a staff of three and a budget of over $100,000.Simultaneously served as Interim Communications Director for Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-02).Collaborated with offices to advance shared goals on issues ranging from environmental regulations to agriculture policy.Facilitated monthly briefings attended by 50 staffers from House and Senate offices and industry groups.Drafted and edited policy bulletins for appropriations bills, major authorization legislation and federal… Show more Managed a staff of three and a budget of over $100,000.Simultaneously served as Interim Communications Director for Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-02).Collaborated with offices to advance shared goals on issues ranging from environmental regulations to agriculture policy.Facilitated monthly briefings attended by 50 staffers from House and Senate offices and industry groups.Drafted and edited policy bulletins for appropriations bills, major authorization legislation and federal rules.Produced and edited a policy report, entitled "Washington Gets It Wrong, States Get It Right," detailing state-led conservation efforts in Western States. Show less

Washington, Dc

Assisted in the drafting of a compendium for the 20th anniversary of the Western Caucus' founding. Researched legislation for the development of policy bulletins.Began a long-term collaborative project with other interested congressional offices and caucuses to develop a strategy for bringing an Interior Appropriations bill before the US House of Representatives. Filled in for the Western Caucus Executive Director as needed.Selected by the Canadian government to participate in a… Show more Assisted in the drafting of a compendium for the 20th anniversary of the Western Caucus' founding. Researched legislation for the development of policy bulletins.Began a long-term collaborative project with other interested congressional offices and caucuses to develop a strategy for bringing an Interior Appropriations bill before the US House of Representatives. Filled in for the Western Caucus Executive Director as needed.Selected by the Canadian government to participate in a congressional staff trip to Canada to learn about border security. Show less

Rep. Steve Pearce (Nm-02)

My portfolio included foreign affairs, natural resources, immigration, homeland security, judiciary and telecommunications.Partnered with government agencies, private enterprises, and research universities to produce accurate science related to the proposed listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard, and ensure a voluntary conservation plan to protect the lizard was not usurped by federal authorities.Selected by the National Committee on US-China Relations for a fact-finding trip to the… Show more My portfolio included foreign affairs, natural resources, immigration, homeland security, judiciary and telecommunications.Partnered with government agencies, private enterprises, and research universities to produce accurate science related to the proposed listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard, and ensure a voluntary conservation plan to protect the lizard was not usurped by federal authorities.Selected by the National Committee on US-China Relations for a fact-finding trip to the People’s Republic of China. Show less

Hobbs, New Mexico

Drafted press releases, position statements, talking points, editorials, and other official communications from the campaign.Conducted and led preparation sessions for three televised debates.Updated campaign website and social media sites.Researched legislation, voting records, and filled out questionnaires, yielding extensive interest group endorsements.

Austin, Texas Area

Developed and executed grassroots plan yielding over 10,000 door knocks before the April 2010 Republican Primary.Recruited and managed volunteers for block walks and Election Day poll working.Assisted with interest group questionnaires to secure major endorsements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted Senior Research Fellow Lisa Curtis with research on important policy matters in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Little Rock, Arkansas And Warminster, Pennsylvania

Recruited volunteers, registered voters, and set up a grassroots base of election day volunteers to increase turnout in targeted precincts in Arkansas and Pennsylvania.

Austin, Texas Area

Answered phones, sorted mail, maintained inventory of supplies, and assisted attorneys as needed.

Covered hearings of the Health and Human Services Committees in both legislative chambers and reported to senior advisors on the issues and bills discussed, drafted bill filing statements and form letters on various issues, which were subsequently distributed to constituents, and created a list of suggestions for the establishment of mayors’ councils on physical fitness.

Monitored media coverage, sorted mail, interacted with constituents by answering phone calls, and assisted caseworkers to assure that veterans and senior citizens received the benefits they earned.