I created and executed a company-wide communications strategy focused on increasing the company’s visibility among customers, the industry and within the community. As VP, Corporate Communications, I handled engagement with outside media on company initiatives and operations, and was responsible for writing talking points, speeches, scripts and communications for company executives. I also increased company’s use of social media to strengthen its public brand and awareness with customers.

As a communications division director, I managed a team of 70 highly creative individuals and was responsible for telling the agency's story and increasing brand awareness across the state. We worked through diverse range of outreach channels including traditional media engagement, the agency’s social media accounts, the TPWD website, the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, Texas Parks & Wildlife television series on PBS, a podcast and customer marketing. I also oversaw the implementation of the… Show more As a communications division director, I managed a team of 70 highly creative individuals and was responsible for telling the agency's story and increasing brand awareness across the state. We worked through diverse range of outreach channels including traditional media engagement, the agency’s social media accounts, the TPWD website, the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, Texas Parks & Wildlife television series on PBS, a podcast and customer marketing. I also oversaw the implementation of the state's mandatory boater and hunter education programs, aquatic education, conservation education and outreach initiatives and community partnership programs. I also served as the primary media point of contact and lead spokesperson for the agency. Show less

As a deputy press secretary to Gov. Rick Perry, I communicated and represented the vision, position and opinion of the governor to the public and news media, using both traditional methods and social media. I engaged with the news media daily, and developed and edited press releases, speeches and media advisories regularly.

As a policy advisor to the governor on homeland security and emergency management issues, I served as a liaison between the governor and the Texas Legislature and outside state agencies on matters of homeland security, border security and disaster response. I regularly represented the governor in regional and statewide homeland security and emergency management activities including State Operations Center activations, disasters, Homeland Security Council meetings, Urban Area Security Initiative… Show more As a policy advisor to the governor on homeland security and emergency management issues, I served as a liaison between the governor and the Texas Legislature and outside state agencies on matters of homeland security, border security and disaster response. I regularly represented the governor in regional and statewide homeland security and emergency management activities including State Operations Center activations, disasters, Homeland Security Council meetings, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Policy Council Meetings and the Texas Homeland Security Conference. I also met with federal homeland security partners (US Department of Homeland Security agencies) and local police chiefs and sheriffs on matters of border security operations, funding, and emergency response. Show less

As the governor's travel aide, I staffed all state and political events with the governor and managed the day-to-day execution of his schedule. I was responsible for deciding which items were most appropriate for the allocation of the Governor’s time based on the requirements of the office and managed the internal and external information flow to and from the Governor.

Managed the political advance team for Governor Perry during the 2006 gubernatorial election. Served as the Governor’s on-site coordinator for all campaign events, rallies and speeches; making all decisions regarding logistics for the event. After the election, oversaw the inaugural committee advance team, and coordinated all inaugural day movements of Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Texas.

Coordinated all logistics surrounding events and speeches for the governor of Texas.