Solar + storage sales specialists helping customers create solutions for their energy needs. Over $5.5 Million in residential and small commercial sales since 2019. Excellent with customer education and relations. Proficient in Pipedrive, Solargraf and AutoCAD and familiar with leading solar + storage suppliers including Solar Edge, Enphase, Tesla, Ironridge, Quickbolt and most major panel makers.

Founded and ran successful public affairs firm that specialized in building active coalitions of individuals, businesses and community leaders to engage the public and elected officials on a variety of issues and legislation. Areas of focus included advancing clean energy and environmental policy, public health and technology. For over a decade, Riley Public Affairs proudly represented and advanced the interests of leading nonprofits, national public affairs firms and Fortune 500 companies.

Managed day-to-day operations, aldermanic staff, constituent services and advancing neighborhood projects. Oversaw scheduling, media relations, office operations, staffing and long-term planning. Advised Alderman on strategy and communications related to critical issues facing the 42nd Ward.

Directed intergovernmental relations and served as lead contact with members of the General Assembly as well as local elected officials. Led key efforts to ensure passage of historic 2005 Tollway Reform Act. Spearheaded community relations for the agency's ten-year, $5.3 billion Congestion Relief Plan. Presented agency initiatives to local elected officials and community organizations. At the The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, led efforts to ensure passage… Show more Directed intergovernmental relations and served as lead contact with members of the General Assembly as well as local elected officials. Led key efforts to ensure passage of historic 2005 Tollway Reform Act. Spearheaded community relations for the agency's ten-year, $5.3 billion Congestion Relief Plan. Presented agency initiatives to local elected officials and community organizations. At the The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, led efforts to ensure passage of agency priority legislation, including first-of-its-kind predatory lending protection for homeowners. Served as lead contact with members of the General Assembly and responsible for tracking and reporting all legislation affecting the agency's regulated industries. Show less

Political campaign professional including during the 2000 Iowa Caucuses, 2002 Illinois Primary and General Election and the 2011 City of Chicago Mayoral Race.

Worked as the personal assistant to Cook County Assessor James Houlihan. Responsibilities included transportation, logistics and community relations.