Part of the energy conversation.

Manage and directs the execution of outreach programs.Develops and recommends program strategy for assigned programs to achieve goals and objectives.Manages and oversee the intake of direct requests.Recommend program plans and budgets to acquire financial resources necessary to carry out approved plans Collaborate with other program offices to recommend methods by which proceedings can consistently provide opportunities for public participation and address equity concerns.

•Serve as a representative to the community, government partners, and elected leaders •Oversee the public outreach program which includes writing for public appearances and public speaking;•Contributes to the development and maintenance of a built-in system of data collection and analysis to provide monthly official evaluations.•Design, develop and implement strategies for informing and educating residents staff about key initiatives and programs.•Serve as principal liaison to nonprofits, agencies, federal partners and affiliate trade organizations. •Oversee the development of materials that educate and mobilize board members, senior staff, and program partners to shape their messaging regarding relevant legislative issues• Convene meeting on behalf of the agency that consists of experts, industry leaders, and community organizations to assess what works and what does not work in bringing community programs and policies. • Lead inter-agency dialogue on bringing the District into energy efficiency, and ensure relevant partners are fully informed and consulted and their views reflected in relevant discussions and outcomes• Analyze, plan and coordinate with inter-agency colleagues to promote outcomes in energy affordability, sustainability, and efficiency. • Coordinate regular meetings of colleagues across District and federal agencies, and Departments to ensure that stakeholders are well informed and engaged in the identification of and formulation of positions on issues of common concern;

Serve on Council 20 Political Leadership Committee Initiate forums to discuss working conditions, benefits, and policies Serve as a facilitator and mediator between management and union membersReview, research and recommend changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA) and other key governing documents. Serve on the Political Committee for the international componentInvestigate and write employee grievances Represent employees at meetings related to discipline or corrective actionsSpeak at meetings, conferences, and forums on behalf of labor concernsRegularly meet with high level decision-makers

Worked on an Ad-Hoc Committee with business leaders, stakeholders, and community members to identify persistent problem areas related to housingProvided technical advice in issue papers and memorandums Set long-ranged goals

Work collaboratively across the agency to oversee and coordinate resources, and talent in the implementation of project plans.Manage a small team of interdisciplinary members to achieve project objectives.Produce internal and external reports defining the key performance indicators against the agency's goals Update policies and procedures to improve efficiency in key business functions that have impact on the DC's business communityServe as a liaison to program partners and utilize the appropriate outreach vehicles.Craft official responses to the public, press, DC Council or industry Prepare news releases, policy statements, fact sheets, feature articles, success stories and other public information materials on sensitive and complex topics for magazines, trade papers, brochures and press conferences. Proactively contact reporters and maintain relationships with media outlets to pitch media placements.Serve as the main point of contact for the DC Food Program, Bureau on Hygiene and health care facilities. Serve as the team lead in developing and implementing public information campaigns for execution that informs industry leaders and the public on the regulatory framework

Serve as an expert on the programs, functions, budgets, related to activities on H Street NE. Review contracts, budget enhancements and reprogramming requests during the course of the fiscal year, and vote on these actions.Develops issue papers. Create support documents to be submitted to the DC Council and DC Executive Office of the Mayor that include trends in specific program management, program development and program evaluation results for specific initiatives under review.Facilitate the establishment of farmer markets in addressing the issue of foods deserts.

Led the team that identified partnership opportunities with the US Department of Economic Development Agency and formulated a strategy that oversaw participating in the I6 Challenge. Conducted regular site evaluations of 85 businesses and performed analysis of strengths, weakness opportunities and threats (SWOT). Wrote the monthly and quarterly reports to the Executive Office of the Mayor, DC City Council and US Federal government to comply with grant and budget quidelines. Served as the liaison for elected officials, the Washington Economic Partnership and senior officials from United States Small Business Administration and other stakeholders.Oversaw the working group that brought manufacturing incubators to the corridor.Met with elected officials to help formulate policies and legislation that impacted the economic development of the corridor Formulated four ongoing strategies to promote grant opportunities for small business owners. Built and maintained an infrastructure to measure the effectiveness of social media and awareness campaigns.Wrote articles and provided content for Facebook, Wordpress, Twitter, Youtube, and H Street Main Street website.Wrote summary reports for hearings, meetings, conferences and events that became the official record kept for compliance with grants. This was a contract for services position working directly to build a brand with residents, business owner, government officials and nonprofits. I created electronic communications vehicles to outreach and keep the H Street Community informed. I met regularly with city officials, development corporations and with federal and international organizations. I led the writing of grants and supervised a small team of fellow contractors.Remained on the board of advisers at the conclusion of my term.

Gather critical milestone data from branch chiefs to develop a division level road mapReview data and map the critical relationships and inter-dependencies of projectsWork with Intern manager to assist with recruitment, assimilation and support of new interns Work with clients to gather requirements and translate them into a project scheduleAttend meetings, gather actions, following up with personnel, raising the issues related to project obstacles to the appropriate level.Work with software engineers to manage small and large task related to refining features of the EOP.gov internal web portal. Use Drupal regularly to update web content for the broader universe of EOP staff members.Audit the content on EOP.gov website for accuracy relevance and adherence to the White House Styleguide.Work with stakeholders within the components and agency to maintain the functionality of their site.Work in coordination with five departments to serve the overall agency mission of supporting charities and charitable giving.Reviewed application packets for the Spring 2013 intern candidates and created a final candidates list.Interviewed and prescreened Spring Intern candidates for availability and suitability using standard approved questions.Attend meetings on Application Software (app) development for the Office of the President.Conduct research on federal Information Technology trends and policies at the request of the CIOLearn, keep my eyes open and gather knowledge.

Coordinated the development of Social Media products for Army National Guard and launched the product site with approved content. Participated on designing marketing campaigns for federal government clients.Developed and implemented the organizational social media strategy and promoted the proprietary social network to commemorate the anniversary of the Guard. Participated in working groups to develop strategies and launch the social networks.Developed product requirements during two week development cycle.Promoted the benefits of social media use to stakeholder operators through webinars, and speakers series.

The Communications Program SpecialistConducted market analysis including the use of focused groups to gather information on preferences and use patterns of targeted groups. Utilized survey data and media research to formulate strategies and utilized the most effective channel to reach target markets.Directed the work of marketing consultants in the creation of outreach materials and digital products including the Safe Helpline App.Worked on the Department of Defense Deputy Advisory Working Group (DAWG), and the Summit (a multi-agency group) to address prevailing systems failures. Served on interagency team that developed organizational social media standards for branding, policy, and metrics.Led the development of the SharePoint site coordinating directly with the Chief Information Officer of the Office of the Secretary of Defense to create a collaboration tool for clinicians dealing with sexual trauma among Servicemembers.Served as media point of contact for media outlets on key events.Evaluated the earned media responses to identify patterns and opportunities to improve relationships. As a result, I created a regular schedule for blogger’s conferences and conference calls for members of the media. Oversaw the development of digital media tools, and drafted the manuals for all end users rollout.Drafted press releases, media advisories, op-eds and talking points.

Created weekly lesson plans for adult learners of English as Second Language.Held class five times a week for 9 week semesters.Evaluated student progress and determined pass or fail. ESL instructor in intermediary English for adult participants. Will continue as a substitute teacher in the next session. Students did well and passed their CASAS exam.

Directed the work of an ten interdisciplinary national campaign teams to plan, develop, direct, and execute strategies which included viral marketing. Initiated, developed, and maintained relationships with more than 40 external organizations, vendors, groups, and individuals to advance the campaign’s objectives. Developed field strategies and implement simple Get-out-The-Vote initiatives for six states.Researched and analyzed federal, state and local public policy positions of opposition candidate. Used social media including such as social-networking sites,video-sharing sites, wikis, blogs, twitter, webisodes, and podcast.Represented state and local candidates in public forums and with local reporters.Created written materials, research and issues papers, reports and talking points.Worked with AFL-CIO local union to establish a 200 capacity volunteer call centers.Worked closely with union organizers to stage volunteer outreach events.Developed and executed fundraising initiatives. Staged large scale events in two battleground states and West Virginia.

Directed the work of a ten interdisciplinary national campaign teams to plan, develop, direct, and execute strategies which included viral marketing. Initiated, developed, and maintained relationships with more than 40 external organizations, vendors, groups, and individuals to advance the campaign’s objectives. Developed field strategies and implement simple Get-out-The-Vote initiatives for six states.Researched and analyzed federal, state and local public policy positions of opposition candidate. Used social media including such as social-networking sites,video-sharing sites, wikis, blogs, twitter, webisodes, and podcast.Represented state and local candidates in public forums and with local reporters.Created written materials, research and issues papers, reports and talking points.Worked with AFL-CIO local union to establish a 200 capacity volunteer call centers.Worked closely with union organizers to stage volunteer outreach events.Developed and executed fundraising initiatives. Staged large scale events in two battleground states and West Virginia.

Advised senior leadership on legislative matters that involved collaborating with subject matter experts, crafting responses to official inquiries, writing testimonies and presenting findings and policy initiatives. Prepared for more than ten appearances on behalf senior leaders to go before the US Congress and once testified before the DC Council. Commission and oversaw studies on operational inefficiencies within the Department in conjunction with the American University School of Public Policy.Devised the new media communications strategy implemented throughout the Department Convened meeting of stakeholder groups on behalf of the Chief Business Officer, capturing responses and formulated lasting agreements including interagency memorandum of understandings.Organized cross-functional partners, private industries, and nonprofits to support agency objectives, to provide services to constituents. Produced high level eventsDeveloped project strategic plans, developing budgets, timeline and bringing together stakeholders. Wrote speeches, press releases, briefings, newsletters, and position papers. Developed an official internship and volunteer programs for DC Public Schools in partnership with the United States Chamber of Commerce, District of Columbia Chapter. Developed operating procedures and guidelines for end users when using available products and services.Developed complex briefing materials, including program goals/objectives, financial reports, performance measures, evaluations and recommendations.Presented, defended and negotiated program specific goals and resources to internal and external groups.Served on panels, committees, or task forces on technical or programmatic issues that included educational groups, business leaders, religious organizations and low income outreach organizations.

Served as the Acting Executive Director for the DC Democratic State Committee (our client) and performed all operational roles including hiring and evaluations. Oversaw the campaign strategy for the First in the Nation Presidential Primary that resulted in overall growth in voter participation of 215% compared to similar elections. Worked with lead to develop strategies from congressional, gubernatorial, mayoral and Democratic party clients.Reviewed, edited, and approved all communication packages associated with my portfolio of clients included Citizens for Eleanor, the DC Democratic State Committee, the Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Created the crisis communication plan in response to the Recall of Mayor Williams. Implemented project plans for hundreds of volunteers and three members of the office staff. Implemented crisis management plans during critical restructuring times for key clients that included governors, mayors, congressional races, state parties and nonprofits.serve client Get-Out-The-Vote objectives. Supervised full time of three employees and volunteer staff. Monitored and reviewed clients’ website for content. . Shared employee status with other organizations

Oversaw community based grassroots projects such as “Immigration Works-Its Who We Are!” Community Call In and Lobby Day.Wrote media materials and articles for Washington Update and Immigration Law Today.Supervised the surrogate program and arranged interviews with AILA spokespersons with the media.Generated earned media opportunities. Worked closely with members of Congress and their staff.Created weekly reports to the Board of Governors. Developed media materials for distribution.Researched backgrounders and outlined the message. Provided ongoing strategic support for many of AILA’s key issues, media outreach and grassroots campaign. Served on AILA ‘writing team for key documents such as congressional testimony, talking points, issue papers, PowerPoint presentations and newsletters. Managed media relationship.Provided media support to AILA leaders and national staff.Monitored and responded to print and broadcast media inquiries.