Advising companies across industries on government affairs and public relations.

Oversee day to day state and local corporate affairs and government relations activities across the US including the West Coast, PNW, SW and Midwest.

Senior Public Affairs Manager for WeWork Midwest (Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City and Minneapolis), managing public relations, policy and social impact.

+ Lead PR and content marketing programs for startups and growth-oriented companies in a variety of industries, including insurtech, big data, and HR tech.+ Create and pitch business stories with a track record for securing positive placements that earn clients credibility and visibility.+ Write and distributes press releases, media pitch letters, strategy documents, proposals, and thought leadership pieces.

+ Supported and coordinated efforts in media and public relations campaigns, brand building, and reputation management.+ Executed communications strategies in Midwestern markets including new product launches, community initiatives, and on-demand promotions.+ Handled day to day media relations focusing on local media reporters in various beats including technology and business.

+ Organized and managed local events for media by planning, advancing, budgeting, supervising registration, and instructing support personnel on room setup and catering needs.+ Drafted communications for external audiences to push key messages, including op/ed columns, letters to the editor and blog posts.+ Researched and compiled strategic community partners to assist in reputation and brand development.

+ Defeated 3-term incumbent in 4-way race with over 40% of the vote.+ Managed budget of over $75,000, outraising the incumbent by more than 10-1. + Organized and managed media and voter outreach program involving purchasing TV time, arranging electronic marketing and fundraising activity, and social media efforts through Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.

+ Assisted in client work through diverse research including financial services, education policy, environmental science, healthcare policy, and government relations.+ Compiled press lists, news clips, and assisted in launching new client websites.+ Covered Congressional hearings and briefings for senior leadership and clients.

+ Authored over 15 blog posts, interviews, and feature articles for Campusprogress.org.+ Assisted in planning Campus Progress National Convention for over 1,000 youngpeople and featuring such as President Bill Clinton, Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi, former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta, former State Dept. spokesman PJ Crowly, and actor Kalpen Modi.+ Worked alongside the White House to host Twitter and YouTube Q&Asessions with President Obama’s office for engaging young Americans.

+ Corresponded with current and potential donors through direct mail and e-mail soliciting donations. + Responsible for performing administrative duties including booking flights, trains and hotels for organization executives often totaling over $1,000+ Revamped organization’s Facebook page by consolidating over 600 groups totaling over 4,000 teens from local chapters across the country into one central page to connect youth participants.