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I am a content creator and writer for a national football publication. As the first female writer for FootballScoop my content is focused on coaching professional development, social justice issues and historically significant stories. I have autonomy over topic choices and work effectively with a team.

Involved in all aspects of cherry farm operations and harvest procedures. Responsible for driving/operating heavy machinery including tractors and loaders. Cultivated and harvest cherrycrop. Followed specific directions and effectively communicated with other harvesters. Aided inproviding care and proper attention to necessary crop and equipment. Assisted in maintenanceand care of orchard, trees, fruit and all farm equipment. Participated in efforts to continue legacyof a family owned and operated Centennial Farm.

Organized and set up weddings, coordinated day-of-wedding efforts. Distilling manager for the rum and other liquors process. Until COVID shut down winery.

Assist executive director in preparation and planning for events. Create partnerships with other internal agencies. Independently compose and types correspondence involving complex, sensitive, and non-routine matters. Represent executive director in various matters, providing input, and exercising signature authority. Assess importance of issues or conflicts, and briefs executive director. Compiles special reports by selecting relevant information from a variety of sources. Prepare materials needed for meetings, such as agendas, handouts, binders, etc. Involved in legislative research. Attends meetings and transcribe minutes. Type contracts, secure appropriate signatures, and track contracts through the approval process. Monitor expenditures and ensures adherence to budgetary commitments in accordance with established policies. Give analytical feed back regarding potential legislation and current policies. Provide organizational and structural support to Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission and the Louisiana Domestic Violence Prevention Commission.

Managed a large staff, worked with a team on a wide variety of projects. Coordinated and managed weddings and other large scale events during the busy-season/summer months.

Involved in all aspects of the legislative process including bill review, preparation for committeehearings, attending sessions of the House of Representatives and the Louisiana Senate. Responsiblefor working with legislative staff to prepare House and Senate floor amendments and floorlobbying. As a legislative analyst, I am responsible for assisting the President/CEO of CheckmateStrategies with advocacy efforts. Checkmate Strategies represents several statewide organizationsincluding the Childcare Association of Louisiana, the Louisiana Orthopedic Association,the Louisiana School Based Health Alliance, the Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association,the Louisiana Society of Hearing Aid Specialists, the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association,the Louisiana Psychological Association and the Louisiana Meat Processors Association.Responsible for attending various meetings such as the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet AdvisoryBoard, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) and responsible for compilingand distributing written reports for clients. Technical Skills include Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and most software applications