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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Athens, Ohio, United States

Manages operations and strategizes the advancement of government affairs deliverables for the firm’s public sector clientele; including K-12, higher education, non-profit, council of government, and coalition-based entities.

Athens, Ohio, United States

• Administers all government affairs work on behalf of multiple Appalachian Ohio non-profits and Councils of Governments, including the Appalachian Children Coalition and Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools.

Athens, Ohio, United States

* Competitively selected to participate in the comprehensive leadership and economic development training for people who work in Appalachia. Topics include building workforce ecosystems, infrastructure, regional tourism, and leadership capacity. * Fellows participate in a curriculum developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the University of Tennessee's Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Research legislation and attend briefings relating to U.S. Healthcare and Women’s Reproductive Rights, on the Senator’s behalf. Research and briefing summaries are used by the Legislative Team to create bills and public announcements • Respond to constituent requests for information and assistance with government services

Kent, Ohio

• Serve as a liaison between community members and internal Recreational Services staff to coordinate both private and community events • Explain facility policies to nonmember guests, collect safety waivers and process reservation payments for 3 separate departments (Operations, Aquatics, and Adventure Center) within the facility

Kent, Ohio, United States

• Supervise the Operations Department to ensure the facility is properly staffed, safety measures are in place and strictly enforced, and task assignments are executed correctly and efficiently • Review daily operations and assess priorities to assign tasks to a staff of up to 7 Specialists and Assistants on shift

Kent, Ohio, United States

• Collaboratively creates innovative exercises for newly hired staff to foster inclusion and teach workplace culture• Recruit, interview, and train new employees and current employees for 3 levels of promotional opportunities • Planned monthly full staff trainings centered around National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Competency Standards for 80+ staff members

Kent, Ohio

• Responded as primary caregiver in high-stress situations while de-escalating emergencies in collaboration with Emergency Medical Services and the Police Department • Demonstrated problem solving skills and active listening to provide quality customer service • Maximized public speaking skills to execute tours for guests, prospective students and members• Directly supervised student staff of while simultaneously overseeing a 153,00 square foot recreation facility

Kent, Ohio

• Assisted with equipment checkout, cleaning, facility safety/risk management and monitoring designated areas • Utilize interpersonal and collaboration skills to operate as a team to best serve Kent State University’s students and greater community

Kent, Ohio, United States

• Managed fundraising call time and donor research, coordinated volunteer recruitment and phone banking efforts to target key voter demographics in preparation for Betsy Rader’s District 18 race for the Ohio State Senate • Used social media and other campaign software to run a state senate race safely and efficiently during the COVID-19 pandemic

Marysville, Ohio

• Operated production machines, completed job quality and production reporting, and ensured quality control requirements

Cadiz, Ohio

• Coordinated campaign events, created public service announcements, and organized constituent data in NGP VAN campaign database• Contacted prospective voters in person and by phone to solicit support and recruit volunteers for the campaign

Political Science, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Washington Program in National Issues – WPNI (January 2021 - Present) • One of 20 students selected.

High School Diploma