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Manage Communications Staff. Develop and Implement Communications Strategies for Republican Members of the Illinois Senate, including traditional print and electronic media, e-communications, websites and social media.

One of two External Affairs team managers for Illinois. Helped develop, oversee and implement external relations, including relationships with key stakeholders, corporate partners and public officials.

Developed and implemented economic development strategies for a city of more than 100,000. Managed the city's federal Housing and Urban Development program, the city's Tax Increment Financing Program and the city's tourism promotion agency.Served as the chief negotiator for the Mayor in attracting, financing and developing the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for the city of Springfield. Responsible for multiple downtown redevelopment projects, including a major renovation of the city's Old State Capitol plaza and the restoration and adaptive re-use of an abandoned and dangerous major structure (Old K-Mart Building) into a successful retail/residential complex.