•Conducted research on regulatory and legislative issues related to surface transportation and oceans.• Involved with all aspects of hearing preparation, including drafting memos, witness invitations, and hearing questions for Republican Members.• Assisted professional staff with legislative drafting and coordinated meetings with stakeholders.• Researched and drafted a memo on Delta Queen safety issues, which led to the redrafting of legislation and ultimate enactment as part of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act.• Met with representatives of Federal agencies and stakeholders on surface transportation issues, including autonomous vehicle safety, drug testing, freight policy, Coast Guard issues, and pipeline safety.

• Helped Director of Operations with various administrative tasks.• Managed content on Committee website and helped communications staff with identifying social media trends related to the Committee’s jurisdiction.• Reorganized Committee’s hearing binder system to improve efficiency. • Tracked amendments during Committee Mark-ups.• Supervised Committee’s team of interns.

Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationChairman John Thune• Helped professional staff members draft the FAST act.• Conducted policy research on policy issues and assisted with legislation. • Drafted correspondence for the Committee Chairman. • Wrote hearing memos for Committee Members. • Drafted legislative proposals on transportation safety.• Organized hearing on technological advances in transportation

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Ranking member John Thune

• Conducted research on policy issues and legislation.
• Drafted correspondence for the Committee Chairman.
• Wrote hearing memos for Committee Members.
• Wrote hearing questions for Republican Senators.
• Drafted legislative proposal on transportation safety.
• Organized hearing on technological advances in transportation
• Attended and prepare for briefings and Committee hearings

• Started and operated a successful power washing business for two consecutive summers. • Hired and managed teams to accomplish large projects.

Office of Congressman Tom Petri• Responded to letters and phone calls from constituents. • Signed up co-sponsors of legislation. • Attended briefings and Committee hearings. • Helped conduct tours of the United States Capitol building.

•Delivered correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. •Prepared the Senate chamber for business. •Carried bills and amendments to the desk. •Opened the door for Senators during votes.