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Tampa, FL, US

• Develop and implement strategies to navigate Federal Transportation policy and address infrastructure challenges resulting the failed policies of the Biden Administration.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to advocate for funding and resources to support real infrastructure projects.
• Conduct research and analysis on transportation issues to provide informed recommendations to policymakers.

Represent clients' interests before government entities across a wide range of industries.Public & Private Sector Subject Matter Expertise:Over 15-years of experience in Transportation, Energy, Infrastructure, Education, Criminal Justice, Insurance, Appropriations, Information Technologies, and Public Administration.Strategic Advising & Planning:Advocacy.

Advised Florida based companies on International Trade with a focus on logistics and shipping.

Lakeland, FL, US

• Helped to create public sector solutions that improve quality of life for citizens and agencies administering them.
• Utilize government contacts to build working public/private relationships with state agencies nationally.
• Find and qualify, business opportunities; negotiate contracts and service agreements across the country.
• Draft in-depth bid responses to proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) for public sector funding and grant opportunities.
• Work with the marketing and communications team to develop strategic plans to grown Kyra's presence in all 50 states.
• Represent Kyra as a subject matter expert in Transportation, Energy, Education, Criminal Justice, Insurance, and Regulatory Affairs.

Washington, DC, US

• In the role I served as a member of the Department's Senior Leadership Team advising the Secretary of Transportation on a daily basis.
• Manage logistics of official events in which the Secretary of Transportation participates domestically and internationally.
• Supervise $100-million+ grant award roll-outs nationally covering all aspects of transportation and infrastructure funding. This included media and stakeholder engagement, and marketing initiates.
• Lead the planning and execution of U.S. delegations to foreign countries to achieve the mission goals.
• Serve as an official representative of the Department and of the Secretary at public and private functions.
• Advise public and private sector leaders on transportation-related budget and policy items that may affect their interests.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Traveled ahead of the President and Vice President to coordinate and facilitate proper execution of public appearances.
• Coordinated with U.S. Secret Service; local law enforcement; elected officials, stakeholders, guests, and military in preparation for Presidential speaking engagements.
• Worked with a team to build out large events attended by thousands of people.

Sunrise, Florida, US

• Served as a contract lobbyist advocating in front of the Florida Legislative and Executive Branches for an array of companies across several industries.
• Managed clients from a myriad of industries in front of the Florida Legislative and Executive Branches: HCA; Disney; Lennar; G4S; CEMEX, Duke Energy; Broward Teachers Union; LKQ; WellCare; Geico; Federated National.
• Collaborated with the Governor’s Office, the Florida Senate, and the House of Representatives to pass legislation and secure budget appropriations on behalf of clients.

Tallahassee, Florida, US

• Served as the Commission’s Chief Lobbyist, responsible for the development and passage of the agency’s legislative package.
• Managed the team in charge of procuring state budget appropriations making up the Commission's base budget and additional funding for special projects.
• Drafted and/or lobbied for policies benefitting the Commission. Defended against potentially harmful policy.

Tallahassee, Florida, US

• Lobbyist for the Department of Corrections.
• Served as a conduit between DOC and elected officials.
• Collaborated with legislators and staff to draft legislation vital to the agency’s core mission and secure funds for the agency budget.

• Traveled ahead of the Governor to manage appearances and events.
• Coordinated with local and national media groups, law enforcement, elected officials, citizens, and stakeholders.

• Budget and Policy Analyst
• Drafted and proposed policy and budget changes to the Governor, the legislature, and state agencies.
• Analyzed policy and budget line items to ensure they were in line with the Governor's agenda.

Tallahassee, FL, US

• Legislative Aide to Florida's 12th Senate District.
• Managed the Senator’s legislative agenda and duties in Tallahassee and Tampa district offices.
• Served as the spokesperson to constituents, stakeholders, media, and the Tampa business community.

• Drafted and presented key information to Senate & House members, along with state & national media.
• Helped found the Florida TaxWatch Center for Smart Justice. The Center for Smart Justice actively coordinates a statewide effort with key state and national partner organizations to bring smart, reasonable, and.

Tallahassee, FL, US

War Room Director overseeing rapid communications and research. Contributed to Oppo Research and media outreach.

Tallahassee, FL, US

Managed the reelection campaign for FL HD30 beginning after the August Primary Election through the General Election.

• Senior analyst for energy related programs receiving state or ARRA funding.
• Tracked legislative issues for the Florida Energy & Climate Commission and the Public Service Commission.
• Headed the auditing of all federal and state funded programs including the Florida Solar Rebate Program and the Energy Star Rebate Program.
• Managed the competition the Governor's Solar Rebate Program.
• Part of a team attempting to stimulate the state's economy by making Florida more energy efficient.

• Medical/Hydrocolloid Sales - Conducted market research, lead promotions, and completed sales to Hospital groups in the New England and Florida Gulf Coast market.
• Worked with distributors, nursing home groups, and wound care clinics.
• Conducted in-service training for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and wound care specialists on the uses for hydrocolloids and the advancing technology in exudate collection.
• Established prospective groups and market contacts.
• Mentored fellow sales representatives in forming business plans and strategies.
• Developed companywide tracking mechanisms for sales, prospects, and goals.

Boston, MA, US

• Handled Homeowners claims in the field.
• Investigated homeowner claims for fraud.
• Conducted on-site estimates and paid for losses within hours of the event.
• Administrative duties included tracking the amount of incoming claims.
• Accredited Claims Adjuster Course: Completed at Seminole Community College on March 4, 2006.
• Licensed Claims Adjuster in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice/Criminology

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