Influences the strategic direction of initiatives by establishing and fortifying relationships with government agencies, industry associations, and relevant stakeholders to promote client and partner interestsDirects externally facing events to highlight client and partner initiatives to Members and cultivate a positive perception; Participate in 100+ events throughout the year including fundraisers, conferences, meet-and-greets, coffees, company retreat, and trade organization events Leads the identification, monitoring, and analysis of pertinent policy trends, legislative proposals, and issues impacting clients and partners; Offers thought leadership throughout the development of briefing papers, and consultation responses; Contributes insights in internal policy meetings Develops strategic business development strategies for GovTech and SLED (State, Local and Education) Sales teams

Leverages understanding of regulatory landscapes to provide expertise that ensures alignment with legal and ethical standards; Advises external colleagues and teams on public policy matters to shape the development of products, services, and policiesDevelops and implements effective strategic communications to articulate client and partners perspectives, concerns, and objectives; Represents clients and partners with policymakers and stakeholders to shape public policy outcomes that impact operationsStrategically coordinated and facilitated 100+ policy briefings and collaborative strategy sessions to secure over appropriations for nonprofits and workforce development initiatives; including $1.8 million for mental health, suicide prevention, & substance abuse programs; $1 million for youth coding programs; $500k for collegiate scholarships for minority students; and $500k for statewide after school reading programs for at-risk youth in low-income communities. Formulated and executed business development enhancement strategies to improve sales team efficiency for GovTech, Utility, Lighting, Energy service company (ESCO), SLED (State, Local and Education) and IT companies; Scaling business opportunities through data-driven market trend analysis Executed 50+ digital Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising campaigns engaging more than 4.5 million people advertising events across 15 statesEstablished and nurtured strategic partnerships with external organizations to enhance awareness and comprehension for political strategy development in energy policy; data privacy policy; Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy; and education policy; facilitate internal alignment on key initiatives with federal and state stakeholders.Managed legislative initiatives for 10+ partner, clients and non-profit organizations on appropriation committees for criminal justice; education; environment; economic development and general government services

Drafted, coordinated, and provided strategic direction for Congressional campaign staffers as Senior Advisor to a Member; providing daily memos and materials for members of Congress, key stakeholder events such as policy briefings, media, coalition building, legislative roundtables, private meetings and engagement opportunities

Hired to improve management and internal legislative operations, by increasing clientele, and the efficiency of firm lobbyists and attorney(s). Increase legislative appropriations while enhancing relationships with local, state and federal government officials. Improve financial compensation reporting structure for state agency review. Revamp legislative proposals, Political Action Committee policies and overall legislative reporting for organization. Executive leadership role includes general business management, media relations, community relationships, and multi-million dollar campaign finance and budget management. Represent the interest of the firm and its clients with government leaders, during legislative committee meetings, press conferences, and business meetings.

Political Leadership Boot Camp is a highly-acclaimed leadership development program of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. It is designed to generate a deep pool of political professionals who are well-qualified to lead the development of public and private sector policies, political campaigns, or issue advocacy.

Conducted legislative research, bill analysis, constituent correspondence, and policy matters for leadership and freshman members of the Florida House of Representatives. Prepared community outreach and intergovernmental relations events with local, state, and federal officials.

Hired to adhere and comply with security policies and Federal procedures relating to the US Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, Regulation CC and Regulation DD. Also responsible for adhering to company policy regarding customer relationship(s) and providing account maintenance for various customers interested in Checking, Savings, Certificates of Deposit, and Commercial Banking.