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Dalton, Georgia, United States

Dalton, Georgia

Managed all aspects of chamber activitiesWith community leaders and volunteers, founded 5-year community strategic planning process called Believe Greater Dalton ("BGD"). Management of Believe Greater Dalton is handled by the Greater Dalton Chamber.Through BGD, helped found Dalton's first business incubator, the Dalton Innovation Accelerator ("DIA"). Also helped found PitchDIA, DIA's semi-annual entrepreneurial pitch competition. Our first winner went on to appear on Shark Tank and receive an investment for his invention of a water soluble glue for building blocks.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Member of senior management teamResponsible for Chamber's public policy programDirects Chamber's education and workforce development strategiesResponsible for leadership development programsSupervises staff of three

Richmond, Virginia Area

Member of the senior management teamResponsible for Chamber's public policy programDirected Chamber's workforce development strategiesDeveloped and implemented Chamber's early childhood development strategiesAssisted in Chamber CEO transition, taking on significant additional responsibility during transitionResponsible for community and public engagement strategiesSupervised staff ranging between six and ten employees

Chesapeake, Va

Founded subsidiary company, Legislative Strategies Group LLCControlled and developed all legislative and political strategies for firm and clientsResponsible for development of new client baseAlso includes all duties listed under Governmental Affairs Director below

Chesapeake, Va

Directed all client's governmental affairs activities at state and local levelIncreased governmental affairs client base from one to four clientsDirected all political and public policy strategy for Hampton Roads REALTORS AssociationProvided direct management of the Hampton Roads REALTORS PAC, one of the largest in the state at the time

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Worked closely with founder and CEO of one of Virginia's most successful lobbying firmsResponsible for all events, including political fundraisers and client appreciation eventsManaged firm and client political contribution plansAssisted in implementation of political and strategic planning for various clientsConducted in depth political and legislative research for the firm's client base