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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Bipartisan consulting firm analyzing, developing, and executing tailored public policy and legislative strategies for stakeholders. Proven judgement, technical, and political expertise with relationships that make the difference between success and failure in a complex landscape. Achieve results with a relentless focus combining policy, procedural, and political expertise.The firm’s name comes from James Madison in Federalist No. 10: “A republic is the delegation of the government to a small number of citizens elected by the rest.” At Republic Consulting, we help our stakeholders engage with and influence those elected citizens.http://republicconsulting.com/index.php

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Congressional Affairs Officer in the United States Army Futures Command (AFC) Congressional Affairs Contact Office. Technical expert and authority on all congressional activities performing and overseeing the full range of congressional liaison responsibilities. Undertook actions for the commanding general that carried consequences across the Department of the Army for plans and programs based on congressional importance and stakeholders. Advised the organization commander and senior leadership on all aspects of the legislative portfolio. Developed, prioritized, updated, and implemented for the commanding general the command Congressional Action Plan that effectively supported the Department of Defense and the priorities and goals of the Department of Army Future Force Modernization Enterprise. Maintained liaison with and represented the command in connection with matters of congressional interest, inquiry and investigation at all Department of the Army, Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff legislative liaison levels, and United States Congress.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as a member of Congressional Affairs Directorate responsible for the planning and development of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA (ALT)) congressional strategy to support the Army's policy agenda and broader Department of Defense legislative program, priorities, and goals. Provided centralized coordination, integration and synchronization of all ASA (ALT) congressional activities. Assisted the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison and Secretary of the Army Financial Management-Budget Liaison in articulating Army and ASA (ALT) programs, budget, and Army Acquisition Executive initiatives to Congress. Assisted Director of Congressional Affairs in preparation of annual congressional engagement strategy, execution plan, and timeline. Supported development and led execution of congressional engagements for principle, executive service members, and internal stakeholders. Conducted legislative authorization and appropriations policy analysis. Collaborated in principles congressional hearing preparation and execution. Received, assessed, assigned and consolidated staff responses for congressional request for information.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represented the Secretary of the Army in the United States House of Representatives. Responsible for maintaining liaison with Members of Congress, their staff, and legislative committees. Acted as the Army's focal point of contact to Member offices and committees on matters of mutual interest to the Legislative Branch and Army. Planned, coordinated, and led Congressional Delegations (CODEL) on world-wide fact finding and investigative missions. Ensured timely and accurate responses to Member constituent requests for assistance and information. Promoted legislative objectives and programs that benefited the manning, training, equipping and sustaining of the United States Army.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as Military Legislative Assistant for a six-term Member of Congress. Responsibilities included drafting legislation, writing floor speeches and statements, addressing defense related constituent issues, and preparing Member of Congress for committee deliberations and floor debate. Advised and assisted Legislative Director on legislative issues including defense authorizations and appropriations, foreign policy, and veterans affairs. Conducted research, made vote recommendations, and drafted Member statements and constituent letters within legislative areas of responsibility. Staffed Member in meetings with groups and individuals within legislative areas of responsibility.

Multiple Conus And Oconus Locations

Master’S Degree, Graduate School Of Political Management, Legislative Affairs

Prestigious master's degree program is the only master’s program exclusively devoted to the study of applied politics in the legislative.

Bachelor Of Science, Summa Cum Laude, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Sergeants Major Course (Class 62), Military And Strategic Leadership

The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (formerly the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy) is acknowledged by military and civilian.

Associate’S Degree, General Studies