• Led interagency efforts with the USDA Forest Service (FS) to design the ~$220M Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP) which supports wood-processing facilities across the country• Served as the policy expert on mass timber for the RD Mission Area; advising the Deputy Undersecretary and other senior leaders as to what it is and how it can be supported through current and new programs at RD.• Represented RBCS on interagency efforts to grow the BioPreferred® Program; specifically with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), industrial hemp, and overall marketing and adoption of the program• Prepared materials for and staffed the Deputy Secretary on travel and stakeholder events• Assisted with and moderated three large-scale convenings of State Directors, Business Program Directors, and National Office staff in Washington, DC, and New Orleans, LA• Developed programming for and moderated ~10 Quarterly All-Hands Meetings for the Agency (~110 staff)• Served as the political liaison to the USDA Historical Society, advising on volunteer management, communications strategy, and overall institutionalization of the Society and its museum space• Trained ~30 staff – in 1-hour sessions – on the use of a new correspondence software program• Onboarded the Agency’s new Director of Guaranteed Lending and Special Projects Advisor

• Administered ~300 data calls (~14/month) at the Agency, Under Secretary, Secretary, and Inter-Agency level• Oversaw a three-year Agency reorganization initiative requiring extensive internal coordination• Coordinated with State Directors on policy initiatives, Administrator travel, and program/staff-related issues• Directed all staff recognition efforts: length of service awards, retirement letters, and Secretarial awards• Staffed principals – including the Administrator and Deputy Undersecretary – on trips and stakeholder events• Provided administrative support for five ARPA programs totaling ~$2B in guaranteed loans and grants• Managed “Return to Work” initiatives including space preparation & records management (250+ boxes)• Drafted SOP for multiple administrative work streams including weekly reports, mail processing, and others• Created a Microsoft Teams training series that was incorporated into agency and interagency meetings• Processed, edited, and/or drafted 500+ pieces of correspondence for Members of Congress and stakeholders

• Administered ~120 data calls (~30/month) at the Agency, Under Secretary, Secretary, and Inter-Agency level• Prepared agency programs and staff for three near lapses in appropriations during Fiscal Year 2024• Assigned technical assistance review of Farm Bill and other Legislative matters to career staff which ultimately were re-submitted to Congress (continuation of similar work done as RHS Chief of Staff | Apr. 2023 – Jul. 2023)• Prepared transition materials and processes for historic, generational leadership change in the RBCS National Office to ensure continuity of operations after loss of 70 cumulative years of institutional memory • Onboarded the Agency’s new Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Chief of Staff from Jan. – Feb. 2024

• Administered ~230 data calls (~60/month) at the Agency, Under Secretary, Secretary, and Inter-Agency level• Managed emergency obligation efforts – prior to Congressional rescission – of ~$75M in budget authority within one month (May 2023); ensured funds made it rural medical institutions and rural renters• Spoke on behalf of the Agency and Administrator in meetings with external and internal stakeholders• Revamped Administrator-level processes, including weekly reports, file storage, correspondence, & data calls• Drafted materials, memos, and talking points used by the Administrator, Under Secretary, and Secretary• Handled HR- and union-related matters for an Agency of over 600 nationally dispersed staff• Onboarded the Agency’s new Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff from Jun. – Jul. 2023

Activities/accomplishments combined under "Special Assistant"

• Ranked in the Top Five nationally for field organizing with volunteer shifts recruited and completed• Managed and trained five fellows and two deputies in a metrics-and-relationship focused organizing program• Processed close to 8,000 total volunteer shifts in phone banking, auto-dialer, and text banking• Oversaw the management of three county level volunteer organizations and over 150 out-of-state volunteers with a dedicated focus on volunteer retention and satisfaction• Designed unique social media outreach including fun videos, the #JOEhio campaign, and “Mar-a-Larkey”• Developed original training programs and presentations for use with volunteers

• Worked in Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Oklahoma • Organized three counties in Western Iowa where Joe won or over-performed compared to the rest of the state• Worked closely with Latino communities in Iowa and African American communities in South Carolina• Managed and monitored two deputy field organizers and over four campaign fellows• Developed the “Meet an Organizer” virtual training series to educate volunteers on digital engagement efforts• Contributed to decisive primary victories for the campaign in Charleston, SC, and Palm Beach, FL• Coordinated, on average, 15 volunteers daily and participated in three major GOTV/Caucus efforts• Designed unique digital initiatives to promote events and engage with voters/caucus-goers• Served as the Office Manager for the West Central Iowa Regional Headquarters during the Iowa Caucus• Planned and implemented multiple events ranging from potlucks to principal events and meet-and-greets

• Created and scheduled all social media posts across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram• Coordinated social media activities between all associated Graduate Student Councils (GSC) for a total of 18 managed pages across social media platforms• Implemented weekly, monthly, and quarterly social media reports and set goal metrics for posts• Redesigned the GLC’s “Graduate Gazette” newsletter and grew subscriber base to over 4,000• Grew the Click Rate and Open Rate for the newsletter from the low-10% range to over 30%• Managed a $15,000 rebranding contract over seven months that resulted in new logos for the GLC and associated GSCs along with a new shared website • Designed an automated submission portal for student applicants seeking GLC grant money

• Drafted social media content for national AARP channels: AARP Advocates (Audience: Facebook – 286K and Twitter – 47.5K) and Fraud Watch Network (Audience: Facebook - 131K)• Worked to inform and activate seniors around issues such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and Elder Scams• Analyzed data from Facebook and Twitter to highlight posting insights and strategy options and created weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports• Filmed, edited, and produced original video content and live videos for distribution on national channels and our 53 state and territory office channels• Assisted in paid promotion, targeting of audiences, and engagement of Digital Influencers on social media

• Scripted, filmed, and developed an online video series for the hospital’s onboarding program• Processed, organized, and digitized over 500 past and current contracts (with accompanying documentation and receipts)

• Met regularly with key faculty and administrative members to communicate student concerns• Advocated for improvements to the campus shuttle service program for graduate students which involved multiple meetings with the campus transportation dept. and a campus-wide survey• Served on the Service Committee and assisted with the planning and promotion of volunteer opportunities for graduate students

• Digitized, organized, and cataloged over 8,000 employee records on the hospital’s internal HR system• Established an electronic organization system (with a key) to professionalize and institutionalize best data management practices• Developed donor and employee recognition programs with the Office of Marketing

• Engaged with and taught students from Kindergarten through 5th grade• Worked one-on-one with children who were intellectually, emotionally, physically, or behaviorally challenged• Served twice as a Literacy Associate for the summer school program where I worked with students on developing their reading and cognition skills

• Created and edited content for publication on the Iowa Conference’s website• Conducted and transcribed interviews to formulate stories• Learned best management practices for operating a website

• Founded the "the Acorn," the first professional satirical paper in campus history and became the largest and most active collegiate satirical publication in Iowa• Oversaw an annual operating budget of $6,000• Managed a 15-member volunteer staff of writers, editors, and graphic designers• Published three-to-for articles and videos a week on our website and multiple social media sites• Designed and distributed a once-a-semester print edition newspaper that utilized an innovative distribution system and “guerilla” marketing campaign• Launched an official unofficial campus mascot named “Stormy the Squirrel”

• Responsible for 40 to 60 students of sophomore age or older• Managed and submitted building maintenance requests on behalf of residents• Created and led over 25 active and passive floor, area-wide, and campus-wide programs over the course of three years (e.g., brick painting, Super Bowl watch parties, cook outs)• Performed regular campus-wide walk-arounds of the Junior and Senior apartments• Conducted conflict resolution sessions with students and handled crisis situations as needed• Designed and maintained bulletin boards and other hall decorations and improvementsTimeline of Employment2014-2015: Residential Advisor w/50 students (Sophomore Dorms)2015-2016: Programming Advisor w/40 students (Sophomore & Junior Dorms)2016-2017: Residential Advisor w/60 students (Junior & Senior Apartments)

• Managed an operating budget of $350,000 and a capital improvements budget of over $100,000• Edited and rewrote in their entirety the SGA’s finance code, elections code, and constitution and bylaws• Oversaw four student committees made up of 22 senators, class presidents, and managers• Created a partnership with the Iowa Secretary of State to better address student concerns about new voting laws• Engineered an aggressive capital improvements schedule for the campus and partnered with the Alumni Association to garner further funds for new projects• Formed the Internal Affairs Committee which launched a new website, social media plan, and created a system for drafting and releasing press releasesDuring my tenure, I served on the following campus-wide standing and special committees:• Board of Trustees - Resource Management Committee (standing)• All-Campus Budget Committee (standing)• Diversity & Inclusion Committee (standing)• CFO Search Committee (special)• Service Coordinator Search Committee (special),• Civic Action Plan Committee (special)• Campus Lighting Committee (special)

• Responsible for 40 sophomore and junior students• Trained and managed five Residential Advisers (RAs)• Performed regular walk-arounds of the second-year area residential halls• Conducted conflict resolution sessions with students and handled crisis situations as needed• Planned and managed large-scale events for the campus community and second-year area • Designed and maintained bulletin boards and other hall decorations and improvements

• Chaired the Financial Advisory Committee twice (Freshman Year and Junior Year)• Served as the mediator between the student government and any student groups seeking funds• Oversaw the complete overhaul of the Finance Code and created educational materials to help student groups make better budget requests• Implemented a capital improvement projects pipeline overseen by the FAC• Chaired the Student Advocacy Committee (Sophomore Year)• Spearheaded efforts to review and rewrite sections of the Student Handbook• Created a new, more in-depth role for student government in the creation of May Term courses

• Coordinated social media activities for the hospital’s nonprofit thrift shop• Developed guidelines and posting strategies for the thrift shop with occasional graphics creation• Created materials for displays used by the hospital at public events like the county fair• Collected data on services offered by competing clinics and hospitals in the region• Compiled a comprehensive database of physician photos for use in the hospital’s marketing

• Designed a new tourism website for Denison and Crawford County• Researched and compiled information about local businesses and services• Sold advertising for large-scale community events and encouraged local businesses to join the Chamber

• Job-shadowed every department head in the city for at least one week during the internship• Worked with the CFO during the city’s budgeting process and engaged in their review and auditing processes• Coordinated efforts between the City and City Council to advance the city’s development and community outreach plan• Helped organize a successful Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) campaign to finance the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant• Served in the day-to-day work of each department including: City Clerk / Finance Dept., Community Development, Police Dept., Fire Dept., Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks & Recreation, Street Dept., Water Pollution Control, and Municipal Utilities

Race: Iowa Secretary of StateCandidate: Brad Anderson• Led efforts to form a Republicans for Anderson group• Coordinated statewide outreach to traditional civic groups like Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions• Conducted in-depth opposition research through online newspaper databases• Assisted voters in finding their polling locations or getting their mail-in ballotsOutcome: While Anderson lost in an incredibly tight election, he ultimately was the highest vote-getting statewide Democratic candidate that election cycle.

Race: Iowa's 3rd Congressional District (US House)Candidate: Monte Shaw• Assisted with organizing and planning campaign events and fundraisers• Conducted voter outreach and database management• Engaged and communicated with delegates to the 3rd District Special ConventionOutcome: In the five-person race with no incumbent, Shaw finished in the top three with no candidate receiving enough votes to win. Shaw eventually lost in the Special Convention election held for the Third Congressional District.

Race: Mayor of IndianolaCandidate: Kelly Shaw• Implemented a GOTV campaign for students at Simpson College• Distributed campaign materials on campus and coordinated candidate visits to campus• Wrote LTEs and other content for publication in the local and campus papersOutcome: In a three-person mayoral race with no incumbent, Shaw won with a comfortable margin.

Race: Denison Community Schools - Board of EducationCandidate: Joe Lally• Planned all campaign events, press conferences, and candidate appearances• Designed all campaign materials and social media pages• Crafted a voter outreach strategy based on registered voter data for Crawford CountyOutcome: In a five-person race with three incumbents, Lally was the second highest vote-getter and the only candidate to knock off an incumbent.