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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Led the committee’s political operations for the 10 Southeastern United States with focus on identifying and strategically managing opportunities and challenges for the republican party on a regional and national scale. Liaised for the RNC between campaign strategists, national committees, and the White House. Created and managed budgets and directed 90+ staff members across six states.

Selected by the 74th Governor of North Carolina to lead re-election initiatives following successful management of 2012 campaign. Directed budget, staff, and daily operations for the 2016 Gubernatorial campaign. Established state and county vote goals and strategized market-specific outreach and candidate visits to meet objectives. Served as primary contact for daily public relations efforts.

Raleigh, Nc

Recruited to join the public strategy firm following successful campaign management and election of Pat McCrory. Directed day-to-day operations for the North Carolina office and implemented public affairs services and press relations for political candidates, advocacy groups, non-profits, and corporations.

Oversaw staff and daily operations for the Gubernatorial campaign while managing a multimillion-dollar budget. Developed and implemented weekly communications review and strategy to promote McCrory’s positive campaign with focus on fixing the state’s challenged government and economy.

Washington, Dc

Led external message development for a 50-state, industry-wide consumer engagement campaign, including a targeted three-tier state approach to track, message, and implement an educational program around clean and responsible natural gas usage. Coordinated cross-functional support of brand messages and public affairs tactics among stakeholders.

Worked on or advised numerous political campaigns; including leadership roles with a national political committee and executive director of a statewide political committee, also served as a presidential appointed staff assistant at the United State Department of Labor.