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Iowa, United States

Design and execute strategies that tell a compelling story, identify and mobilize supporters for a cause, lobby among elected and appointed officials, and ensure clients’ political and regulatory goals are met.

United States

Develop innovative strategic plans for long-term goals and direct the day-to-day operations of a constantly fluid environment with time sensitive deadlines. Balance multiple tasks based on the needs of the organization. Conduct daily staff meetings directing aggressive, but achievable, goals for staff members. Create communications and position papers to present and advance the goals of the organization, including scripts, mailings, polling, fundraising, debate stances and newsletters. Public speaking advocating for candidate. Plan and execute major fundraising events with national speakers, conventions, and precinct caucuses. Hire staff for regional and statewide positions and manage hundreds of volunteers in 99 counties. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases. Data mine prospective donors to grow donor base. Key Contributions: Established and managed cost-effective call center.  Created budget based on projected and historical fundraising numbers. Project manager for major fundraisers, including a dinner for as many as 850 person Successfully organized 183 Iowa Caucuses – including Iowa Presidential caucuses.  Created a caucus finder website for voters to easily find where they vote. Increased social media presence by 2,000 using microtargeting implementation. Scheduled public and media appearances and drove turnout for events.

Managed daily operations of a limited service hotel. Completed management reports including Annual Budgets, Labor, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and weekly schedules. Conducted department meetings and all staff meetings. Responsible for staff development including annual performance reviews and action plans for improvement. Interact with guests ensuring quality service and satisfaction. Worked directly with Sales Department in planning and coordinating meetings and group events. *Developed new markets and expanded company contact and reservations.*Achieved highest occupancy and revenue of Des Moines limited-service hotels for 4 years.*Mentoring staff for management positions.*Ranked 5th out of 325 Sleep Inn hotels nationwide. *Reduced turnover in all departments by 20%.*Designed training manuals for guest service and Front Desk managers.

Provide research for the Senator. Attended committee and sub-committee meetings. Conducted meetings with lobbyist for the Senator. Shadowed the process of developing State of Iowa budget. Familiar with many areas of the Legislative process including committee and subcommittee hearings, policy strategy sessions, and caucus meetings.

Drafted constituant responses to specific issues. Attended committee hearings and lobbyist meetings. Maintained constituant communication in both written and electronic formats. Researched issues as needed for debate and committee hearings.

Open and maintain personnel and small business accounts. Accepted, processed, and finalized installment and home equity loans and lines of credit. Minimize risk by returning overdrawn items. Wire money domestic and internationally. Draft correspondence closing accounts and/or collecting debt. Interacted with Wells Fargo entities refering business. * Trained First Security Bank personel bankers after Wells Fargo acquisition. * Maintained a high level of client satisfaction while growing account portfolio.* Ranked highest in new accounts in year 2000 for the state of Iowa.* Consistently met or exceeded sales expectations.

Master'S Degree, Public Policy And Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Associates Of Arts, General Education

Activities and Societies: Student Government

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Policy Analysis