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Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Conceptualizes and focuses on general operations and policies of state government, including agency governance and oversight, administrative procedure, state personnel management and certain public employee benefits, procurement and contracting, and emergency management.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Tracked memorandums, lawsuits, and redistricting litigation from the Department of Justice and other groups. Read, researched, and analyzed all federal and state legal precedent on redistricting, the Voting Rights Act, and the Florida and United States Constitutions. Assisted in development of graphics, content, and structure of the state’s redistricting website www.FloridaRedistricting.Gov.

Spring Hill, Florida

Managed and coordinated all policy and appropriations outcomes for clients, with issues encompassing higher education, K-12, criminal justice, energy and environment, children and families, and local government. Collaborated with partners securing grassroots support and developing coalitions to maximize legislative reach and influence.

Palatka, Florida

Researched and drafted legislation, creating supporting materials in preparation for committee testimony and bill presentations. Provided strategic development of all policy initiatives, coordinating with committee staff, members, and state agencies to advocate for the Representative's issues.

St. Augustine, Florida

Appear on behalf of the State of Florida for first appearances, arraignments and pre-trial hearings. Help negotiate dispositions in misdemeanor, criminal traffic and felony courts. Assist Misdemeanor Attorneys on construction of legal arguments, research on relevant case law and interview witnesses in preparation for trial.

Jacksonville, Florida

Managing a case load of seven clients with issues ranging from domestic battery, aggravated assault and violation of injunctions and probation. Conducting research in the field of electronic monitoring and IP addresses concerning Facebook and various other social media websites. Successfully negotiated the dropping of three cases with the State Attorney’s Office.

Brooksville, Florida

Researched motions regarding “stand your ground” appeals and issues relating to “competency to stand trial.” Drafted and assisted with direct and cross examination questioning in juvenile cases. Helped with depositions on animal abuse and battery against a Law Enforcement Officer.

Northeast Florida

Formulated and executed ideas on campaign strategy, promotion and messaging. Developed and supervised the implementation of the phone banking operation. Aided with the overall grassroots program, voter outreach and canvassing coordination.

Brooksville, Florida

Prepared and organized creative voter outreach initiatives for local schools and community organizations. Coordinated and managed all poll worker recruitment, orientation, education and training. Implemented voter education and improvement programs. Special liaison to the community of behalf of the Supervisor of Elections, when necessary.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Monitored and analyzed legislation that was pertinent to FLPBA. Worked with State Senators and Representatives on policy issues of pension reform, pay raises, and collective bargaining while building relationships with legislative and committee staff. Assisted with the completion of city pension reform bill.

Tallahassee, Florida

Analyzed and submitted reports on Florida Senate and House Committees. Compiled and distributed outgoing clientele mail. Helped mediate meetings between clients and public officials.

Florida State University

Lead and oversee an organization of 90 members including 16 officers. Accountable for the welfare and dignity of the chapter and its members.Prepared and managed an itemized budget of over $10,000.

Brooksville, Florida

Administer the daily course assignments with approximately 30 students, tutor students challenged by course material, and furnish end of day reports to teachers on daily learning outcomes.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Environmental Law, Election Law, Constitutional Law

Activities and Societies: Legislator for the Student Bar Association

Master'S Degree, Applied American Politics And Policy

Bachelors, Political Science And History

Activities and Societies: President of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity International, Tennis Club, and SAA.