• Informed states and territories about role of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.• Served as liaison to state governments and others in establishing state organizations and coordinating events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.• Increased by 800% the number established state 250th organizations dedicated to the commemoration as well as significantly increased of the number of states interested in creating their own 250th organizations.• Created and executed state relations strategic plan for America250.• Developed comprehensive database of every state and territorial elected government leader, staff, and contact information utilized for commission communication with states and territories.• Participated in events hosted by state officials involving the development and promotion of their state commemorative organizations and efforts.• Worked with governors’ offices, state legislators, and state officials in creation of commemorative organizations through legislation and executive action.

• Represented industry before Congress and the Executive Branch.• Led coalition of trade associations which successfully resulted in introduction of legislation in US House of Representatives and US Senate to amend the Affordable Care Act to correct treatment of seasonal employees, attaining 100% increase in support from previous Congress.• Secured and organized two White House briefings from two presidential administrations for all attendees of association’s annual legislative conference.• Managed association’s PAC, attended fundraisers, filed all PAC reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), developed grassroots communications strategies, and increased participation of association membership in PAC fundraising.• Initiated social media campaign of government relations activities to inform and involve industry members and increase exposure of priority issues. • Wrote articles for weekly government relations newsletter for association membership. • Identified key public policy issues of importance to industry and developed strategic plan to address those policies.

• McBurney Strategies provides government relations services at the state and federal levels including tailored grassroots and direct advocacy campaigns.• Retained to build multi-state coalition of state and local associations and legislators in support of federal permitting for a multi-billion dollar energy venture.• Initiated grasstops advocacy campaign to generate comments to U.S. Department of State in favor of an international construction project.

• Represented industry before Congress and the Executive Branch, formulated and implemented government affairs strategies in an array of policy areas including labor, immigration, taxation, internet transactions, among others.• Prevented a $750 million annual loss to industry through the creation and successful implementation of a strategic advocacy campaign against a proposed government data methodology change.• Initiated and led coalition of trade associations, local government associations, public sector unions, and others that blocked legislation which would have placed industry in jeopardy of approximately $775 million in increased taxes annually. • Cultivated and maintained working relationships with senior executives of member corporations, individual companies, and association issue committees to supplement and support advocacy efforts.• Created multi-state legislative campaign which included meetings with gubernatorial staff, state cabinet officials, state legislators and providing state committee testimony.• Built coalition of 42 trade associations and led effort which successfully resulted in the enactment of legislation that blocked regulations which would have cost industry approximately $76.3 million per year.• Served as liaison to association’s Industry Real Estate Finance Advisory Council (IREFAC), comprised of the chief executive officers of the industry and the principals of real estate investment banks. • Created highly effective nationwide, multi-industry grassroots network of federal, state, and local trade associations, small business owners, and local government officials.• Utilized media, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Politico, to further association’s policy objectives as on-record spokesperson.

• Appointed by President of the United States to the Senior Executive Service• As assistant secretary level position in sub-cabinet agency, planned, coordinated and administered GSA’s legislative affairs as well as liaison activities with the White House, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other executive branch agencies.• Managed a staff of 13 career government employees and political appointees and a budget of $1.4 million. • Initiated only congressional hearing on legislation to implement the President’s Management Agenda.• Represented GSA administrator at congressional hearings, interdepartmental conferences, including the Executive Office of the President, and with state, local and private organizations.• Worked directly with Members of Congress, congressional committees or their staffs regarding legislation or other matters.

• Directed governmental affairs activities for taxpayer watchdog group to Congress and the Executive Branch.• Developed policy positions and public relations strategies to reduce wasteful government spending and enhance profile of organization. • Created working relationships with corporations and lobbying firms to advocate policy objectives.• Authored position papers, reports, congressional testimony, and correspondence to members of Congress and the Executive Branch. • Developed and participated in bipartisan coalitions spanning the political spectrum.

• Served as senior advisor to Congressman and handled legislative issues including appropriations, budget, taxes, immigration, and small business, among others. • Served as staff Co-Director of a bipartisan coalition of members of Congress that sought to eliminate wasteful government spending. • Drafted legislation in the areas of appropriations, budget, taxes, immigration, and others.• Responsible for development and implementation Congressman's legislative initiatives and strategies. • Served as liaison to interest groups involved with member’s legislation and activities.• Wrote congressional floor statements and op-eds.• Represented Congressman at public events.