Independent consulting business focused on project management, marketing, fundraising, grant writing and governmental affairs. Clients included:• 16Tech: Oversaw property management for multiple buildings, parcels, and contractors to ensure successful renovation into a BioCrossroads industrial innovation park.• Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corporation: Delivered key insights as Asset Manager for community development programs by guiding a team of 3 employees, directing a $6M budget, and managing 70 rental units.• Baron Hill for U.S. Senate: Spearheaded political & field operations for statewide campaign for U.S. Senate seat of a 5-term congressman by gaining 6000 certified signatures, overseeing correspondence & documentation with 92 county organizations & 9 congressional district chairs, and leading a team of interns & volunteers.• Marion County Election Board: Created and implemented training program distribution for 500 inspectors, judges, and poll workers, while guiding project management & regulatory compliance for election materials distribution for 600 precincts.• John Layton for Sheriff: Orchestrated fundraising initiatives, voter engagement, and presentations as Field Director for a $500K campaign with 100+ volunteers.• Athenaeum Foundation: Served as Development Coordinator for non-profit & historic landmark property management by leading fundraising & engagement efforts, hosting annual GermanFest festival, and value-added event management & brand awareness.

• Administered all political & field operations across Indiana for a senate seat featuring 5-term congressman.• Directed a statewide petition drive to achieve 6000 certified signatures, resulting in the candidate's name placed on the ballot.• Acted as a critical liaison between the political party and 92 county organizations, 9 congressional district chairs, and a team of interns & statewide volunteers.• Developed and implemented an engaging advisory council process to recruit 200+ super-volunteers of elected officials & union representatives.

• Managed and developed event fundraising and drives for The Arc of Indiana.• Headed marketing and growth of The Arc Trusts, pooled trusts that serve citizens with disabilities to promote the security and quality of life for them and their families.

• Managed 3 employees and more than 130 properties including 70 scattered site rental units.• Managed property redevelopment projects funded through federal grants.

• Established key network partnerships between statewide governmental & private business entities by representing a stormwater, wastewater, and site development engineering firm.• Rolled out creative brand development strategy involving sustainable design, environmental protection improvement, and cost-savings.• Utilized negotiation skills to win contract with the City of Columbus, OH, enabling Williams Creek to draft the sustainable development standards & policies for the city and county.• Managed contract with City of Columbus, which produced in consistent revenue increases for the company over the next 2 years.

• Served as a brand ambassador & representative for a civil engineering firm specializing in road & bridge design for state & local governments across Indiana.• Secured $2.5M in contracts with INDOT & The City of Indianapolis to execute the high-profile design, construction, and inspection for the new Indianapolis Airport passenger drop-off bridge.

• Appointed by Governor O'Bannon to oversee Indiana's bi-partisan agency in charge of the state's election process & requirements.• Implemented online digital report filing, resulting in reduced data collection & entry costs and unnecessary paper usage.• Co-manager of the agency in charge of Indiana’s election process and requirements which included serving as an advisor to the state legislature.• Serving as staff to the Indiana Election Commission and the Bipartisan Task Force on Election Integrity;• Certifying statewide ballot structures; maintaining and posting campaign finance reports to www.indianacampaignfinance.com for all state candidates, committees and PACs.• Conduct year-round training and trouble-shooting with county clerks and voter registration officers, including hosting an annual conference of more than 400 election professionals.

• Managed media and public relations for the Commission and Indiana’s three public ports. • Implementing three-pronged strategic marketing focus (Economic Development Attraction, Cargo Generation and Public Education)• Edited and published award-winning Indiana Portside Magazine, brochures and website about Indiana's ports (www.portsofindiana.com).Directed various marketing projects via printing, video production, freelance research consultants.• Coordinated public events featuring Governor Frank O'Bannon, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kernan, senators, congressmen, state legislators and regional and national business leaders.