Government and Public Relations• Develop and implement strategic advocacy campaigns; manage internal teams and processes; co-manage clients, serving as the lead in some instances.• Pitch and secure news story and op-ed placements; write and develop press and related materials, including communications plans, op-eds, letters, talking points, releases, advisories, backgrounds and pitches.• Advocate among diverse array of congressional offices on behalf of clients; develop policy backgrounders and other collateral and written materials for congressional audiences; coordinate and report on lobbying efforts.• Counsel and train clients, constituents and other stakeholders for congressional and media engagement.• Assist in the development of social media and digital marketing copy and materials.• Manage and oversee research and writing projects conducted by interns and junior staff.• Past and current accounts include: Professional Golf Association, Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart Health Foundation, Coalition of International Development Companies, Creative Associates, National Photonics Initiative, El Universo, 100,000 Strong Foundation, Tamil American Peace Initiative, Carbon Fund, Common Ground, Susan G. Komen and former Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Irene Pollin.

Great start-up experience, where as a full-time contractor, I helped launch the professional tennis team's inaugural season in Washington, DC.

Led and implemented XM Radio’s first-ever consumer response strategy to address hundreds of email inquiries per day; commended by senior management for having “executed with perfection.”Developed “prepackaged” responses to common questions and provided unique responses on an ongoing basis; responded personally to every email received. Tracked email inquiry trends, reported findings and important developments to senior-level executives and provided strategic recommendations for programming and services based inquiry data.Also worked at the company in between semesters, during the summer of 2004.