Bluebird Solutions is a boutique consulting practice specializing in: public affairs, issues management, government and community relations, strategic communications, sports management, leadership and strategy. Key successes: • Provided strategic planning, government relations and communications consulting to Nashville Soccer Holdings, LLC and MLS2Nashville over a two-year period which resulted in approved financial and operational agreements for a $275m soccer stadium and a private 10-acre development at the Fairgrounds Nashville. • Other clients include: Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association, NAIOP – Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance, and Advocate Marketing + Print.http://www.bluebird-solutions.com

Public Administration instructor in the graduate MSP program.

Instructor for courses in Political Communications (Department of History, Politics and Philosophy) and Advocacy and Diplomacy (Department of Communication and Journalism)

Manage public affairs at the state and local level across the chapter; develop and oversee member events; manage membership services; oversight of workforce development, craft training and educational programming.• Increased student enrollment in craft training programs by over 100 students (2018 enrollment: 400 students in Nashville and 125 in Knoxville).• Earned 2017 ABC national award for membership growth and retention.• Accomplished 100% of the established state legislative priorities, including the 2017 IMPROVE Act• Developed program materials and rollout for GoBuild Tennessee, a $3.5 million, three-year multimedia workforce development campaign. Coordinated hiring process for new statewide grassroots coordinator.

Oversight, capital upgrades, operational assistance, management of contracts for the following properties: LP Field, Bridgestone Arena, First Tennessee Park and Ford Ice Center; manage 13-member board of directors; worked closely with Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators and Nashville Sounds ownership and senior staff.• Oversight and construction of the 10,000 seat Frist Tennessee Park development for the Nashville Sounds; total project spend of $92-million financed through revenue bond transaction; aggressive construction timeline of 16-months; negotiation of deal with all parties.• Opened Ford Ice Center in September 2014 with the Nashville Predators; $15 million project; 86,000 square-feet.• Major events: NHL All-Star Game (2016), NCAA Women’s Final Four (2013), multi-year SEC basketball championship deal establishing Nashville as the prime venue (2015-2025).

Directed strategic initiatives around business recruitment and operations for the department;recruitment of business and industry including the negotiation of incentive packages; expanded and grew existing industry segments particularly within the Nashville MSA; and other special projects assigned by Commissioner Hagerty.• Business recruitment in areas such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, and Phoenix.• Conducted international trade mission to Sydney, Australia representing Tennessee and Nashville; featured speaker in Sydney and Penrith; met with U.S. Trade representatives and healthcare executives.• Landed projects included: Sprint call center near Bristol which created 673 jobs and considered a “top ten” deal in 2011; and TPR, an automotive cylinder manufacturer, in Lawrenceburg which created 93 jobs initially and expanded after one year.• Worked closely with the following companies on new or expansion projects: PraxAir, Schrader Electric, Electrolux, NHK Seating, Spirit Aerosystems, Pillsbury Winthrop, Asurion, Greenbrier Distillery, LMG, iOstudio, and HCA (data center). • Served as department representative on intergovernmental task forces such as obesity, transportation + infrastructure, and labor training + workforce development.• Appointed as the state’s representative to the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturer’s Association (TAMA) in 2011.

Advised Mayor Karl Dean in the following policy areas: legislation, policy, strategic planning, board + commission appointments, coalition building, satellite cities, special projects, crisis management and other public affairs.• Portfolio included the following Metro departments: Planning, Codes, Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Sports Authority, Nashville Electric Service, Historic Commission + Zoning, and Public Works.• Key Tennessee General Assembly legislation passed: charter school enhancements and reform (2009); anti-gang legislation allowing jurisdictions to enjoin certain gang member activities (2009); tourist development zone (2010); legislation related to the construction of Music City Convention Center (2008-2010); regional dedicated funding for mass transportation (2009); and LP Field Privilege Tax (2009).• Key Metro Council legislation passed: Music City Convention Center (2007-2010); Hazard Mitigation Program (2010); Clean Water Infrastructure Program (2009); city operating budget (2008-2010); capital budget (2008 + 2010); Predators Lease Agreement (2008); and procurement non-discrimination (2008)• Coordinated the Mayoral appointment and confirmation of 43 various boards and commissions.