• Coordinated all Intergovernmental affairs outreach and public engagement for the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington DC.• Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance small business support initiatives.• Implemented data-driven policies to streamline processes and increase efficiency within the organization.

Coordinate efforts with various auto companies and suppliers to ensure resolution of automotive environmental and bankruptcy issues for state and local communities in the states. Work with local, state and federal officials in 14 states that were affected by the General Motors bankruptcy, to foster the sale and environmental cleanup of the various facilities left behind by the bankruptcy. Collaborate with local, state and the federal government to utilize the $836M General Motors environmental trust that is being used to clean up 90 brownfield sites and return them to productive and profitable use for the affected 50 local communities. Work with “new GM” to help facilitate plant closures around the country to help minimize the effect on local communities and states.Travel extensively through out the trust’s footprint to establish relationships with entities effected by the bankruptcy and to work to continue those relationships in the futureWhite House Council on Auto Communities and Workers 2009 – 2011

Worked with local, state and federal elected officials in 17 states and the federal government to implement strategies to take on the implementation of repurposing former General Motors properties.

Lead a staff of two in coordinating efforts with various auto companies and suppliers to ensure resolution of automotive environmental and bankruptcy issues for state and local communities in the Midwestern states. Work with foundations, non-profits and other private sector entities to harness federal assistance for these communities. Direct advance travel, meeting and event logistics for President Obama and Vice President Biden, traveling with them globally and delivering meeting briefings to them accordingly.Repaired congressional relationships with the Council by meeting with members of Congress to identify issues, creating a streamlined communication process and establishing a weekly update meeting.Collaborated with 16 state Attorneys General to create an $836M General Motors environmental trust that is being used to clean up 90 brownfield sites and return them to productive and profitable use for the affected 50 local communities. Also hired a trust manager and continue to coordinate outreach to federal, state and local leaders.Secured a $2.9M grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the city of Flint, Michigan to avoid mass reductions in force and retain 30 fire fighters; leveraged relationships at four different federal agencies and a member of congress to raise the opportunity.Accompanied President Obama to Detroit, Michigan on numerous occasions for high level meetings with automotive executives; coordinated the meetings and briefed the President.Accompanied Vice President Biden to the war zone in Iraq, attending high level secret meetings with Iraq officials; coordinated U.S. military assets and was privy to Top Secret information.Traveled with Vice President Biden to Egypt and South Africa for the FIFA World Cup games.

Established and directed an advance staff of five that managed all site and travel logistics for the Secretary to various events both nationally and internationally. Worked with the Office of Communications to develop visuals, backdrops and other communication tools to enhance the Secretary’s message during appearances.Exercised political judgment in unpredictable and politically sensitive situations such as the coordination the Secretary’s trip to Rome, Italy for high level meetings with the Italian President on behalf of the U.S. Government.Created and documented common processes and protocols for daily travel and logistics that are still in use today.Obama for America and the Presidential Inaugural Committee; Led a 10 member advance staff in various cities to coordinate nationwide campaign events including the Denver Democratic National Convention and the Wilmington Pre-Inaugural Whistle Stop Train Tour. Also managed VIP guest movements for the Presidential Inauguration.Developed nationally televised campaign events including site location, ensuring appropriate backdrop, coordination with national press corps.Exercised political judgment in unpredictable and politically sensitive situations ranging from managing crowds to balancing the personalities and needs of various high profile elected officials such as Senators Obama, Clinton and Biden.Mobilized all logistical activities surrounding campaign events, including travel arrangements for Senators Obama and Biden, managing the traveling press corps, and providing guidance to the Secret Service and political officials.Hillary Clinton for President 2007 – 2008Primary States Advance DirectorTraveled with and advised Senator Clinton and President Bill Clinton on both political and logistical aspects of national campaign events.

Recruited by the new CEO to travel with and consult on various issues concerning day-to-day operations. Directed a staff of two, managing confidential projects, providing political advice and recommending responses to the CEO regarding internal and external concerns. Maintained a network of elected officials, CEOs and other interest groups on behalf of the CEO.Optimized the CEO’s time and efforts by developing a new procedure for outreach and funneling all requests to a single point of contact. Also set expectations with company staff regarding the CEO’s time and involvement in company activities.

Traveled with and reported directly to the Governor on various political and logistical issues, while managing on the road decisions and an advance staff of six people. Facilitated relationships on behalf of the Governor with business, labor, ethnic, religious, and issue groups, as well as various federal and state elected officials.Facilitated development of a critical state budget by selecting and reaching out to 50 key Michigan business leaders for assistance; managed media events around the state to announce the initiative and the resulting budget.Office of President William J Clinton - Advance Staff; Manage global trips and events, traveling with President Clinton as needed.Kerry/Edwards 2004 Campaign – Michigan 2004

Directed a staff of 10 that managed the Michigan political operations for the national campaign.Granholm for Governor and Transition Team 2001 – 2003Traveling Staff and Director of AdvanceCreated and managed a four member advance department within the transition office.Gore/Lieberman 2000 Campaign 2000