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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Create and deliver regular communications for Network Operations (Cloud, Equinix Maintenance) and Unified Comms Collaboration tools (Zoom, Box, Cloud VPN, Zscaler, Phone Systems Operations)• Use various channels to disseminate important information via weekly and monthly newsletters, targeted broadcasts for specific audiences, and other written communications, including Knowledge Articles, FAQs, Talking Points, Fact Sheets, Postmortem Reports, Lessons Learned, Key Messages, and… Show more • Create and deliver regular communications for Network Operations (Cloud, Equinix Maintenance) and Unified Comms Collaboration tools (Zoom, Box, Cloud VPN, Zscaler, Phone Systems Operations)• Use various channels to disseminate important information via weekly and monthly newsletters, targeted broadcasts for specific audiences, and other written communications, including Knowledge Articles, FAQs, Talking Points, Fact Sheets, Postmortem Reports, Lessons Learned, Key Messages, and OKRs.• Manage important stakeholder expectations, lead the execution of seamless communication lifecycles, and be a voice for our efforts in high-level meetings to ensure that we are in alignment with agency objectives.• Support important feature and security updates for collaboration tools, including Zoom, Slack, and Box to ensure employees have the most secure and effective platforms for performing their daily tasks. • Support IUSG Cloud and End User teams using Agile methodologies, Jira and Confluence tools, PI Planning, Sprint, and Scrum Meetings, facilitating seamless collaboration and project management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Supported the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate: Office of Mission & Capability Support (MCS).

Woodlawn, Maryland, United States

• Worked closely with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) IUSG Leadership to identify pain points and business needs for the development and execution of communication strategies and outreach to CMS employees.• Applied agile project management methodologies to plan, track, and build roadmaps for a broad scope of communication efforts across a multitude of projects and programs for the agency. • Utilized Jira, a project tracking software, and a variety of collaborative… Show more • Worked closely with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) IUSG Leadership to identify pain points and business needs for the development and execution of communication strategies and outreach to CMS employees.• Applied agile project management methodologies to plan, track, and build roadmaps for a broad scope of communication efforts across a multitude of projects and programs for the agency. • Utilized Jira, a project tracking software, and a variety of collaborative cloud workspace tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and Mural to monitor and control all aspects of a project’s lifecycle. • Implemented testing strategies surrounding the collection of metrics to influence the production of clear and effective messaging for end-users from complex, technical language. Show less

Columbus, Ohio

• Managed the deployment and execution of direct mail and digital advertising programs for advocacy organizations, independent expenditures, candidates, and helped State House and Senate caucuses win more than a dozen competitive and high-profile races. • Collaborated with graphic artists and clients to build scores of thoughtful and compelling creative content and worked with digital teams to optimize the best performing ads using real-time analytics. • Developed communication… Show more • Managed the deployment and execution of direct mail and digital advertising programs for advocacy organizations, independent expenditures, candidates, and helped State House and Senate caucuses win more than a dozen competitive and high-profile races. • Collaborated with graphic artists and clients to build scores of thoughtful and compelling creative content and worked with digital teams to optimize the best performing ads using real-time analytics. • Developed communication strategies and proposals using models and polling data to target voters, utilizing a variety of tools and resources to meet project goals. Show less

New Jersey

• Successfully coordinated a field program for an independent expenditure that aimed to help elect Phil Murphy to the position of Governor of New Jersey in 2017.• Identified and targeted crucial precincts required for high voter turnout. Strategized messaging and outreach programs for various communities, and recruited and trained specialized groups of canvassers in Hudson County.• Achieved a significant increase in voter turnout in Hudson County, exceeding 5,000 votes from the… Show more • Successfully coordinated a field program for an independent expenditure that aimed to help elect Phil Murphy to the position of Governor of New Jersey in 2017.• Identified and targeted crucial precincts required for high voter turnout. Strategized messaging and outreach programs for various communities, and recruited and trained specialized groups of canvassers in Hudson County.• Achieved a significant increase in voter turnout in Hudson County, exceeding 5,000 votes from the previous gubernatorial election. Secured a victory in the county with over 80% of the vote. Show less

317 Pennsylvania Avenue Se Washington, D.C. 20003

• Managed 220+ voter contact programs and more than $1.7 million in business to the firm for Congressional candidates, House Caucuses, and leading advocacy organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Alliance for Justice, and the American Civil Liberties Union. • Oversaw the creation of external business development communications - including website content, social media, and marketing proposals - and utilized project management methodologies to ensure projects were delivered… Show more • Managed 220+ voter contact programs and more than $1.7 million in business to the firm for Congressional candidates, House Caucuses, and leading advocacy organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Alliance for Justice, and the American Civil Liberties Union. • Oversaw the creation of external business development communications - including website content, social media, and marketing proposals - and utilized project management methodologies to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget. Show less

317 Pennsylvania Ave. Se Washington, D.C. 20003

• Collaborated with the President of the firm on scheduling, call-time, and conducting issue and candidate research.• Organized and executed events on Capitol Hill for progressive organizations and Democratic candidates.• Served as a member on the business development and research teams, responsible for contributing in proposal writing and overseeing electoral and ballot initiative research.

University Of Virginia

• Directed student activities for a highly competitive summer course on Virginia politics and government at the University of Virginia.• Worked with fellow managers to develop and implement program strategy for required courses.• Mentored and supervised teams of over 30 students, guiding them in developing policy recommendations on the economy, environment, and public safety for delivery to members of the Virginia General Assembly and relevant stakeholders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted legislative research, attended, and recorded hearings and briefings, performed general administrative duties, assisted with special projects and events, and guided tours of the U.S. Capitol.• Accepted to the highly competitive Washington Semester Program, which included university courses taught on-site, panel discussions by professionals from various industries, and networking opportunities with JMU alumni.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Policy & Administration, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity JMU Democrats JMU Washington Semester- Intern at US Capitol.

Sorensen Institute For Political Leadership, College Leaders Program

"The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership offers an advanced program on public service and leadership for college students..