Chief Operational Officer for The Future of Free Speech at Vanderbilt University. Established leader and entrepreneur who has owned and operated multiple businesses in the hospitality industry in the Nashville community. Additionally, past professional experience includes working in the areas of non-profit, event management, public relations, and government. Has expertise in business development, community relations, brand development, strategic planning, problem and incident analysis, vendor optimization, and budgeting. Recognized as having substantial practical management experience and has worked and employed diverse groups of personnel. Understands the importance of interaction with customers and organizational staff and has always maintained a high level of customer service and client relations.Three years experience with an established CPA firm in business development and community & client relations. Planned and implement public relations initiatives. Worked with creative service agencies, as well as autonomously on projects that include writing, print production, social and digital media. Proven to be an effective communicator able to build consensus among teams to create a unified brand and vision.