Experience

The Ehrhardt Group

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Public Affairs

  • May 2022 - Present

• Senior Account Supervisor

  • May 2021 - May 2022

• Account Supervisor

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

• Senior Account Executive

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  - Coordinate advocacy campaigns to support specific industries, legislation, candidates and policies by increasing public approval and engagement through digital outreach, earned media, advertising and community outreach programs- Provide counsel to a variety of clients, such as ExxonMobil, the Louisiana Chemical Association and the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, on crisis communications, media engagement, digital branding, public awareness and mobilization for issues such as Industrial Tax Exemption Program applications, legislative budget cuts, threats of litigation and public personnel incidents- Manage a number of teams, consisting of both internal colleagues and external stakeholders, to achieve specific goals, such as the passage of legislation, election of supportive candidates and coordination of events with 1,000+ attendees

• Account Executive

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant/ Policy Advisor

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  - Managed health care, family and women’s issues portfolios, including legislative initiatives that expanded access to telehealth services, encouraged the use of advance directives, and provided relief and flexibility for employers, providers, and patients in complying with the mandates of the Affordable Care Act - Collaborated with grassroots organizations, think-tanks and broad-based coalitions to develop, support and drive messaging for the Congressman’s priorities - Managed health care, family and women’s issues portfolios, including legislative initiatives that expanded access to telehealth services, encouraged the use of advance directives, and provided relief and flexibility for employers, providers, and patients in complying with the mandates of the Affordable Care Act - Collaborated with grassroots organizations, think-tanks and broad-based coalitions to develop, support and drive messaging for the Congressman’s priorities



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015



Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

• Research Staff

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  - Organized Committee Hearings by arranging witness testimonies, memos, and binders.- Researched environmental issues ranging from the Clean Power Plan to Hydraulic Fracturing - Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling conference calls and meetings, formatting official letters, gathering signatures for official Committee letters, and delegating assignments to interns - Organized Committee Hearings by arranging witness testimonies, memos, and binders.- Researched environmental issues ranging from the Clean Power Plan to Hydraulic Fracturing - Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling conference calls and meetings, formatting official letters, gathering signatures for official Committee letters, and delegating assignments to interns



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  - Organized tours of the Capitol, White House, and other Washington landmarks by coordinating schedules and communicating with constituents and visitors’ offices - Ensured a proper flow of information by answering phones, checking voicemails, transferring calls and leaving messages for members of the staff- Assisted staff with various legislative projects, such as writing letters and tracking amendments- Acted as a gatekeeper to the front office while greeting visitors and alerting staff of meetings



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ways and Means Committee Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Assisted the Committee Staff in researching means-tested programs such as TANF, SSI, and UI• Helped plan Subcommittee hearings by sending official correspondence to witnesses and providing background research to Members• Conducted research for press releases, Subcommittee hearings, and policy legislation• Attended Committee hearings and Human Resources policy briefings • Assisted the Committee Staff in researching means-tested programs such as TANF, SSI, and UI• Helped plan Subcommittee hearings by sending official correspondence to witnesses and providing background research to Members• Conducted research for press releases, Subcommittee hearings, and policy legislation• Attended Committee hearings and Human Resources policy briefings



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Created a directory of federal, state, and local elected officials for the newly redistricted Louisiana First Congressional District• Maintained an excel document of constituent letters and addresses• Created voter registration packets to be sent to new homebuyers • Created a directory of federal, state, and local elected officials for the newly redistricted Louisiana First Congressional District• Maintained an excel document of constituent letters and addresses• Created voter registration packets to be sent to new homebuyers



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• D.C. Intern

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Organized and executed daily tour and flag requests• Drafted constituent letters and press releases on critical policy issues such as foreign affairs and health care• Executed daily office tasks such as answering phones, sorting mail, and running errands• Acted as a constituent liaison for Town Hall Phone Banks• Attended IQ training session • Organized and executed daily tour and flag requests• Drafted constituent letters and press releases on critical policy issues such as foreign affairs and health care• Executed daily office tasks such as answering phones, sorting mail, and running errands• Acted as a constituent liaison for Town Hall Phone Banks• Attended IQ training session



Phyllis Perron and Associates

• Legislative Intern

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011

  • Tracked relevant state legislation such as insurance, small business, and pharmaceutical policy• Attended relevant Committee hearings and took notes to send to clients• Wrote legislative weekly updates and monthly newsletters for clients• Assisted in planning and execution of the Louisiana Pharmacy Association Convention • Tracked relevant state legislation such as insurance, small business, and pharmaceutical policy• Attended relevant Committee hearings and took notes to send to clients• Wrote legislative weekly updates and monthly newsletters for clients• Assisted in planning and execution of the Louisiana Pharmacy Association Convention