Experience

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES, INC.
• Executive Director

  • Jan 2016 - Present

City of Mason, MI
• United States
• Council Member

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020


State of Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

  I'm a dedicated liaison working to provide the best outcomes for Michigan's most vulnerable citizens in the Michigan Legislature. In my three plus years with the Department, I provided leadership on the Department's and the Administration's legislative and policy goals and objectives. I've developed and managed the passage of over 25 pieces of legislation on behalf of various units. I've established and maintained strategic relationships with Department stakeholders and pride myself on bringing a unique perspective as a skilled strategist.



Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association

• United States

• DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

  • Nov 2007 - Apr 2013

  · Manages industry legislative issue portfolio. · Provides testimony and prepare correspondence to state legislators and executive officials. · Reviews and monitor legislative bills with potential impact on alcohol distribution industry. · Develops industry positions on association's behalf. · Serves as the legislative and regulatory liaison and resources to interests at external meetings. · Serves as liaison to the Michigan Recycling Partnership. · Assists in the development of the industry's annual Federal and State legislative and regulatory agendas. · Manages operations of the association's Political Action Committee. · Initiates and implements a broad range of annual giving activities including obtaining new donor prospects for all giving levels and maintaining current donor profiles. · Responsible for association's overall compliance with legislation, rules education, interpretation of laws and codes, monitoring and mentoring Association constituencies regarding legislation and preparation of reports and waivers. · Recommends, develops and implements new processes and programs for political fundraising and giving. · Improved and automated department operations. · Develops variety of detailed reports, informational pieces and analysis. · Increased political contributions by 33 percent. · Writes articles for association publications. · Manages association's public relations and grassroots programs including all aspects of social media.



American Waterways Operators

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

  • Feb 2006 - Nov 2007

  · Managed industry regulatory and legislative issue portfolio. · Represented the industry's legislative and regulatory interests at external meetings, including negotiating legislation. · Developed legislative proposals reflecting the industry's priorities and initiatives. · Assisted in the development of the industry's annual Federal and State legislative and regulatory agendas. · Analyzed proposed federal and state legislation and regulations for its impact on the industry. · Prepared written comments and recommendations to ensure that the industry's interests are represented in all legislative and regulatory arenas. · Drafted testimony for presentation at Congressional hearings. · Managed member communications through industry-wide publications. · Administered 100-member grassroots program. · Managed member volunteer committee consisting of over 100 members on issues relating to industry topics.

• LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2006

  · Managed industry legislative issue portfolio. · Managed member communication through industry-wide publications. · Administered 100-member grassroots program. · Managed member volunteer committee consisting of over 100 members on issues relating to industry topics. · Managed operations of the association's Political Action Committee. · Increased political contributions by 50 percent. · Planned and managed political fundraisers for Congressional candidates.



Small Business Association of Michigan

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ASSISTANT

  • Dec 2001 - Oct 2004

  · Conducted legislative and regulatory analysis on various small business issues. · Managed the industry Political Action Committee. · Increased PAC contributions among membership. · Administered member grassroots program. · Managed member volunteer committees. · Conducted legislative and regulatory analysis on various small business issues. · Managed the industry Political Action Committee. · Increased PAC contributions among membership. · Administered member grassroots program. · Managed member volunteer committees.



Office of State Senator

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• STAFF AID

  • May 2001 - Dec 2001

  · Conducted legislative analysis on various issues. · Performed general office administration. · Conducted legislative analysis on various issues. · Performed general office administration.



Angela L. Madden

• LEGAL ASSISTANT

  • Jan 1997 - May 2001

  · Conducted legal research and analysis on real estate issues. · Managed office functions for two-attorney law firm. · Created and maintained client files. · Drafted client correspondence. · Drafted docket filings. · Planned and managed continuing education courses for REALTORS which were taught by attorneys in the firm. · Conducted legal research and analysis on real estate issues. · Managed office functions for two-attorney law firm. · Created and maintained client files. · Drafted client correspondence. · Drafted docket filings. · Planned and managed continuing education courses for REALTORS which were taught by attorneys in the firm.