Experience

Washington Farm Bureau

• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governmental Affairs Outreach Coordinator

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Communicating key department and organizational legislative and regulatory messaging to better support county Farm Bureau understanding, engagement and successful implementation of policies of the organization. Supporting state committees to be better informed on key issues and initiatives for programs and activities relative to the department and organization. Assist the Department Director with reviewing, understanding and developing strategies for assigned areas of legislative activities and governmental agency processes which impact agriculture relevant to Farm Bureau policy. Represent Farm Bureau in communications partnerships or assigned areas, collect information and build relationships with other organizations for legislative and regulatory priorities. Develop and distribute Action Alerts to members, and work with Field Staff to communicate all aspects of key notices to better inform and engage county leadership and members. Create communications tools, blogs, podcasts and text alert systems and other means to engage more stakeholders in key policy initiatives. Support development/publication of organizational news magazine and press releases focused on Governmental Affairs department initiatives. Show less

• Policy and Membership Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Part of the Government Relations team advocating on a state and county level for the needs and priorities of agriculture. • Support the various local county-level Farm Bureaus with administrative and informational assistance. • Develop a variety of networking and collaboration opportunities for the various Farm Bureau members within my region. • Host of the WFB Update podcast where we share important agriculture news and share stories of what farmers and ranchers are doing throughout the state. Show less



Washington State House of Representatives

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Responsible for communicating with constituents effectively and quickly via email, mail, and/or phone. • Collaborate and provide feedback to the Representative regarding legislation, policies, and committee work. • Interact with the Legislators and Agency Liaisons to assist in policy efforts and casework. • Handled all of the constituent casework that was initiated by individuals needing assistance with state agencies. • Oversee/coordinate the Representative’s schedule. • Handle all office work and oversee Interns with the office. • Assist the Representative with the preparation, brainstorming, and wording of legislation. • Meet with constituents and lobbyists regarding issues and legislation on the Representative's behalf. • Keep track of all of the Representative's legislation as well as bills that are of importance to the member during the session. Show less



The Canvas Church

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Lead Pastor

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Responsible for creating and establishing the policies and strategies of a new non-profit organization. • Oversee and lead a team of eight people, each with different roles and responsibilities. • Plan service and outreach opportunities to serve, help, and encourage others within our community. • Network with other ministries, organizations, and partners to best support the mission and work of The Canvas Church. • Responsible for creating and establishing the policies and strategies of a new non-profit organization. • Oversee and lead a team of eight people, each with different roles and responsibilities. • Plan service and outreach opportunities to serve, help, and encourage others within our community. • Network with other ministries, organizations, and partners to best support the mission and work of The Canvas Church.



Committee To Elect Drew MacEwen

• Campaign Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Conducted door-to-door campaigning and material distribution for Representative MacEwen and his campaign for the Washington House of Representatives. • Assisted with the database and spreadsheets regarding the contact information of donors and contributors. • Answered calls as well as responded to correspondence by authoring letters and emails to those interested in the candidate’s campaign and platform. • I would speak to groups regarding the candidate’s platform and position on various issues. Show less



CHURCH BY THE FORT

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Associate Pastor of Discipleship

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  • Responsible for developing and overseeing the small group community for the church. • Develop the structure, forms, and content of each session of Growth Groups within the church. • Routinely preach and lead services at the church. • Responsible for developing and overseeing the small group community for the church. • Develop the structure, forms, and content of each session of Growth Groups within the church. • Routinely preach and lead services at the church.



COVE HOUSE EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER INC

• United States
• Consumer Services

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Oversaw the operations of the three homeless shelter facilities and the community food bank. • Developed the mission and vision for Cove House and provided the organizations needed 5 year plan. • Partnered and networked with various ministries and organizations to aid in the work of Cove House. • Envisioned and executed the development and operation of a free community clinic for our city and a long-term transitional housing program to assist individuals in regaining their lives. • Develop new programs and projects for the betterment of Cove House such as Project Intercession, counseling, life skills training, etc. Show less



U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

• Constituent Services Representative

  • May 2009 - May 2010

  • Receive, process and distribute all the incoming casework to the appropriate Caseworker. • Serve part-time in the copacity of Office Manager insuring that the office functions properly and oversees the Internship Program. • Personally review and mediate high profile or urgent casework as well as directly assist the Director of Constituent Services. • Receive, process and distribute all the incoming casework to the appropriate Caseworker. • Serve part-time in the copacity of Office Manager insuring that the office functions properly and oversees the Internship Program. • Personally review and mediate high profile or urgent casework as well as directly assist the Director of Constituent Services.



U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant

• Casework Director

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2009

  • Interaction with local, state, and federal government agencies on a daily basis through phone calls, written letters, and in-office visits. • Daily oversight of casework that is processed through the Congressman’s office. I have personally monitored, mediated and resolved over 520 cases within the Congressman's office. • I managed all casework involving the Dept. of Homeland Security, Social Security, Department of Labor, Medicare, IRS and other federal agencies. • I communicated with constituents regarding their comments and concerns. • Through daily letter writing and telephone conversations with my constituents and agency liaisons, I have gained excellent communication abilities. • I often represented the Congressman at various functions and events. • For a period, I served as the military liaison and handled casework for veterans and current service members. I arranged for awarded medals and oversaw the Veteran’s History Project. Show less



Kenny for Congress

• Campaign Staff

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2008

  • Served on staff with Congressman Marchant on his 2006 and 2008 Congressional campaigns for the U.S. Congress. • Maintained the campaign database with the contact information for thousands of donors and contributors. • Drafted letters to constituents and donors as well as assisted with the campaign’s finances. • Answered calls as well as responded to correspondence by authoring letters and emails to those interested in the candidate’s campaign and platform. • I would frequently speak to groups regarding the candidate’s platform and position on various issues. Show less