Experience

Coupeville School District
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher / Coach

  • Sep 2017 - Present


Washington State House of Representatives

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

• Policy Analyst (K-12 and Higher Education)

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015



Western Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Affairs Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Provide support to best position the University to the legislative and executive branches, and in the community. Work collaboratively with campus community to establish effective communication strategies. Conduct research, policy analysis, develop reports, assist in developing written material and oral presentations, manage social media sites and blog page Provide support to best position the University to the legislative and executive branches, and in the community. Work collaboratively with campus community to establish effective communication strategies. Conduct research, policy analysis, develop reports, assist in developing written material and oral presentations, manage social media sites and blog page

• Legislative Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2013

  Manage daily operation of district office during the interim, and Olympia office during legislative sessions. Coordinate communication between elected officials, staff, agencies, stakeholders and constituents to develop and advance legislation. Assist in developing press releases, speeches, and various events. Represent the office at community events, meet with various constituent and stakeholders groups. Manage daily operation of district office during the interim, and Olympia office during legislative sessions. Coordinate communication between elected officials, staff, agencies, stakeholders and constituents to develop and advance legislation. Assist in developing press releases, speeches, and various events. Represent the office at community events, meet with various constituent and stakeholders groups.



Sherman Farms, Inc.

• United States
• Food & Beverages

• Farmhand

  • 1999 - 2013

  Assist in managing the production, storage, marketing and distribution of hay to a diverse customer base. Field work, equipment repair, heavy equipment operation. Train seasonal employees to complete various farm tasks effectively. Assist in managing the production, storage, marketing and distribution of hay to a diverse customer base. Field work, equipment repair, heavy equipment operation. Train seasonal employees to complete various farm tasks effectively.



Washington State Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Committee Assistant

  • Dec 2007 - Mar 2008

  Legislative session position with the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation Committee and the Senate Agriculture & Rural Economic Development Committee. Legislative session position with the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation Committee and the Senate Agriculture & Rural Economic Development Committee.


Bellingham Golf and Country Club
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Grounds Crew

  • May 2007 - Oct 2007