Experience

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  Indiana Apartment Association

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Incoming President

    • Jun 2024 - Present

  • Vice President of Government Affairs

    • Dec 2019 - Jun 2024

    Lead advocacy and strategy for a trade association representing the multifamily housing industry at all levels of government. Draft and analyze legislation, talking points, testimony, and policy. Educate and communicate with elected officials, members, stakeholders, and the public on housing policy. Manage an annual PAC budget of approximately $500,000 to build relationships with key elected stakeholders. Assist and advise the President and CEO on compliance and legal issues.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  • Deputy Chief Of Staff

    • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

    Oversee all activities and staff in the Member’s district offices. Advise the Member on policy and impacts in the district. Coordinate the activities of the Member while in Indiana. Engage with business executives, elected officials, and community leaders to address issues and facilitate relationships.

  • District Director/General Counsel

    • May 2015 - Dec 2018

    Oversaw all district operations for a Member of Congress.

  • Field Representative

    • May 2013 - May 2015

    Oversaw all field operations in Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Kosciusko, Wabash, and Miami Counties. Interacted with business leaders, community leaders, and elected officials to ensure their needs are being met. Engaged in casework involving legal issues affecting Indiana's Second Congressional District. Managed special projects requiring congressional involvement in the southern part of the district.

  • Interim Communications Director

    • Feb 2014 - Mar 2014

    Drafted Press Releases regarding events, legislation, and issues for Congresswoman Jackie Walorski in Indiana's Second Congressional District. Managed social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages) and the Congresswoman's official website. Compiled and conducted morning press briefings for congressional staff and the Congresswoman. Aided in developing messaging and devising media outreach opportunities. Wrote and edited congratulatory letters, constituent letters, speeches, and other documents published to the public.

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  Law Offices of Brian P. Spaulding, LLC

  • North Central Indiana

  • Owner/Attorney

    • Aug 2014 - Jan 2019
    • North Central Indiana

    The Law Offices of Brian P. Spaulding, LLC was a non-litigation law firm specializing in drafting legal documents to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses across Indiana and Michigan.

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  Law Offices of Andrew L. Goldstein, P.C.

  • East Lansing, Michigan

  • Law Clerk

    • May 2010 - Dec 2011
    • East Lansing, Michigan

    - Drafted letters, forms, complaints, motions, interrogatories, briefs, and settlements for a general practitioner. - Assisted in cases involving estate planning, contracts, transactions, family law, collections, automobile no-fault, and worker's compensation. - Prepared and assisted in depositions. - Filed various documents with area courts.

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  Michigan State University College of Law

  • East Lansing, Michigan

  • Land Use Planning: Research and Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2009 - May 2011
    • East Lansing, Michigan

    - Edited and compiled coursework material for the course.- Attended lectures and answered student questions regarding the class.

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  Michigan Department of Attorney General

  • Lansing, Michigan

  • Tobacco and Special Litigation Division Law Clerk

    • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Lansing, Michigan

    - Analyzed arguments and discovery documents for the tobacco market share national arbitration (largest arbitration in nation's history).- Researched and drafted briefs in enforcement actions against non-compliant tobacco manufacturers under Michigan's tobacco qualifying statutes.- Facilitated and drafted settlement agreements with non-compliant tobacco manufacturers.

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  Louis Dreyfus Agricultural Industries, LLC

  • Claypool, Indiana

  • Assistant to the Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

    • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Claypool, Indiana

    - Researched and implemented OSHA and Environmental programs at one of the world's largest biodiesel facilities.- Directed and presented locomotive and rail operation training for all production employees at the facility.- Monitored waste water discharge from the facility.- Oversaw and monitored EPA emissions reporting and compliance issues.

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  Louis Dreyfus Agricultural Industries

  • Claypool, Indiana

  • Biodiesel Liquid Handler

    • Oct 2007 - Feb 2008
    • Claypool, Indiana

    - Inspected and participated in the construction and operation of the world's largest biodiesel facility.- Unloaded and loaded rail cars and trucks with various chemicals and commodities.

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  Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee

  • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Campaign Field Manager

    • Apr 2006 - Nov 2006
    • Indianapolis, Indiana

    - Worked on three state representative campaigns in Northwest Indiana.- Assisted in fundraising, campaign strategy, door-to-door campaigning, debate preparation, press conferences, data entry, media advertising, and coordinating volunteer events.

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  Purdue University

  • West Lafayette, Indiana

  • Men's Basketball Manager

    • Sep 2003 - Aug 2006
    • West Lafayette, Indiana

    - Assisted coaches in practice drills, recruiting, and scouting opponents.- Prepared scouting reports, practices, and road trips.- Worked in very stressful and pressure situations on a daily basis.

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  Indiana House Republican Caucus

  • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Member and Constituent Services Intern

    • Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
    • Indianapolis, Indiana

    - Fielded constituents and lobbyists questions and requests for four legislators including the Indiana House Floor Majority Leader.- Prepared documents, drafted notes, and researched laws in order to prepare legislators each day for their floor responsibilities.- Covered committee hearings, and monitored legislation as it moved through the process.