Experience

National Confectioners Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Government Affairs

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  1) Manage federal government affairs functions for the trade organization that represents the $49 billion U.S. confectionery industry. Conduct daily federal lobbying activity and oversee coordination of grassroots, PAC, state affairs and regulatory functions while reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Public Policy. 2) Oversee legislative portfolio encompassing taxes, trade, agricultural subsidies, nutrition, pensions, sustainability, cannabis, supply chains, and other issues. Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress and staff, focused primarily but not exclusively on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, as well as the House Ways & Means and Senate Finance Committees. Oversee annual legislative fly-in and government affairs responsibilities at NCA’s annual trade show and other industry events.3) Represent the industry on association boards and legislative coalitions spread across the food and beverage production sector and other areas pertaining to tax, nutrition and other issues. Oversee the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy, a multi-sector coalition that counts trade associations, companies, think tanks, non-profits and others as members. Show less

• Director Of Government Affairs

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

• Senior Manager of Government Affairs

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

• Manager of Government Affairs

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018



The Normandy Group LLC

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

• Deputy Director of Federal Affairs

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015

  1) Worked with a diverse, bipartisan team serving clients in finance, technology, higher education, non-profit advocacy, and other sectors. Among other clients, managed the federal relations portfolios for the third-largest higher education system in the State of Texas, the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, an international insurance company, and several municipalities across the United States. 2) Managed intelligence gathering and issue monitoring, as well as strategic counseling and political assessment services. Constructed legislative agendas pursued through engagement of both the legislative and executive branches. 3) Built legislative coalitions, coordinated and executed messaging and advocacy campaigns, and garnered political support for initiatives that extended well beyond items on the legislative calendar. Clients included: The Texas State University System, Auction.com, TIG Insurance, The City of San Marcos (TX), Forest City Enterprises, The Council for Opportunity in Education, and others. Show less



U.S. House of Representatives Education and the Workforce Committee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Feb 2011 - May 2014

  1) Assisted staff members in crafting, introducing, and promoting House legislation for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind). 2) Completed committee oversight activities and drafted correspondence with various departments and agencies. 3) Prepared Members and staff before committee hearings and markups using preparatory materials that I drafted. 1) Assisted staff members in crafting, introducing, and promoting House legislation for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind). 2) Completed committee oversight activities and drafted correspondence with various departments and agencies. 3) Prepared Members and staff before committee hearings and markups using preparatory materials that I drafted.



American University School of Public Affairs Leadership Program

• Student Member

  • Aug 2007 - May 2011

  1) One of thirty-five selected students for the Leadership Program 2) Coordinated anti-gentrification rally with other students for service project 1) One of thirty-five selected students for the Leadership Program 2) Coordinated anti-gentrification rally with other students for service project



Semiconductor Industry Association

• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

  1) Collaborated with National Science Foundation to create online educational content regarding semiconductor industry 2) Provided research framework for an article by George Will on the value of the semiconductor industry 3) Edited and updated website content 4) Drafted letter to congressional leadership regarding legislation on behalf of S.I.A. and industry partners 5) Oversaw social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 1) Collaborated with National Science Foundation to create online educational content regarding semiconductor industry 2) Provided research framework for an article by George Will on the value of the semiconductor industry 3) Edited and updated website content 4) Drafted letter to congressional leadership regarding legislation on behalf of S.I.A. and industry partners 5) Oversaw social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)



Republican National Committee

• United States
• Political Organizations

• New Media Division Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  1) Designed and inserted content in re-launch of GOP.com 2) Tested and edited content of social media applications before launch 3) Administered social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 1) Designed and inserted content in re-launch of GOP.com 2) Tested and edited content of social media applications before launch 3) Administered social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)



John McCain For President

• Volunteer, Intern

  • Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

  1) Conducted tracking and analysis of broadcast, print, and online media 2) Prepared and distributed daily breakdowns of candidate’s media appearances to campaign staff 3) Briefed Sen. McCain on polls when he was in Washington, D.C. 4) Reported results of Governors’ races to campaign on election night 1) Conducted tracking and analysis of broadcast, print, and online media 2) Prepared and distributed daily breakdowns of candidate’s media appearances to campaign staff 3) Briefed Sen. McCain on polls when he was in Washington, D.C. 4) Reported results of Governors’ races to campaign on election night



Office of PA State Rep. Marguerite Quinn

• Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  1) Oversaw various constituent services 2) Utilized CS4 (Constituent Services 4) database system 3) Merged mailings 4) Served as assistant at various meetings and public functions 1) Oversaw various constituent services 2) Utilized CS4 (Constituent Services 4) database system 3) Merged mailings 4) Served as assistant at various meetings and public functions



NoneSuch Farm Market

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stocker

  • Jul 2005 - Aug 2007

  1) Worked part time as a stocker, loading and unloading fruits, vegetables, etc. for sale 2) Worked cash register 3) Cleaned store at end of each evening shift 1) Worked part time as a stocker, loading and unloading fruits, vegetables, etc. for sale 2) Worked cash register 3) Cleaned store at end of each evening shift



Office of Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick

• Intern

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2006

  1) Managed the phone network 2) Utilized the IQ Database System to categorize constituent emails and letters. 1) Managed the phone network 2) Utilized the IQ Database System to categorize constituent emails and letters.