Experience

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

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

• Manager of Policy and Programs

  • Aug 2017 - Present



The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • 2015 - Aug 2017



Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce

• Member of Executive Board

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016



Illinois State Senate Democratic Caucus

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Assistant-Senator Kotowski 28th District

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015



Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

• Legislative Affairs

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015



Office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn

• Legislative Affairs Dunn Fellow

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Monitor and track legislation on behalf of State agencies • Compile data on State minority contracts • Produce daily reports of bill action for Legislative Affairs staff • Prepared research on projects • Monitor and track legislation on behalf of State agencies • Compile data on State minority contracts • Produce daily reports of bill action for Legislative Affairs staff • Prepared research on projects



Illinois Federation of Teachers

• Springfield, Illinois Area

• Intern-Collective Bargaining

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Assisted with contract negotiations in Winchester and Cuba School Districts • Wrote contract language on behalf of support staff • Conducted a financial analysis, as tool to negotiate for wage increases • Formulated a “cost out” report which outlines pay with raise • Logged my daily experiences as an intern • Researched contracts for Western Illinois University arbitration case • Assisted with contract negotiations in Winchester and Cuba School Districts • Wrote contract language on behalf of support staff • Conducted a financial analysis, as tool to negotiate for wage increases • Formulated a “cost out” report which outlines pay with raise • Logged my daily experiences as an intern • Researched contracts for Western Illinois University arbitration case



University of Illinois at Springfield

• Graduate Assistant-Department of Educational Leadership

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  • Assisted professors with academic projects and office support • Researched textbook new editions for online coordinator • Created English as Second Language brochure using Publisher • Organized a listing of all publishing companies and contact information • Prepared and distributed mass mailings using Excel and Microsoft Word Mail Merger • Attended and take minutes during bi-weekly department meetings • Coordinated the alumni project by contacting alums and collecting testimonials to post Show less



U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin

• Intern

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Reviewed incoming mail and distribute mail to appropriate colleagues/divisions • Acted as liaison regarding constituents issues and concerns • Attended legislative meetings for upcoming bills, community needs and policies • Researched and communicated with staff aides regarding Federal issues • Assisted with the Military Academy Scholarship Program application process • Prepared formal correspondence for the Senator addressing constituents issues • Prepared the distribution of absentee ballots by researching Circuit Clerk Office contacts and locations Show less



Illinois Secretary of State

• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009