Experience

Coeus Creative Group

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Empowerment Coach

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Coeus Creative Group (Formerly WorldLink Communications, LLC.) embraces a behavioral intelligence approach to marketing and talent development. Our philosophy is to focus on people as they are the driving force of success in any venture. Our mission is to become an essential part of our client’s story. We leverage traditional and digital media to connect our clients with their customers on a deeper level. We provide unique training and development opportunities that inspire learning, reinforce critical skills, and promote superior human performance. Our culture of creativity and inquiry translates into compelling and effective strategies that accelerate our customer’s growth. Show less



JCI (Junior Chamber International)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Immediate Past President / Strategic Planning Committee Chairperson

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

• JCI President

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Elected as the 72nd World President of JCI - 102-year legacy, 120 countries, 160,000 members. Traveled to 58 different countries to support the activities and programs of JCI members. Represented the interests of, and spoke on behalf of, JCI members worldwide to partner organizations - including the United Nations and the International Chamber of Commerce. Met with national and local government leaders, businesses, and partner organizations to share the story of JCI and discuss future opportunities for collaboration. Managed 27-member international board of directors and 150-member general assembly. Worked with 120 national presidents. Led the creation and implementation of the 2017 Plan of Action. Integrated the 2017 Plan of Action with the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan and managed the furtherance of the strategic planning, setting JCI up for successful completion in 2018. Show less



Michigan Attorney General

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Attorney General

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2016

  Represent clients in all legal matters, including administrative proceedings and litigation. Prepare memorandums of advice upon request. Review contracts. Meet with clients to provide advice and counsel as needed. Negotiate and interact with opposing counsel as needed. Collaborate with other AGED attorneys and management on joint assignments. Prepare and present training on legal issues of interest to client employees. Represent clients in all legal matters, including administrative proceedings and litigation. Prepare memorandums of advice upon request. Review contracts. Meet with clients to provide advice and counsel as needed. Negotiate and interact with opposing counsel as needed. Collaborate with other AGED attorneys and management on joint assignments. Prepare and present training on legal issues of interest to client employees.

• Chief Executive Assistant to the President

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

• Executive Vice President of the Americas

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

• General Legal Counsel

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013



JCI USA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Vice President

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assigned to Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina

• National Legal Counsel

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

• National Metro Director

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

• State Presidents' Coach

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

• Indiana State President

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008



Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Legislative Director

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Prepare for and staff committee hearings during legislative session and summer study committees. Work with division directors to prepare testimony, presentations, and follow up questions. Testify in committee meetings as needed. Track all bills and amendments. Provide information to legislators on constituent and policy issues. Help develop and prepare Legislative Agenda. Work with Senators, Representatives, other lobbyists, and agencies to draft proposed bills and amendments. Oversee all legislative communications within FSSA. Show less



Hoosier State Press Assn Inc

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

  Jan 2006 session, Jan 2007 session, Jan 2010 session Tracked bills of interest to HSPA through the legislative session. Attended Senate and House Committee hearings as needed. Testified in committee hearings as needed. Attended Senate and House sessions as needed. Drafted amendments on proposed bills. Worked with Senators, Representatives, other lobbyists and agencies to incorporate amendments into proposed bills. Conducted legal research on state and federal statutes and regulations including case law to support or oppose proposed legislation. Show less

• Indianapolis Local President

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005