Experience

Cornerstone Government Affairs

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Mississippi Department of Revenue

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2020



EdBuild

• United States
• Public Policy Offices

• Director of State Engagement

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Use knowledge of political and governmental structures to strategically place educational reform proposals in the best position for success in state legislatures across the country• Interpret large data sets to inform recommendations for policy changes and educational reform; produce materials that represent our findings in a way that is clear, concise and compelling• Supervise a staff of two data and policy analysts to ensure that grant deliverables are met in a timely manner• Develop and implement plans with leadership team that balances mission-driven work that aligns with national and state priorities and best positions proposals for success



Mississippi Legislative Budget Office

• Senate Budget Officer

  • Aug 2013 - May 2017

  • Provided the Senate Appropriations Committee detailed briefs regarding items that directly and indirectly affected the State’s $20 billion budget• Produced comprehensive budget proposals for Senators and Senate staff• Drafted all appropriation bills and general bills requested by members of the State Senate• Researched a variety of public policy subjects pertinent to fiscal affairs• Communicated the goals and implications of specific fiscal policies to members of the media, state agencies, and corporate entities

• Budget Analyst

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Developed funding recommendations for the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by comparing fiscal year expenditures, analyzing performance measures, and communicating with assigned state agency budget representatives• Assisted both House and Senate Appropriations Committees in the legislative process, working closely with relevant subcommittee chairmen• Prepared appropriation bills for passage by the Mississippi Legislature• Responded to agency and legislative inquiries for budget analyses



Collins Financial Group, LLC

• Financial Consultant

  • Feb 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Provided detailed financial solutions to clients regarding the protection of assets and planning for the future• Promoted the firm at different community events, including golf tournaments, chamber events, and fundraisers• Serviced existing accounts in order to maintain healthy relationships with clients • Provided detailed financial solutions to clients regarding the protection of assets and planning for the future• Promoted the firm at different community events, including golf tournaments, chamber events, and fundraisers• Serviced existing accounts in order to maintain healthy relationships with clients



Madison City Chamber of Commerce

• Member

  • 2010 - 2011



Millsaps College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Baseball, All Conference

  • 2008 - 2009



University of Mississippi

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Baseball, SEC West Divisional Champion, Oxford Regional Champion

  • 2004 - 2005