Experience

Mount Rogers Regional Partnership

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

• Business Investment Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Responsible for coordinating systematic business retention visits with my local and state partners to existing employers in the VIAA region (Bland, Carroll, Galax, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe Counties), with the mission of helping navigate challenges or expansions; while facilitating contact with our partners for an employer's specific needs. Responsible for coordinating systematic business retention visits with my local and state partners to existing employers in the VIAA region (Bland, Carroll, Galax, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe Counties), with the mission of helping navigate challenges or expansions; while facilitating contact with our partners for an employer's specific needs.



Sitz Angus Ranch

• Harrison, Montana

• Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

  Assisted in daily operations of a nationally known and respected purebred angus ranch covering 50,000 acres in Southwestern Montana. Exposed to the irrigation practices, water rights, environmental challenges, grazing federal lands, predator control and conflict, natural disaster mitigation, and more. Assisted in daily operations of a nationally known and respected purebred angus ranch covering 50,000 acres in Southwestern Montana. Exposed to the irrigation practices, water rights, environmental challenges, grazing federal lands, predator control and conflict, natural disaster mitigation, and more.



Pulaski County Economic Development

• Pulaski, Virginia

• Economic Development Assistant (Intern)

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Responsible for assisting the Director of Economic Development in his daily tasks; compiled a comprehensive list of commercial properties for sale or lease in Pulaski County complete with building specs, photos, contact information, and current lease or sale price of the property; Assisted in research related to commercial hemp processing in Virginia; Involved in event planning of meetings, prospect visits, and announcements. Responsible for assisting the Director of Economic Development in his daily tasks; compiled a comprehensive list of commercial properties for sale or lease in Pulaski County complete with building specs, photos, contact information, and current lease or sale price of the property; Assisted in research related to commercial hemp processing in Virginia; Involved in event planning of meetings, prospect visits, and announcements.



Block & Bridle Club at Virginia Tech

• Blacksburg, Virginia

• President

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019



Student Government Association at Virginia Tech

• Blacksburg, Virginia

• Representative for the College of Ag & Life Sciences

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2019

  Organized a CALS Club day in which over 30 CALS Clubs set up booths and recruited students for the Fall 2017 semester. Hold office hours in the Ag lounge for students to come and voice their thoughts and concerns. Posted flyers announcing my role around the Ag buildings for students to see. Have spent over 100 hours towards an effort of establishing a career fair for the College of Ag & Life Sciences. Over the past two years, I have surveyed the students in our College to gauge their interest in a fair, met with individuals on campus who run other fairs for the College of Business, Engineering, Natural Resources, etc. Have also worked tirelessly to survey employers in the Ag industry to gauge their interest in coming to a CALS career fair - the current number of interested employers sits over 110 companies. In addition, I reached out to the administration of land-grant colleges across the country that hold Ag career fairs and quizzed them on how they run their fairs, if they are successful and the advantages they have seen from them. I have compiled all of this information into a variety of documents summarizing the shortfalls of our current career services, advantages of a career fair, a break-even analysis of venues of campus to host a career fair and more while consistently meeting with the Associate Dean of our College. Also, I have persuaded our administration to re-establish a College of Ag & Life Sciences Council by gathering information from other Ag schools that have Council's and presented the structure, benefits and viability of a Council to our College.



Office of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Member of the Governor's Constituent Services office where I was responsible for documenting concerns and policy opinions of constituents, along with assisting in urgent requests for assistance from various state agencies. I was also tasked with helping prepare certificates of recognition for state agencies and constituents upon request. During my time in the Governor's office, I met with several senior members of the Governor's staff to learn more about political strategy, personnel management, leveraging assets, media relations and pushing a consistent brand.



Virginia Tech Student Government

• Blacksburg, Virginia

• Chairman of the General Assembly

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Responsible for the operations and leadership of the legislative branch within the Virginia Tech Student Government Association. This fall, as part of Cabinet, was able to successfully cut our prior budget by over $50,000 and maintain efficiency and effectiveness in our organization. Also successfully solicited applications and made recommendations for 25+ new members to fill vacated seats in our branch. Have worked with legislative members on crafting legislation, reaching constituents and more. Invited and hosted former Blacksburg Mayor, Ron Rordam,; Delegate Chris Hurst; VT Director of Sustainability, Denny Cochrane; and a mayoral debate for Blacksburg candidates. Implemented Rules for the General Assembly, an Internal Affairs budget item and new ways of conducting legislative business.



Virginia Tech Livestock Judging Team

• Blacksburg, Virginia

• Member

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Was a member of the 2017 Virginia Tech Livestock Judging Team. Competed against other land-grant colleges in the sport of competitively judging livestock such as Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Swine. In addition to judging, I was instrumental in creating a team Facebook page and promoting the team through the College of Ag & Life Sciences. Was a member of the 2017 Virginia Tech Livestock Judging Team. Competed against other land-grant colleges in the sport of competitively judging livestock such as Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Swine. In addition to judging, I was instrumental in creating a team Facebook page and promoting the team through the College of Ag & Life Sciences.



Pulaski County, Virginia Administrator

• Pulaski, Virginia

• Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Experienced the process of recruiting businesses to a locality through economic incentives, present business infrastructure and the local workforce. Gained knowledge on the importance of internal structure within an organization and having the right people in the right places. Undertook a project to promote the County's natural resources and attractions by writing up historical/promotional pieces on various places in Pulaski County - wrote articles on the New River Valley Fairgrounds, Calfee Park, Claytor Lake, NRV Airport, Pulaski County High School, the New River Trail and Gatewood Reservoir. Invited to go on dock inspections on Claytor Lake with the County Community Development Director alongside a local contractor and Appalachian Power Representative. Spent time with the Associate County Administrator and Director of Human Services, Finance Director, Building Offical, County Engineer and Economic Development Director.



Bland County, VA Administrator

• Bland, Virginia

• Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Gained knowledge on the annual budget process projections for revenues and expenses. Learned how small localities fund public service projects through donations, grants and county money. Briefed on the importance of broadband infrastructure and the importance of internet in rural counties. Attended a Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) meeting where issues such as taxing authority and the opioid epidemic were discussed among Southwestern Virginia counties. Went on building inspection visits with the County Building Official and Zoning Director. Was present for a Board of Supervisors meeting and Social Services briefing.



Congressman Morgan Griffith's District Office

• Christiansburg, Va

• Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Conducted research on broadband internet providers within the Ninth (9th) Congressional District. Also documented the grant processes for each federal agency including DOJ, DHS, DOD, HHS and more. In spare time, assisted with work updating the office registry of local government officials within the Congressional District. Was invited to attend an Ag Field Day workshop with the Congressman and his District Director as part of a Farm Credit tour including stops at Virginia Produce in Hillsville, VA and Hillwinds Farm in Pulaski, VA.



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern for Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03)

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Was a member of Congressman Heck's team in which I was responsible for putting constituent concerns into a database in response to phone calls and faxes while tagging them for the relevant Legislative Assisant. I was also tasked with leading visiting constituents on tours of the Capitol. Along with these duties, I documented the Congressman's press clips and helped with administrative work within the office. During my free time I sought out interesting committee hearings such as one of partnerships with ASEAN nations, Ambulatory Surgery Centers and more. Attended lecture series speeches by Rep. Marsha Blacksburn, Senator Rand Paul and Rep. Jason Chaffetz.