Director Of Government Affairs

• Nov 2015 - Present

Lead government affairs team for the largest local apartment association in the nation. Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials across 11 counties in North Texas. Lead government affairs team for the largest local apartment association in the nation. Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials across 11 counties in North Texas.

Account Supervisor

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

Provided strategic communications and legislative support for the largest electric transmission and distribution company in Texas – Oncor Electric Delivery. Created content for client presentations, company newsletter, company intranet, and political action committee. Responsible for all media intelligence and media reports for senior leadership, governmental affairs team, corporate communications team, and board of directors. Assisted with the development of campaign plans and grassroots strategy for the 2015 Texas legislative session. Managed communications and events for employee-run political action committee (Oncor Texas State PAC). Organized strategic plan for political action committee to support business-friendly candidates in elections for the Texas Legislature. Developed and execute internal and external communications strategies for Oncor’s governmental affairs team and corporate communications team during the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature. Show less

Director of Legislative Advocacy and Media

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2014

Led government affairs and media relations efforts for the fourth largest chamber of commerce in North Texas. Managed all strategic relationships and outreach strategies with elected officials, key staff, and government entities at the local, state, and federal level. Created and managed the Chamber’s internal and external public policy communication plan and messaging. Developed and implemented Chamber’s federal and state legislative priorities during the 83rd Session of the Texas Legislature and the 113th Congress through grassroots lobbying, communications, and public speaking initiatives. Coordinated and executed numerous public policy events – including the Chamber’s first-ever Congressional Roundtable - to enhance and promote the Chamber brand and stakeholder priorities. Responsible for media outreach, Chamber brand management, and communication strategy. Served as media spokesman at press conferences, editorial board meetings, and TV and radio interviews. Built strong bipartisan relationships with members and staff of the Texas House, Texas Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and U.S. Senate to influence policy making. Established relationships with business and community leaders, trade associations, key stakeholders, and chambers of commerce across Texas. Regularly made public presentations to the Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber Executive Committee, professional associations, business organizations, and community and civic groups. Directed all transportation and infrastructure policy initiatives. Produced the first-of-its kind public policy e-newsletter for the Irving Chamber. Created and maintained Twitter account dedicated to advocacy and public policy. Developed legislative advocacy website to inform members about legislative and regulatory issues. Managed the Chamber's political action committee and Transportation Management Association. Show less

District Communications | Constituent Services Representative | Campaign Manager

• Aug 2008 - Nov 2012

Served as a liaison between the federal government and constituents. Analyzed federal legislation and drafted public policy position papers. Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and elected officials on the federal, state, and local level. Drafted numerous press releases, talking points, speeches, and other written communication for the congressional office and campaign office. Represented the congressman at community events throughout North Texas. Regularly presented legislative and public policy briefings to community and constituent groups. Managed winning congressional campaigns in 2008, 2010, 2012. Show less

Legal Intern - Child Abuse Prosecution Unit

• Feb 2002 - Aug 2008

Assisted felony child abuse prosecutors with intake, legal analysis, preparing opening statements and closing arguments, jury selection, victim and witness interviews. Assisted felony child abuse prosecutors with intake, legal analysis, preparing opening statements and closing arguments, jury selection, victim and witness interviews.

Campaign Staffer

• Jan 2002 - Mar 2002

Congressional Intern

• Sep 2001 - Dec 2001

Congressional Intern

• May 2001 - Sep 2001