Experience

Senate Republican Policy Committee

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economist

  • Jan 2023 - Present



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economist

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Tracked recessionary economic indicators and recession probabilities to determine state of the economy • Computed inflation statistics such as real wage loss, average monthly prices increase, inflation acceleration • Draft economic talking points and statements for to be published or spoken during press interviews and gaggles • Analyzed effects of American Rescue Plan policies like enhanced UI benefits and the Child Tax Credits • Analyzed reports including the Jobs Report, JOLTS… Show more • Tracked recessionary economic indicators and recession probabilities to determine state of the economy • Computed inflation statistics such as real wage loss, average monthly prices increase, inflation acceleration • Draft economic talking points and statements for to be published or spoken during press interviews and gaggles • Analyzed effects of American Rescue Plan policies like enhanced UI benefits and the Child Tax Credits • Analyzed reports including the Jobs Report, JOLTS, CPI, and GDP report for Congressional Members and staff • Factchecked Biden Administration’s economic claims regarding the state of the labor market and overall economy • Estimated job creation from legislation proposals such as elimination of the Retirement Earnings Test • Briefed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel’s staff on effects of capping drug prices to the CPI • Tracked and analyzed TCJA wage gains and employment data across various demographics • Worked with Congressional offices to draft and introduce legislation • Coordinated with the Penn Warton Budget Model to estimate economic implications of various policies • Projected Social Security COLAs by applying CBO and private sector CPI forecasts on current inflation trends • Monitored Federal Reserve Bank activity and analyze monetary policy decisions on the national economy

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  • Staffed, briefed, and wrote questions and talking points for the Member on Joint Economic Committee hearings • Staffed advocacy meetings regarding pension, tax, small business, and telecommunication issues • Composed bill justifications briefing the Congressman on various bills • Drafted vote recommendations on various bills and monitored House floor debates • Oversaw letter operation that produced over 1,200 letters on policy issues with a two-week turnaround

• Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Created legislative hearing binders for the legislative staff • Attended Natural Resources Committee L.A./Comms briefings and reported info to L.D. • Coordinated three-day “Fly­In” and policy discussion for 60 business leaders from the 18th District • Spoke on behalf of Congressman LaHood to students regarding the inner workings of Capitol Hill

• Special Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Implemented statistical software to model and test claims of Chinese steel dumping in US • Drafted 499’s, Congressional Records, accolades, and tweets • Oversaw 9 interns and contributed to their professional development • Scheduled Capitol tours and coordinated flag program

• Congressional Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Attended briefings focusing on priority issue areas and wrote detailed summaries for the legislative team • Fielded constituent questions and concerns via phone • Input survey data and constituent information into IQ • Lead Capitol tours



Bradley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Section Instructor

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Taught "ENC510: Statistical Procedures" in Bradley University's Department of Nursing Taught "ENC510: Statistical Procedures" in Bradley University's Department of Nursing



LaHood for Congress

• Intern

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Wrote “Friend-to-friend” letters on behalf of local elected officials expressing support for Congressman LaHood • Coordinated volunteers to prepare targeted mailings urging voters to support Congressman LaHood • Documented campaign expenditures and disbursements to ensure compliance with FEC regulations • Assisted with campaign fundraisers and primary victory party • Wrote “Friend-to-friend” letters on behalf of local elected officials expressing support for Congressman LaHood • Coordinated volunteers to prepare targeted mailings urging voters to support Congressman LaHood • Documented campaign expenditures and disbursements to ensure compliance with FEC regulations • Assisted with campaign fundraisers and primary victory party



Saint Louis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Basketball Manager

  • 2012 - May 2015

  • Collaborated with athletic director, coaches, doctors, players, and mangers to ensure gameday readiness • Oversaw the responsibilities, direction, and growth of 12 basketball managers • Directed and facilitated summer basketball camps for over 300 children ranging from ages 8-18 • Orchestrated team travel logistics for the NCAA tournaments, A-10 tournaments, and road games • Organized team equipment, playbook, opponent scouting reports, laundry, and meals •… Show more • Collaborated with athletic director, coaches, doctors, players, and mangers to ensure gameday readiness • Oversaw the responsibilities, direction, and growth of 12 basketball managers • Directed and facilitated summer basketball camps for over 300 children ranging from ages 8-18 • Orchestrated team travel logistics for the NCAA tournaments, A-10 tournaments, and road games • Organized team equipment, playbook, opponent scouting reports, laundry, and meals • Created and coordinated the manager’s game and practice film cutting schedule • Tutored players on their coursework Show less • Collaborated with athletic director, coaches, doctors, players, and mangers to ensure gameday readiness • Oversaw the responsibilities, direction, and growth of 12 basketball managers • Directed and facilitated summer basketball camps for over 300 children ranging from ages 8-18 • Orchestrated team travel logistics for the NCAA tournaments, A-10 tournaments, and road games • Organized team equipment, playbook, opponent scouting reports, laundry, and meals •… Show more • Collaborated with athletic director, coaches, doctors, players, and mangers to ensure gameday readiness • Oversaw the responsibilities, direction, and growth of 12 basketball managers • Directed and facilitated summer basketball camps for over 300 children ranging from ages 8-18 • Orchestrated team travel logistics for the NCAA tournaments, A-10 tournaments, and road games • Organized team equipment, playbook, opponent scouting reports, laundry, and meals • Created and coordinated the manager’s game and practice film cutting schedule • Tutored players on their coursework Show less



The Dealers: Providers of Professional Fun

• Croupier

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

  Set up and conducted table games such as: • Blackjack • Texas Hold'em Poker • Roulette • Three Card Poker • Red Dog Poker Set up and conducted table games such as: • Blackjack • Texas Hold'em Poker • Roulette • Three Card Poker • Red Dog Poker