Experience

Arena LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Political Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Develops and implements multi-faceted, integrated marketing communication programs and campaigns for Republican candidates, Republican Party organizations, and other Republican-leaning political groups. Responsibilities include creating and executing comprehensive voter contact plans through online and traditional communication channels, business development, and managing the development of creative content. Arena Communications is a leading Republican voter contact firm consisting of political and marketing professionals from around the country with more than 250 years of combined experience, working with more than 1,000 unique campaigns and producing more than 7,000 targeted pieces of direct mail. Show less



Republican Party of Wisconsin

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Political Director

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2015

  Directed a statewide political program consisting of 29 full-time staff including more than 20 field offices, four regional field directors, and four headquarters staff. Served a combined role for the Republican Party of Wisconsin, Friends of Scott Walker, and the Republican National Committee. As a result of strong leadership, the Republican Party of Wisconsin executed a revolutionary political approach that led to unprecedented successes in absentee ballot and early vote programs, increases in voter registration, and higher-quality voter targeting and modeling. Results from the 2014 election cycle included a historical majority for Republicans in the Wisconsin State Assembly, increases in the Republican majority in the Wisconsin State Senate, successful re-election of Governor Walker and Lt. Governor Kleefisch, election of Attorney General Brad Schimel, and successfully defending all five Republican-held seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Show less



Ribble for Congress

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Managed successful campaign strategy for one of the top targeted congressional races in the nation. Acted as chief spokesperson and directed day-to-day operations including a staff of seven. Managed successful campaign strategy for one of the top targeted congressional races in the nation. Acted as chief spokesperson and directed day-to-day operations including a staff of seven.

• Regional Field Director

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  Oversaw field operations in two congressional districts including five field offices and assigned staff during the historical attempt to recall Governor Scott Walker. Also created and executed nationwide deployment program and supported advance and external relations activities for Governor Walker and other first-tier surrogates. Oversaw field operations in two congressional districts including five field offices and assigned staff during the historical attempt to recall Governor Scott Walker. Also created and executed nationwide deployment program and supported advance and external relations activities for Governor Walker and other first-tier surrogates.



Erie County

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Erie County Executive Chris Collins

  • May 2010 - Dec 2011

  Served as the Erie County Executive's liaison to the Erie County Legislature and all other Erie County elected officials. Drafted local laws, resolutions, and other legislative items, in addition to supporting the drafting and submission of the annual County budget. Also, coordinated communications between the Erie County Executive and Erie County constituents and other stakeholders and interested parties. Served as the Erie County Executive's liaison to the Erie County Legislature and all other Erie County elected officials. Drafted local laws, resolutions, and other legislative items, in addition to supporting the drafting and submission of the annual County budget. Also, coordinated communications between the Erie County Executive and Erie County constituents and other stakeholders and interested parties.



Collins for our Future

• Campaign Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  Utilized voter identification, demographic analysis, past election results, and polling data to formulate turnout models and identify targeted universes of voters. Analyzed voter contact data and public opinion polls to advance campaign messaging to ensure effective communication with voters. Conducted opposition research to assist with the development of campaign strategy and messaging. Utilized voter identification, demographic analysis, past election results, and polling data to formulate turnout models and identify targeted universes of voters. Analyzed voter contact data and public opinion polls to advance campaign messaging to ensure effective communication with voters. Conducted opposition research to assist with the development of campaign strategy and messaging.