Experience

The National Guard Association of the United States
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Legislative Affairs Manager, Joint and Personnel Programs

  • Dec 2022 - Present


National Guard Bureau

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• House Legislative Manager, Office of the Legislative Liaison

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Served as House Liaison, ensuring prompt response to any requests for information • Coordinated and conducted policy briefs • Prepared senior National Guard leaders for Congressional engagements • Planned and led Congressional outreach events on Capitol Hill • Served as House Liaison, ensuring prompt response to any requests for information • Coordinated and conducted policy briefs • Prepared senior National Guard leaders for Congressional engagements • Planned and led Congressional outreach events on Capitol Hill



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Defense Fellow for Congressman Anthony Brown

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Delivered clear perspective on all defense and veterans related policies • Briefed the member and staff on Department of Defense response to COVID-19 pandemic • Identified a policy gap and successfully added an amendment to the NDAA to ensure Guard and Reserve members receive a good year toward retirement during the duration of the presidentially declared emergency • Delivered clear perspective on all defense and veterans related policies • Briefed the member and staff on Department of Defense response to COVID-19 pandemic • Identified a policy gap and successfully added an amendment to the NDAA to ensure Guard and Reserve members receive a good year toward retirement during the duration of the presidentially declared emergency



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intelligence Engagement Officer, Deputy G2

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Coordinated with host nation to identify intelligence gaps and developed correlating training plans • Facilitated a tri-lateral partnership focused on training and intelligence sharing to strengthen both nations • Supervised a team of 16 analysts, providing daily products related to current events throughout the area of operations • Coordinated with host nation to identify intelligence gaps and developed correlating training plans • Facilitated a tri-lateral partnership focused on training and intelligence sharing to strengthen both nations • Supervised a team of 16 analysts, providing daily products related to current events throughout the area of operations



Minnesota National Guard

• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Project Officer

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Participated in planning events to anticipate future needs and address section deficiencies • Synchronized with higher and subordinate units to verify full understanding of roles and responsibilities • Worked with all section leaders to guarantee manning, equipment, and layout requisites are provided and met • Participated in planning events to anticipate future needs and address section deficiencies • Synchronized with higher and subordinate units to verify full understanding of roles and responsibilities • Worked with all section leaders to guarantee manning, equipment, and layout requisites are provided and met

• Aide de Camp to the Deputy Commanding General, USARAF

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2017

  • Served as primary staff contact for the General on all issues related to U.S. Army Africa • Planned travels to the continent of Africa and guaranteed all security and medical clearance requirements were met • Attended meetings on behalf of the General and provided back briefs on relevant information • Briefed incoming dignitaries and delivered an introductory overview of U.S. Army Africa operations • Managed the Publication Review Process for the Command Staff • Served as primary staff contact for the General on all issues related to U.S. Army Africa • Planned travels to the continent of Africa and guaranteed all security and medical clearance requirements were met • Attended meetings on behalf of the General and provided back briefs on relevant information • Briefed incoming dignitaries and delivered an introductory overview of U.S. Army Africa operations • Managed the Publication Review Process for the Command Staff



Hennepin County Sheriff

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Compiled background materials, talking points, and research to guarantee efficient meetings • Maintained the calendar and schedule for the Sheriff, ensuring all advance work is attended to • Managed travel expenditures, confirming all are addressed within the mandated timelines • Cultivated relationships between local, state, and federal government agencies • Helped define public safety policy goals and developed messaging to achieve those objectives • Compiled background materials, talking points, and research to guarantee efficient meetings • Maintained the calendar and schedule for the Sheriff, ensuring all advance work is attended to • Managed travel expenditures, confirming all are addressed within the mandated timelines • Cultivated relationships between local, state, and federal government agencies • Helped define public safety policy goals and developed messaging to achieve those objectives



Messerli & Kramer P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Worked with attorneys to meet client needs and ensured their concerns were heard at the capitol • Attended legislative hearings and briefed clients on items of significance • Produced documents, summaries, and handouts on key issues for legislative and committee meetings • Planned meetings, organized conferences, and scheduled capitol visits for associations and clients • Analyzed legislation and provided weekly and end-of-session reports of interest • Served as the head of the firm staff, managed workloads, and coordinated staffing needs



Minnesota State Senate

• Capital Investment Committee Administrator

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Researched and vetted all capital investment requests, evaluating past precedent and future implications• Understood the financing behind capital investment budgeting and relayed key points to legislators• Met with lobbyists and state agencies to ensure projects met a threshold of readiness and significance • Worked with legislature to find common ground in addressing the infrastructure needs of the state• Managed all bill hearing requests and scheduled committee hearings in a well-timed manner

• Special Assistant to the Majority Leader David Senjem

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Served as a confidential sounding board on caucus issues and political considerations• Assisted in speech preparation, developed talking points, and edited and finalized all press releases • Organized a large-scale renewable energy policy event with the University of Minnesota, Center for German and European Studies• Campaign Manager for 2012 election



Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty

• Senior Policy Advisor

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Served policy expert for Military and Veterans Affairs, Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airport Commission, and Agriculture• Composed memos within area of expertise and briefed the Governor on important issues at hand• Worked with Minnesota Management and Budget to ensure new legislation was appropriately financed• Coordinated with legislature to verify that new legislation was consistent with the Governor’s agenda• Prepared the necessary background information and documents for the Governor’s daily briefing book

• Legislative Coordinator

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2010

  • Compiled and presented briefing materials on legislation the Governor took action on, ensuring all details were handled and enacted within the constitutionally allotted timeline• Managed the agency initiative process and helped agencies navigate bills through the legislature• Coordinated the administrative rules process, confirming deadlines were met, and presented on behalf of the Governor at the annual State Agency Administrative Rules Seminar• Tracked legislation throughout the process, flagged problematic bills, and anticipated bills coming to the Governor’s desk• Organized a state-wide Identity Theft Summit for the National Governor’s Association



Office of Governor Pawlenty

• Administrative Assistant, Citizen Outreach Department

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Composed letters of recognition, certificates of commendation, and proclamations • Supervised interns and delegated projects • Kept office abreast of constituent concerns through a weekly memo • Composed letters of recognition, certificates of commendation, and proclamations • Supervised interns and delegated projects • Kept office abreast of constituent concerns through a weekly memo


John Berns for State Representative
• Campaign Manager

  • May 2006 - Nov 2006