Experience

America250
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Office of the Chair

  • Jan 2023 - Present


AJEA Associates

• United States

• Principal

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2023

  Guide and support clients in achieving specific goals, tailoring advice to the client’s individual needs. Recent projects include: developing processes and procedures to increase communication efficiency between home and work offices; working with local author on book tour and book placement to increase sales; advising local entrepreneur on raising his profile by being more intentional with his time through selectively evaluating speaking requests, program placement and civic engagement. Guide and support clients in achieving specific goals, tailoring advice to the client’s individual needs. Recent projects include: developing processes and procedures to increase communication efficiency between home and work offices; working with local author on book tour and book placement to increase sales; advising local entrepreneur on raising his profile by being more intentional with his time through selectively evaluating speaking requests, program placement and civic engagement.



Department of Health and Human Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Washington, DC Senior Advisor to the Secretary (December 2015 – January 2017) Evaluated strategic outreach opportunities to advance Secretarial and Departmental priorities. Managed the Secretary’s time, maximizing time spent on opportunities with the greatest impact. Highlights included: working collaboratively across the Department and with external stakeholders on a variety of rollout initiatives; coordinating input from the Secretary’s… Show more DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Washington, DC Senior Advisor to the Secretary (December 2015 – January 2017) Evaluated strategic outreach opportunities to advance Secretarial and Departmental priorities. Managed the Secretary’s time, maximizing time spent on opportunities with the greatest impact. Highlights included: working collaboratively across the Department and with external stakeholders on a variety of rollout initiatives; coordinating input from the Secretary’s most senior leaders and advisors to develop and execute on the Secretary’s priorities; and analyzing and responding appropriately to requests for the Secretary’s time. Show less DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Washington, DC Senior Advisor to the Secretary (December 2015 – January 2017) Evaluated strategic outreach opportunities to advance Secretarial and Departmental priorities. Managed the Secretary’s time, maximizing time spent on opportunities with the greatest impact. Highlights included: working collaboratively across the Department and with external stakeholders on a variety of rollout initiatives; coordinating input from the Secretary’s… Show more DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Washington, DC Senior Advisor to the Secretary (December 2015 – January 2017) Evaluated strategic outreach opportunities to advance Secretarial and Departmental priorities. Managed the Secretary’s time, maximizing time spent on opportunities with the greatest impact. Highlights included: working collaboratively across the Department and with external stakeholders on a variety of rollout initiatives; coordinating input from the Secretary’s most senior leaders and advisors to develop and execute on the Secretary’s priorities; and analyzing and responding appropriately to requests for the Secretary’s time. Show less



Department of Treasury

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Scheduling, Advance and Events

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2015

  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D.C. Director, Scheduling and Advance (January 2009 – June 2015); promoted to Senior Advisor (June 2015) Oversaw daily and long-term scheduling operations intended to strategically advance the agenda of the Administration and the Department by weighing policy objectives, messaging guidance and current events. Managed a team whose primary duties included: coordinating all Secretarial trips – both foreign and domestic – resulting in over… Show more U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D.C. Director, Scheduling and Advance (January 2009 – June 2015); promoted to Senior Advisor (June 2015) Oversaw daily and long-term scheduling operations intended to strategically advance the agenda of the Administration and the Department by weighing policy objectives, messaging guidance and current events. Managed a team whose primary duties included: coordinating all Secretarial trips – both foreign and domestic – resulting in over 250 successful trips to 37 countries and 53 US cities; responsible for negotiating all aspects of events from program format and participants to press and security access; implemented efficient decision-making process for effective trip and event execution. Show less U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D.C. Director, Scheduling and Advance (January 2009 – June 2015); promoted to Senior Advisor (June 2015) Oversaw daily and long-term scheduling operations intended to strategically advance the agenda of the Administration and the Department by weighing policy objectives, messaging guidance and current events. Managed a team whose primary duties included: coordinating all Secretarial trips – both foreign and domestic – resulting in over… Show more U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Washington, D.C. Director, Scheduling and Advance (January 2009 – June 2015); promoted to Senior Advisor (June 2015) Oversaw daily and long-term scheduling operations intended to strategically advance the agenda of the Administration and the Department by weighing policy objectives, messaging guidance and current events. Managed a team whose primary duties included: coordinating all Secretarial trips – both foreign and domestic – resulting in over 250 successful trips to 37 countries and 53 US cities; responsible for negotiating all aspects of events from program format and participants to press and security access; implemented efficient decision-making process for effective trip and event execution. Show less



Fannie Mae

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Scheduling, Events and Advance

  • Apr 1998 - Jan 2009

  FANNIE MAE, Washington, D.C. Director, Executive Scheduling, Events and Advance ( May 1998 – January 2009) Managed the scheduling, advance and event teams for the C-suite with emphasis on using internal and external events to highlight and support the company’s mission and goals. Primary duties included: development and implementation of processes and procedures to more effectively evaluate speaking and messaging opportunities; coordination of all aspects of on and off-site… Show more FANNIE MAE, Washington, D.C. Director, Executive Scheduling, Events and Advance ( May 1998 – January 2009) Managed the scheduling, advance and event teams for the C-suite with emphasis on using internal and external events to highlight and support the company’s mission and goals. Primary duties included: development and implementation of processes and procedures to more effectively evaluate speaking and messaging opportunities; coordination of all aspects of on and off-site events to ensure seamless executive participation including close coordination with key hosts and vendors before and during event. Show less FANNIE MAE, Washington, D.C. Director, Executive Scheduling, Events and Advance ( May 1998 – January 2009) Managed the scheduling, advance and event teams for the C-suite with emphasis on using internal and external events to highlight and support the company’s mission and goals. Primary duties included: development and implementation of processes and procedures to more effectively evaluate speaking and messaging opportunities; coordination of all aspects of on and off-site… Show more FANNIE MAE, Washington, D.C. Director, Executive Scheduling, Events and Advance ( May 1998 – January 2009) Managed the scheduling, advance and event teams for the C-suite with emphasis on using internal and external events to highlight and support the company’s mission and goals. Primary duties included: development and implementation of processes and procedures to more effectively evaluate speaking and messaging opportunities; coordination of all aspects of on and off-site events to ensure seamless executive participation including close coordination with key hosts and vendors before and during event. Show less



The White House - Office of the First Lady

• Scheduler

  • Jun 1997 - Apr 1998

  THE WHITE HOUSE, OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY, Washington, D.C. Scheduler (June 1997 – April 1998) Managed the First Lady's daily schedule of meetings, events and domestic and foreign travel. Highlight included: working closely with the communications and policy teams to design external engagements to highlight specific goals and objectives recognizing the power of convening and bringing the right people to the table to achieve specific goals; negotiating site venues and programs with… Show more THE WHITE HOUSE, OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY, Washington, D.C. Scheduler (June 1997 – April 1998) Managed the First Lady's daily schedule of meetings, events and domestic and foreign travel. Highlight included: working closely with the communications and policy teams to design external engagements to highlight specific goals and objectives recognizing the power of convening and bringing the right people to the table to achieve specific goals; negotiating site venues and programs with host organizations, ensuring proper briefing materials provided to principal; and supervising advance teams responsible for the structure, format and content of events. Show less THE WHITE HOUSE, OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY, Washington, D.C. Scheduler (June 1997 – April 1998) Managed the First Lady's daily schedule of meetings, events and domestic and foreign travel. Highlight included: working closely with the communications and policy teams to design external engagements to highlight specific goals and objectives recognizing the power of convening and bringing the right people to the table to achieve specific goals; negotiating site venues and programs with… Show more THE WHITE HOUSE, OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY, Washington, D.C. Scheduler (June 1997 – April 1998) Managed the First Lady's daily schedule of meetings, events and domestic and foreign travel. Highlight included: working closely with the communications and policy teams to design external engagements to highlight specific goals and objectives recognizing the power of convening and bringing the right people to the table to achieve specific goals; negotiating site venues and programs with host organizations, ensuring proper briefing materials provided to principal; and supervising advance teams responsible for the structure, format and content of events. Show less



U.S. Department of the Treasury

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, Office of Scheduling and Advance

  • Mar 1995 - May 1997

  Assisted with the planning and implementation of the Secretary’s daily schedule of meetings, speeches and special events. Highlights included: supporting the planning and on-site preparation of domestic and international conferences and meetings; Working with business and civic leaders to organize outreach events; and evaluating requests for the Secretary’s consideration. Assisted with the planning and implementation of the Secretary’s daily schedule of meetings, speeches and special events. Highlights included: supporting the planning and on-site preparation of domestic and international conferences and meetings; Working with business and civic leaders to organize outreach events; and evaluating requests for the Secretary’s consideration.



US Senator Jim Sasser

• Scheduler

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Managed the Senator’s schedule of events when he traveled back to his home state. Served as the primary liaison for his six state office directors. Worked with each to ensure the Senator balanced his time visiting constituencies across the state. Worked with state and regional stakeholders to organize receptions, forums and other constituent events. Managed the Senator’s schedule of events when he traveled back to his home state. Served as the primary liaison for his six state office directors. Worked with each to ensure the Senator balanced his time visiting constituencies across the state. Worked with state and regional stakeholders to organize receptions, forums and other constituent events.



Sanford for Senate Campaign

• Scheduler/Office Manager

  • Apr 1992 - Dec 1992

  Worked closely with campaign manager and regional directors to develop travel and outreach plans ensuring candidate covered all 100 counties and interacted with various donors and constituent groups in the most efficient manner. Worked closely with campaign manager and regional directors to develop travel and outreach plans ensuring candidate covered all 100 counties and interacted with various donors and constituent groups in the most efficient manner.



US Senator Terry Sanford

• Director of Constituent Services

  • Jan 1988 - Mar 1992

  Supervised all constituent responses for legislative and tourist information, passports, visas and grants. Managed general office operations and contributed to the content of an Office Policy Manual intended to streamline office policies and procedures. Developed and supervised the intern program. Supervised all constituent responses for legislative and tourist information, passports, visas and grants. Managed general office operations and contributed to the content of an Office Policy Manual intended to streamline office policies and procedures. Developed and supervised the intern program.