Experience

Troutman Pepper Strategies

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Government Relations Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

• Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present



MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Relations Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2019



Georgia Municipal Association

• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Governmental Relations Associate

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2018

  • Serve as a registered lobbyist for the Association at the General Assembly representing the needs of more than 522 cities in the state of Georgia • Specialize in transportation and public safety policies, maintaining current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, issues, and policies • Lobbied and testified in committee on public safety for issues such as HB 225 promulgating rules and regulations for ride share technologies as well as the Georgia fireworks legislation • Work with city officials to provide information on resources to help combat human trafficking in Georgia • Attend committee meetings and legislative sessions, conferring with local officials and state legislators to promote the Association’s legislative program, lobbying for bills and amendments • Assist with planning and developing the Association’s policy development process, collaborating with policy committees, to establish annual legislative priorities • Maintain strategic relationships with State agencies and advocacy organizations to ensure that the interests of cities are represented as regulations, programs and polices are developed • Develop and coordinate training sessions for municipal government officials • Stay abreast of new trends in governmental affairs: conducting research, reading professional literature, and engaging with professional affiliations • Give legislative updates to municipal officials and at community meetings and forums • Co-Draft and conceptualize legislative policies



Georgia House Democratic Caucus

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Public Engagement

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Developed ideas that led to the creation of the Director of Public Engagement position • Assist Caucus members with communications outreach plans• Plan and execute high profile media events and fundraising activities • Coordinate with Communication Director to build content for website and social media pages• Manage social media accounts and increased presence by more than 180%• Draft speeches and scripts to be used by members to solicit support for legislation • Coach caucus members during video shoots for Caucus YouTube channel• Implement new creative constituent outreach strategies• Secure meal sponsors for meetings and events• Build relationships with lobbyists, government affairs representatives and community leaders• Recruit, interview and train interns and volunteers • Manage a team of up to 6 interns and 20+ volunteers• Manage phone banks that completed more than 60,000 calls• Assist in managing grassroots political and issue based campaigns

• Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  •Program Coordinator for the Democratic House Caucus Community Engagement Committee•Assist in planning statewide seminars on economic empowerment, education and childhood obesity •Analyze constituent programs and make recommendations for Representative’s involvement•Research and gather information to aide in the collection of data for district maps•Advise legislator with information to ensure proper voting•Document, summarize and report information from official meetings•Serve as the point of contact for community leaders, government officials, and business professionals regarding meetings and event scheduling •Establish and maintain effective business relationships with government officials



Valdosta State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  •Organize and maintain records for departments in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act •Examine contracts for compliance with terms, conditions, commitments and notifications based on requirements by Valdosta State University and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents •Conduct and compile legal research pertaining to various state and federal codes, statutes, and cases •Implement new automation processes for office supply procurement activities resulting in cost reduction, increase of productivity, and efficiency •Prepare presentations, and mailings to assist the University Attorney with current affairs



Central Steel & Wire

• United States
• Wholesale Metals and Minerals
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Inside Sales Representative

  • May 2008 - Jul 2010

  •Manage over 150 accounts providing effective and high quality customer service and on-time delivery •Achieve sales over $500,000 in 2009 for assigned products •Perform cost-benefit analysis based on calculated profit margins to ensure maximum profitability •Secure and input orders in a timely manner within a 1% margin of error •Analyze customer purchase history to create a customized sales and service plan to increase frequency and/or size of orders •Liaison to contract coordinators and clients for development of long and short term contractual agreements



Enterprise

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales and Customer Service Representative

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  •Assess customer needs based on selection, reputation, and pricing to provide a professional recommendation •Use of effective sales and marketing strategies that increased damage waiver purchases •Manage accounts receivable and collection accounts for customers •Market to local businesses to effectively gain and maintain strong partnerships and increase awareness of the Enterprise brand and services •Manage and deploy branch fleets in an efficient and cost-effective manner •Assess customer needs based on selection, reputation, and pricing to provide a professional recommendation •Use of effective sales and marketing strategies that increased damage waiver purchases •Manage accounts receivable and collection accounts for customers •Market to local businesses to effectively gain and maintain strong partnerships and increase awareness of the Enterprise brand and services •Manage and deploy branch fleets in an efficient and cost-effective manner