Experience

Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Economic Development

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Attracting new business and industry to Beaumont while helping small businesses succeed. Leader of local workforce efforts and active in governmental affairs. Attracting new business and industry to Beaumont while helping small businesses succeed. Leader of local workforce efforts and active in governmental affairs.



ExxonMobil via SNC Lavalin

• Public & Government Affairs Business Partner

  • Oct 2017 - 2020

  Public and Government Affairs liaison for the BLADE expansion project, included defending existing tax abatement incentives; strengthening local workforce capabilities and maintaining community stakeholder relationships to support plant activity. Created and managed the local business initiative, a campaign that encouraged more than 160 local businesses to submit information to be considered for major project work. Created a “Salute to Southeast Texas Workforce Week” campaign to highlight local workforce opportunities.



Lamar University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2017

  Helping people find ways to connect and support Lamar University. I secured major gifts, managed the annual fund, and help alumni and friends establish scholarships. Helping people find ways to connect and support Lamar University. I secured major gifts, managed the annual fund, and help alumni and friends establish scholarships.



Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2013

  Established the Foundation in 2007 to support Baptist Beaumont and Baptist Orange Hospitals. The Foundation raises funds through an annual black tie gala, "La Soiree," held in January each year. The event featured a high end fashion show with professional models. An annual golf tournament, Cajun Classic, kicked off the Southeast Texas spring golf season at the end of March. In addition, the Foundation conducted various other fundraisers throughout the year, along with writing grants and handling governmental affairs for the hospital.



Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Mar 2004 - May 2006

  Volunteer coordinator, media relations, and event planning. Helped launch prostate cancer screening program & support group as well as a tobacco awareness program. Volunteer coordinator, media relations, and event planning. Helped launch prostate cancer screening program & support group as well as a tobacco awareness program.