Experience

Redding Rancheria

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Government Relations Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  • Liaise between this federally-recognized sovereign nation (representing the Pit River, Wintu, and Yana people), local city/county/state officials and organizations, and public/private/nonprofit entities. • Attend meetings, tribal functions, and community events as a representative of the Rancheria. • Leverage previously generated contacts to increase community outreach and strengthen relationships with local organizations and community leaders. • Author written reports and… Show more • Liaise between this federally-recognized sovereign nation (representing the Pit River, Wintu, and Yana people), local city/county/state officials and organizations, and public/private/nonprofit entities. • Attend meetings, tribal functions, and community events as a representative of the Rancheria. • Leverage previously generated contacts to increase community outreach and strengthen relationships with local organizations and community leaders. • Author written reports and correspondence for internal and external use. • Inform problem-solving regarding issues and opportunities that affect the Rancheria and its people. • Demonstrate working knowledge of state and federal law to advise the tribe and local governments. • Plan and implement successful positive political strategies for the tribe. Show less • Liaise between this federally-recognized sovereign nation (representing the Pit River, Wintu, and Yana people), local city/county/state officials and organizations, and public/private/nonprofit entities. • Attend meetings, tribal functions, and community events as a representative of the Rancheria. • Leverage previously generated contacts to increase community outreach and strengthen relationships with local organizations and community leaders. • Author written reports and… Show more • Liaise between this federally-recognized sovereign nation (representing the Pit River, Wintu, and Yana people), local city/county/state officials and organizations, and public/private/nonprofit entities. • Attend meetings, tribal functions, and community events as a representative of the Rancheria. • Leverage previously generated contacts to increase community outreach and strengthen relationships with local organizations and community leaders. • Author written reports and correspondence for internal and external use. • Inform problem-solving regarding issues and opportunities that affect the Rancheria and its people. • Demonstrate working knowledge of state and federal law to advise the tribe and local governments. • Plan and implement successful positive political strategies for the tribe. Show less



California State Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Representative of Senator Ted Gaines

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Oversaw the day-to-day operations and business of the Redding district office. • Represented the geographically largest California State Senate district, encompassing Siskiyou and Shasta counties and over 200,000 constituents. • Bridged communications between senator’s office and constituents, community organizations, local governments, and Capitol office. • Relayed constituent feedback and policy to Capitol staff to promote legislative changes. • Supervised 3 to 5 staff… Show more • Oversaw the day-to-day operations and business of the Redding district office. • Represented the geographically largest California State Senate district, encompassing Siskiyou and Shasta counties and over 200,000 constituents. • Bridged communications between senator’s office and constituents, community organizations, local governments, and Capitol office. • Relayed constituent feedback and policy to Capitol staff to promote legislative changes. • Supervised 3 to 5 staff members; oversaw budgeting, meeting coordination, and internal/external communications. • Performed executive decision-making for the district; reported to Senator’s Chief of Staff. • Devised effective solutions regarding district issues; facilitated opportunities for open dialogue by responding to constituents on behalf of the Senator. • Prepared internal and external written reports and correspondence on district proceedings, transactions, findings, and recommendations. Show less • Oversaw the day-to-day operations and business of the Redding district office. • Represented the geographically largest California State Senate district, encompassing Siskiyou and Shasta counties and over 200,000 constituents. • Bridged communications between senator’s office and constituents, community organizations, local governments, and Capitol office. • Relayed constituent feedback and policy to Capitol staff to promote legislative changes. • Supervised 3 to 5 staff… Show more • Oversaw the day-to-day operations and business of the Redding district office. • Represented the geographically largest California State Senate district, encompassing Siskiyou and Shasta counties and over 200,000 constituents. • Bridged communications between senator’s office and constituents, community organizations, local governments, and Capitol office. • Relayed constituent feedback and policy to Capitol staff to promote legislative changes. • Supervised 3 to 5 staff members; oversaw budgeting, meeting coordination, and internal/external communications. • Performed executive decision-making for the district; reported to Senator’s Chief of Staff. • Devised effective solutions regarding district issues; facilitated opportunities for open dialogue by responding to constituents on behalf of the Senator. • Prepared internal and external written reports and correspondence on district proceedings, transactions, findings, and recommendations. Show less