Experience

BreakLine Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advancement

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Self-Employed

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Independent Contractor

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2018



Non-Profit Organization

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• President, Board of Directors

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Co-founded 501(c)(3) non-profit, cooperative, play-based preschool currently in its third active educational year • Oversaw staff of seven employees; developed policy and managed finance, fundraising, and facility needs with delegated responsibilities to parent-led committees • Served as primary liaison between non-profit and public to include faculty, press, vestry of building owners, potential members and students, and community at-large • Co-founded 501(c)(3) non-profit, cooperative, play-based preschool currently in its third active educational year • Oversaw staff of seven employees; developed policy and managed finance, fundraising, and facility needs with delegated responsibilities to parent-led committees • Served as primary liaison between non-profit and public to include faculty, press, vestry of building owners, potential members and students, and community at-large



Marstel-Day, LLC

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Communcations Project Lead and Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2015

  • Developed installation-level Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) prototype for Marine Corps installations intended to serve as a template for all installations. Led multiple workshops with installation representatives to assist in training for SEP development and execution • Authored numerous Communication Strategies that delineated outreach and engagement efforts to stakeholders at local, state, regional, and federal levels; supplemented encroachment study that identified potential threats to military training and operations; recommended management actions to assist in the sustainability of Marine Corps and Air Force installations • Facilitated conversations between military and community leaders to build trust, shared understanding, identify partnership opportunities, and create healthy ongoing dialogues to manage and avoid unnecessary conflicts • Served as project lead developing and executing communications and engagement strategy for legislative action that effectively advanced military and community relations • Led company-wide working group implementing internal communications and best-practice sharing findings across Marstel-Day Show less



Impact Partners

• Denmark
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Established and maintained relationships between government officials, military leaders, and surrounding military communities to advance positive working partnerships and promote mutually beneficial development • Contributed to strategy for Eastern Region’s Military Growth Task Force, building the core narrative for military bases and defined outreach needs; developed a media plan and website content to support military communities • Creation and coordination project lead of nonprofit vehicle for resource development, supporting our nation’s wounded warriors and their families, managing budgets, sponsorships, logistics, and participation of celebrities, wounded warriors, and donors Show less



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Congressional Liaison

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2009

  • Acted as intermediary between U.S. Congressional Offices, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Marine Corps operating forces worldwide on policy and funding priorities; served as primary point of contact for Members of Congress and Professional Staff Members on Committees of jurisdiction • Crafted communications on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to communicate Marine Corps messages and Department of the Navy policies • Ensured all communications were vetted to speak as “one voice” by coordinating with the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, various Department of Defense entities, and White House liaison offices Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Director

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Managed press operations for Member of Congress, including building strong relationships with Texas district and national media; served as primary communications strategist and spokesperson for Member, developing key messages and talking points • Researched, analyzed, drafted, and edited Congressional floor, statements, Committee remarks, and press speeches • Established electronic newsletter and Congressional website that effectively communicated the Member’s legislative activities and positions to his constituency Show less



Epiphany Productions

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non-Profit Associate

  • Jun 2004 - Jan 2005