Experience

Indiana Credit Union League Inc

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Legislative Affairs & Engagement

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Director Of Advocacy

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area • Assist the senior vice president in developing/maintain a strong grassroots network among Indiana’s credit unions • Develop strategies to keep credit union members engaged in advocacy efforts • Operate ongoing political involvement programs including voterVOICE and Project Zip Code • Research and analyze proposed legislation for its affect upon credit union operations. • Manage annual state and federal PAC budget – contribute to key legislators • Advocate at the state and… Show more • Assist the senior vice president in developing/maintain a strong grassroots network among Indiana’s credit unions • Develop strategies to keep credit union members engaged in advocacy efforts • Operate ongoing political involvement programs including voterVOICE and Project Zip Code • Research and analyze proposed legislation for its affect upon credit union operations. • Manage annual state and federal PAC budget – contribute to key legislators • Advocate at the state and federal levels on behalf of Indiana’s credit unions and their members



Barnes & Thornburg LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Services Legislative Intern

  • Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Indianapolis, Indiana • Lobbied alongside attorneys on behalf of clients interests • Primary focus: Education and Healthcare issues in the 2017 Session • Took the lead on many advocacy day projects, also directing the event, setup and organization along with authoring our weekly legislative update for clients • Utilized interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with tact and courtesy with diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff • Developed ability to organize, prioritize and complete numerous… Show more • Lobbied alongside attorneys on behalf of clients interests • Primary focus: Education and Healthcare issues in the 2017 Session • Took the lead on many advocacy day projects, also directing the event, setup and organization along with authoring our weekly legislative update for clients • Utilized interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with tact and courtesy with diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff • Developed ability to organize, prioritize and complete numerous tasks under time constraints and also tracked legislation for a multitude of clients Show less



Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC)

• Financial Institutions Intern

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area • Fundraised for the House Republicans members • Coordinated events with local and statewide organizations • Attended legislative functions and intermingled with state representatives and prominent figures within the Indiana political, legal, and governmental worlds • Articulated acute time management skills to design my own schedule in order and exceed goals while completing campaign field work for the established committee



Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus

• Communication Intern

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Indianapolis, Indiana • Worked closely with State Representatives regarding their media coverage • Generated news releases, columns, electronic newsletters, handouts for multiple members • Provided video coverage of sessions, media avails and one-on-one interviews • Engaged in legislative research on behalf of members to inform their constituents of their work, via media outlets



Indiana State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supplementary Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  Tutor students in Econ. Help students relate Econ to real life. Prepare students for quizzes and exams.



Union Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Services Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Terre Haute, Indiana Area Volunteered with: Human Resources, Public Relations, and the President’s office • Lead the Teen Volunteer Program • Helped prepare and implement new publicity with the Public Relations Department • Surveyed patients on the effectiveness of the Teen Volunteer Program • Managed all the teenagers throughout the entire hospital • Presented the success of the program to the President of the Union Hospital