Driven, ambitious and confident communication and operations expert with more than 10 years of experience in the areas of policy development and advocacy. Call on strategic communications to deliver clear messages in the public and governmental affairs arenas. Skilled in developing verbal, written and video messages using media relations acumen. Effective leader of holistic government projects due to innate ability to uphold positive relations between government and constituents. Noted team player with the ability to envision the big picture and perform with little to no supervision. Adept in inspiring and motivating staff to surpass organizational expectations in deadline-driven, high-pressure settings. Possess strong capacity to tackle challenges effectively. Adept in communicating complex ideas both written and orally. Able to handle significant state and federal government responsibility related to major account management, funding and security clearances. Often work with political and elected officials, as well as business owners and community leaders. Asked to serve as a public speaker, as well as write speeches for others in order to ensure proper message control. In pursuance of a Director-level role or similar with a communications or operations focus.

Research & Development | Policy Creation | Constituent Services | Needs Assessment

Strategic Planning & Analysis | Management & supervision | Leadership | Diversity Aptitude | Resource Allocation

Community Relations | Speech Writing | Communication | Leadership | Presentations | Public Speaking | Creativity

Sound Judgment | Attention to Detail | Organizational Skills | Time Management | Problem Solving

         Direct Expungement Division operations for the Solicitor's Office to drive compliance with expungement law

         Lead successful campaigns to advocate for corporate business matters to top government leaders, including governors and other state leaders

         Lead company through public affairs and crisis management concerns; offer continued counseling and image positioning for the company in target areas

         Administered the development and introduction of a media relations strategy, used to enhance the image and reputation of the Solicitor's Office in the media, as well as with the general public and with key constituencies

         Serve as a foremost public affairs and advocacy expert on matters specific to legislation, advocacy, regulatory compliance, leadership, third-party alliances, lobbying and management program issues

         Serves as Senior Writer/Editor, Photographer, Digital Specialist, Design/Web Content Manager and Social Media Strategist for the Expungement Division

         Manage the design, writing and production of the Expungement Division's effective, engaging branding and marketing items

         Assess and set into motion complete advocacy and public affairs strategies, which drive forward positive public policy decisions

         Collaborate with South Carolina Judicial Circuits to achieve program enrollment and advancement for citizens

         Cultivate and maintain access to key decision makers by developing trust-based relationships with elected officials and community leaders

         Fuel improvement and action based on a positive view of company standards and protocols

         Led the planning, administration and managerial support for Epworth Children's Home Cottage operations to ensure efficacy and efficiency; served as an effective intermediary between the Epworth President and staff members

         Assessed clients and developed plans to improve children s transition from foster care to their permanent homes

         Served as the Epworth spokesperson and represented the Home within governmental affairs, community groups, schools and service clubs meetings or events

         Spearheaded several analytical projects; also coordinated office staff, programs, and activities to meet set objectives

         Drove daily functions of the Historic Horseshoe including processing and assessing student staff; helped each set goals and provided performance evaluations for each employee

         Assisted with important events including ESPN Game Day planning and Girls and Boys State; offered quality service at all times

         Devised programs to enhance the idea of student living in the Historic Horseshoe community

         Developed training programs for staff, resulting in retention of top-tier talent and a reduction in employee turnover

         Collaborated with Resident Advisors to create methods to assist first-generation students in their transition to campus life

         Earned promotion to be the Administrative Manager/Program Manager for North Area Housing due to exemplary performance

         Maintained active military accounts for active duty and reserved service members of the South Carolina National Guard

         Comprehensively addressed matters regarding U.S. government shutdowns

         Audited accounts containing $1M or more each week

         Led daily operations of U.S. Property and Fiscal Offices including management of staff, equipment, dispute settlements and security

         Secured and maintained Federal Secret Security Clearance during tenure in role in order to carry out assigned responsibilities

         Headed operations for the South Carolina National Guard Youth Camp

         Conducted a continuing planning program that nurtured the physical and social and economic development of children whose parents are engaged in active duty service

         Worked in conjunction with neighborhood residents, community leaders, as well as appointed and elected officials to further develop the expanding program

         Created and led training, readiness and resilience programs for military youth

         Launched program efforts designed to create and maintain the National Guard s favorable public image

         Crafted a marketing communications campaign that is still a current success

Certified, FBI/NCIC/CJICS, South Carolina Law Enforcement, 2015

Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina, 2014

Secret Security Clearance, U.S. Department of Defense

Certified, Military Pay Accountant, U.S. Department of Defense

Completed Training, Accounting and Analysis, U.S. Department of Defense

Candidate, South Carolina House of Representatives District 70 Special Election for 2017

Campaign Director, Richland County Council, Columbia, SC 29209 2006-2014

Volunteer, Salkehatchie Summer Service

Volunteer, Baptist Collegiate Ministry

Volunteer, Homework's Christian Ministry

Volunteer, Kentucky Missions

Philanthropy Chair, P.U.S.H. America

Former President, Pi Kappa Phi