RESUME

EDUCATION 

Florida State University, Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations – Tallahassee, FL    

May 1989

FAA Air Traffic Controller, ZJX En Route Training and Certification – Hilliard, FL    

Apr 1990- Jun 1993

PROFESSIONAL/NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE  

Research Analyst, S.A.F.E. Amendment, State of Florida    

June 2022 - Present

·  Ballot initiative survey research in conjunction with Commissioner Diaz & Speaker Renner

Chair, US Naval Base Subic Bay Philippines All Class Reunion, St. Augustine, FL     

Mar 2018 – Dec 2021

·  Created and developed all media, videos, website, and itineraries

Vice President Public Relations, St. Augustine Navy League, St. Augustine, FL    

Jan 2014– Dec 2014

·  Creator and Producer Navy League radio commercials 

·  Implemented Speakers Table initiative securing speakers and engagements

Manager & Director Special Operations high profile political campaigns    

Mar 2010-Aug 2014

·  Coordinated fundraising, speaker events, debate strategy, door knocking events, gathering of volunteers

Contributing Member, Florida Tax Watch, State of Florida     

 May 2014- Sep 2017

Board Member, Aviation Advisory Board, Florida State College of Jacksonville, FL     

Mar 2012-May 2014

Radio Talk Show Host, “Making the Grade Show,” WFOY, Saint Augustine, FL    

Jan 2013-Dec 2013  

·  Secured noteworthy, guests such as; Governor Scott, Senator Horne and Tampa Bay Times Reporter 

·  Produced and created weekly shows on state education issues 

State Education Chair, FL Federation Republican Women, State of Florida      

 Jan 2013-Dec 2013

·  Created state plans and participated in radio programs promoting statewide education initiatives

State Appointed Task Force, FL Digital Learning Group, State of Florida        

 Jan 2011-Nov 2012

·  Collaborated with Florida leaders on directives to move the state toward better digital learning

State Appointed Task Force, FL Digital Instructional Materials Work Group, Florida 

Mar 2011-Aug 2012

·  Completed a statewide proposal to implement digital learning and provide all students laptops

Co-Chair, Farm to Table Events, Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida    

Mar 2011-Aug 2012 

·  Created and executed the combining of Ponte Vedra chefs with Hastings farmers’ local produce

Member, Jacksonville Regional & St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce         

Sep 2011-Aug 2012

Board Member, NE FL Early Learning Coalition, Northeast Florida       

May 2010-Sep 2014

·  Assisted in awareness campaign, conducted tours, and oversaw an education symposium

Co-Founder/Vice President, SJC Middle School Athletic Assoc, St. Johns, FL     

 Jan 2009-Dec 2010

·  Obtained $100,000 in cash sponsorships, organized 350 volunteers and created business plan

·  Managed event with Olympian gold medalist Shannon Miller and top political and community leaders

Agency Directors Representative, United Way Agency, St. Johns County, FL     

Mar 2009-Dec 2010

Board Member, SJC Education Foundation, St. Johns County, Florida    

Sep 2005-Oct 2008

State Chair, American Eagle & Literacy Challenge, State of Florida       

 Jan 2006-Sep 2008

·  Florida 150 Elementary School “How Reading Makes Me a Better American” Challenge

·  Partnered with Radio Disney AM600 on Statewide kickoff and Kids Concerns Radio shows 

·  Oversaw Statewide kickoff with NASA, Congressman, and Dollywood’s eagle “Challenger”

·  Oversaw Miley Cyrus ad and National kickoff at Disney with celebrities Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso 

·  Secured involvement of Lt. Governor Toni Jennings as the State Literacy Ambassador

Business Liaison Chair, TCE Business Liaison Team, St. Johns County, Florida    

May 2005-Jun 2006

·  Procured $75,000 cash sponsorships and $150,000 in-kind donations

Owner/Operator, Roosevelt Square & Eastpark Dry Cleaners, Jacksonville, FL     

 Jun 1998-Aug 1999

FAA Air Traffic Controller, Jacksonville En Route Air Traffic Center, Hilliard, FL 

 Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

·  Constructed NASA confidential-clearance rocket launch packages