Resume

• 2011

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Urban and Regional Sciences

  President

  Fightin' Texas Aggie Singing Cadets

  2012-2013\nDirector of Operations

  2013 SEC Leadership Exchange

  2012-2013\nVice Chair

  Traditions Council

  2011-2012

  Texas A&M University

  Six Sigma Lean Professional

  N/A

  Management and Strategy Institute

  Change Management Specialist

  N/A

  Management and Strategy Institute

• 2009

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

  Buck Weirus Spirit Award Recipient

  2011\nMontgomery Prize Recipient for Exceptional Contributions to the Texas A&M University community by a graduate student

  Public Policy Analysis (State and Local Government and International Economic Development)

  Member

  CARPOOL

  2011-2012\nMember

  Fightin' Texas Aggie Singing Cadets

  2010-2011\nMember

  HardChord Dynamix

  2010-2011\nChair

  MSC Fall Leadership Conference

  2011\nPresident

  Graduate Student Council

  2010-2011

  Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service

• 2004

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Political Science and Government

  Student Body President

  2007-2008\nPresident/Provost Advisory Committee

  2007-2008\nRecruitment and Enrollment Director

  University Scholars Program

  2006-2008\nStudent Senator

  2006-2007\nPeer Advisor/ Teaching Assistant

  UNIV 100

  2005-2008\nResident Advisor

  2005-2006

  George Mason University

• 1983

  Montgomery Prize for Exceptional Contributions by a Graduate Student

  The Montgomery Graduate Endowed Fellowship Fund was established in February

  by the Estate of Jeff Montgomery. This Montgomery Award is funded by income from that endowment and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies felt it appropriate to award this Montgomery Prize to a student leader whose service has made a positive impact on the larger Texas A&M graduate student body. Students eligible for the Montgomery Graduate Endowed Fellowship are student leaders making major contributions to the academic opportunities and quality of life of their fellow graduate students here at Texas A&M. Whether it is through demonstrated leadership in international student groups or service organizations

  students must show their dedication to serving Aggie graduate students in addition to excellent academics and scholarship.

  Texas A&M University

• The Student Advisory Committee is comprised of students from 2- and 4-year institutions throughout the state

  nominated by their respective institutions

  who advise the Council on systemwide issues of concern to Virginia's college students.

  State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

  Shadow Board Member

  Serve as a shadow member of the Chamber of Commerce; assist in the planning and implementation of Chamber events and with new member recruitment

  Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce

  Member

  Steering Committee

  Virginia21 is a 501(c)3 organization that has engaged over 65

  000 young people in the political process by providing information

  directing advocacy and coordinating political action on a non-partisan agenda that includes higher education

  economic development

  and good government.

  Virginia 21 and Virginia 21 Political Action Committee

  Education Docent

  Lead tours of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library for groups of 15-25 elementary

  middle and high school students

  George H.W. Bush Presidential Library

  Quantitative Research

  Management

  Strategic Communications

  PowerPoint

  Leadership

  Program Management

  Team Building

  Research

  Microsoft Excel

  Training

  Microsoft Office

  Microsoft Word

  Hiring Personnel

  Executive Managment

  Public Speaking

  Social Media

  A Study of Dual Credit Access and Effectiveness in the State of Texas

  James Appleby

  Silvester (Sly) Mata

  A Study of Dual Credit Access and Effectiveness in the State of Texas

  Andrew

  Shelnutt

  The Association of Former Students

  Texas A&M University

  Texas A&M University

  Envision EMI

  Texas A&M University

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson

  LLP

  George Mason University

  John McCain 2008

  City of Bryan

  San Antonio

  Texas Area

  - Advise the UTSA Student Government on policy issues and provide support to student leaders\n- Develop experiential curriculum and co-instruct EDL 3003

  Introduction to Leadership\n- Coordinate training and professional development for all Graduate Assistants in the Division\n- Administer the Marketable Leadership Skills Program

  a Divisional Key Performance Indicator\n- Directly supervise one Graduate Assistant

  co-supervise an additional Graduate Assistant and seven student workers

  Assistant Director of the Student Leadership Center

  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Bryan

  TX

  - Collect and compile information for City Officials

  and create presentations for Council and city employees\n- Interface with local and regional partners on behalf of the City of Bryan regarding cooperative partnerships\n-Provide support to management team & input and recommendations regarding programs and operations

  Executive Services Intern

  City of Bryan

  College Station

  TX

  - Supervise a team of four Vice Presidents

  7 Committee Chairs

  and two external Program Directors\n- Collect and interpret data regarding educational experience efficacy for graduate student populations\n- Provide input into University-level academic and co-curricular decision making through Univ. committees\n-Serve as key advisor on graduate student opinion in academic policy-making to the University President

  Graduate Student Council President (Graduate Assistant - Non-Teaching)

  Texas A&M University

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  New York Metro Area

  - Ensure consistent logistical operation of all conference components in Washington

  DC and New York City\n- Hire

  train & supervise a staff of 8 (operations team)

  and co-manage 22 curriculum-based Faculty Advisors\n- Implement staff training on Conference curriculum aimed for secondary school students (6th-12th grades)\n- Facilitate and innovatively implement curriculum modules to provide for learning & leadership development

  Program Coordinator of Operations (prev. Faculty Advisor & Operations Team Member)

  Envision EMI

  Fairfax

  VA

  - Supervise and communicate with app. 25 Executive Cabinet members to provide guidance and information\n- Coordinate the implementation of several new events including an Alumni Appreciation Game and the 572 Founders’ Day Celebration\n- Represent the Student Body of George Mason University before groups ranging from 5-3

  000 persons\n- Administer a budget of approximately $50

  000 for student initiatives and prepare budgetary data summaries

  Student Body President

  George Mason University

  College Station

  TX

  - Design

  Implement and Facilitate Innovative Curriculum for URPN (formerly URSC) 301 - Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning for upper level students in the URPN department.\n- Coordinate grading and reporting for URPN 301

  Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Instructor of Record

  Texas A&M University

  San Antonio

  Texas Area

  -Assume direct responsibility for our entire West Coast and multi-state client portfolios

  including major metropolitan areas\n-Manage the regular IT needs of contracted services for various local government clients\n-Interface with local government officials

  as needed

  to provide support

  Contract Manager

  Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson

  LLP

  College Station

  TX

  -Assist the Program Director in the recruitment and enrollment of full-time professional students in the Master of Science in Analytics program

  hosted at the Texas A&M University campus in Houston CityCentre\n-Manage media contracts and design creative content for placement in a wide range of venues

  including United Hemispheres magazine

  Texas Monthly

  and D CEO Magazine

  Program Manager

  Texas A&M University

  College Station

  TX

  - Facilitate event planning and reporting for campus-wide events hosted by the Association of Former Students

  with primary responsibility for The Next Tradition

  a graduation-centered ceremony for our newest former students.\n- Present to groups of both incoming and current students regarding the mission and impact of the Association

  as well as providing networking and job-hunting training.

  Graduate Assistant - Campus Programs

  The Association of Former Students

  Alexandria

  VA

  - Coordinate travel and service billing for traveling staff to ensure Treasury payment and service rendering\n- Provide logistical support for Senator McCain and Governor Palin’s trips to Washington

  D.C. and Virginia

  Advance Logistics Associate

  John McCain 2008

  Spanish

  Buck Weirus Spirit Award

  The Buck Weirus Spirit Award honors up to 55 students each year who demonstrate high INVOLVEMENT

  create positive EXPERIENCES throughout the Aggie community

  IMPACTstudent life at Texas A&M and enhance the Aggie SPIRIT. Unlike other awards

  the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations

  Aggie traditions and university events.\n\nThe Buck Weirus Spirit Award

  named for Richard \"Buck\" Weirus '42

  recognizes students for their outstanding contributions to student life programs at Texas A&M University. Mr. Weirus served as Executive Director of The Association of Former Students from1964 to 1980. Because of his unique leadership

  vision

  and support of student involvement

  this award was established by The Association's Board of Directors in 1982 in his honor.

  Texas A&M University

  Graduate

  Sorensen Institute - College Leaders Program

  The College Leaders Program (CLP) gives students the practical skills and political knowledge to become effective advocates in government and business. The CLP is held each summer for two weeks on grounds at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The program features a Virginia-focused

  multidisciplinary curriculum with three main goals:\n\n-To prepare future leaders for ethical and responsible citizenship and public service in the Commonwealth.\n-To connect Virginia's youth leaders from different backgrounds and philosophies with each other and with current leaders in the government

  business

  and non-profit sectors.\n-To energize our democratic system of government by promoting civic engagement among youth leaders.\n\nIn 2007 the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognized the Sorensen Institute's College and High School Leaders Programs as among the very best in the nation and a national model when it comes to giving young people the skills and motivation to become politically engaged in their communities.

  Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia