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High school history teacher turned legislative policy wonk turned business association lobbyist turned president of the state's software industry association.
Advising startups, Brainstorming, Creating a group, Giving back, Helping friends, Mentoring, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Receiving feedback
Schools:
Western Oregon University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Software Association of Oregon
Position:
President
Time period:
December 2006 - Present
Description:
Responsible for the management of this 500-member high tech trade organization with a $750,000 annual budget. Oversight responsibilities include its 501c3 Foundation, Legislative Advocacy Committee and 6 full time staff.
Employer:
Associated Oregon Industries
Position:
Political Action Committee Director
Time period:
December 2002 - November 2006
Description:
Directed the fundraising, reporting strategy, organization and structure of the board, organized quarterly meetings and communicated the board’s decisions with candidates and staff affected by their decisions. Raised and distributed over half a million dollars over the last two election cycles.
Employer:
Associated Oregon Industries
Position:
Legislative Representative
Time period:
December 2001 - November 2006
Description:
Work with AOI members to develop education, technology and elections-related policy. Translate this work into politically salient objectives that elected officials and interest groups will accept to secure its passage into law. Remarkable achievements include $100 mm. investment into Oregon start-up companies, creating the Expanded Options program for high school students, and the development of the Oregon Open Primary.
Employer:
Oregon House of Representatives
Position:
Legislative Director
Time period:
December 2000 - November 2002
Description:
Organized and led the retreat during which 34 members of the Republican House Caucus develop their political platform for the 2001 Legislative Session. Managed the process that assigned over 4,000 bills to committees, led weekly meetings with committee chairs to direct bill movement and coordinate the passage of key legislation with Senate, Governor’s staff and key interest groups.
Employer:
Oregon House of Representatives
Position:
Education Policy Director
Time period:
December 1998 - November 2001
Description:
Advised the Speaker during one of the most contentious sessions for education funding and policy development. Recommended courses of action on policy, public relations and political strategy.
Employer:
NIKE, Inc.
Position:
Human Resources Analyst
Time period:
December 1994 - November 1996
Description:
Researched, wrote, edited, printed and distributed two documents for NIKE during consecutive summer breaks, dealing with organizational structures within the company and an analysis of management benefit packages.
Employer:
Sam Barlow High School
Position:
Educator
Time period:
December 1992 - November 1998
Description:
Award-winning teacher of Social Studies and English, mock trial advisor, alternative education program developer, reform implementation department leader and athletic coach.
