Manage all aspects of an association made up of thirteen agencies who provide support to help the elderly age in place
Job activities included working with a team to assist in the assessment of programs and communicating with state agencies on topics covered by Medicare and Medicaid as well as state run programs ranging from access to medical care to transportation, food supply safety, and social determinants of health
Assisted in Interviewing and assessing candidates for Executive management positions with the State Agency responsible for delivering services to elderly individuals in the State of Washington.
Legislative Assistant – Senator Frockt
Washington State Legislature
12.2015 - 04.2018
Assist Legislator in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations
Assisted in recruitment hiring and managing of office staff.
Legislative Assistant - Senator Hatfield
Washington State Legislature
09.2013 - 12.2015
Assist Legislator in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations
Assisted in recruitment hiring and managing of office staff.
Executive Assistant
Snohomish County
02.2012 - 06.2013
Assist the County Executive in successfully fulfilling his public obligations by providing support in the areas of administration, communications, research and public relations and policy
Assisted in recruitment hiring and managing of office staff
Legislative Assistant – Senator Frockt
Washington State Legislature
10.2011 - 02.2012
Assist Legislator in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations
Recruited hired and managed office staff
Legislative Assistant – Senator White
Washington State Legislature
01.2011 - 10.2011
Assist Legislator in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations
Recruited and managed office internships.
Campaign Manager
Elect Steve Hobbs
06.2010 - 12.2010
Managed all aspects for a successful state legislative campaign in the 44th Legislative District
Played a key role in helping Senator Steve Hobbs win re-election in a highly contested race
Recruited and managed campaign staff.
Legislative Assistant – Representative White
Washington State Legislature
01.2009 - 06.2010
Assist Legislator in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations
Recruited and managed office internships.
Field Coordinator
People to Elect Scott White
01.2008 - 07.2008
Organized and managed outreach and field operations for a successful state legislative campaign in the 46th Legislative District
Served in a key role helping Representative Scott White win election with over 71 percent of the vote
Recruited and managed campaign staff
Owner
TwinTree Services
01.2006 - 07.2008
Developed and operated a mobile escrow signing company in the greater Seattle Area
Responsible for marketing, customer retention, scheduling, and accounting in a small business setting
Recruited interviewed and hired contract support staff
Field Coordinator
Senate Democratic Campaign
08.2006 - 11.2006
Organized and managed volunteer and campaign operations for a successful underdog Washington State Senate campaign
Helped Senator Steven Hobbs win the 44th Legislative District Senate seat with over 52 percent of the vote
Recruited and managed volunteer force
Processor
Financial Advantage
05.2003 - 12.2005
Coordinated the clearing of conditions for funding of residential home loans
Maintained files to meet licensing requirements, scheduled client closings, and maintained relations with multiple lending organizations.
Owner
American Home Lending
01.2002 - 05.2003
Operated all aspects of my own mortgage brokerage, including securing and maintaining Kansas State License, training of personal, and all accounting aspects of a small business
Recruited and managed Loan Officers for mortgage lending.
Manager
Platinum Mortgage
04.1999 - 12.2001
Responsible for opening a branch for a Kansas City Broker in the Lawrence Kansas Market
Including all marketing, office setup, and recruitment of staff
Recruited and managed Loan Officers for mortgage lending.
Loan Officer
CoreWest Banc
04.1998 - 04.1999
Started as a Telemarketer for the company and received a promotion to loan officer after one month for outperforming all other loan officer in the region.
Sales and Service Professional
Fastenal
03.1997 - 04.1998
Responsible for building and maintaining accounts in a fastener and industrial tool company.
Job Developer
Greater Kansas City Foundation
01.1993 - 04.1998
I developed a program to find jobs in the community for clients with Developmental Disabilities or Brain Injuries
I worked through funding provided by a grant, through the department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Maintained case files on each client and prepared and submitted reports to the department of Vocational Rehabilitation
As well as maintaining billing and grant renewal.
Program Manager
Woodhaven
01.1990 - 12.1992
I ran a Day Program for individuals with severe disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in their community, as an alternative to workshop and daycare services
This involved the development and implementation of training programs, as well as managing the budget for the program
Interviewed hired and managed program staff
Counselor
Front Door
05.1989 - 12.1992
I worked with adolescent boys who had been removed from their home by the State for physical or sexual abuse
Group home setting responsibilities ranged from working with the counselors in helping the clients, helping with homework, social skills, and teaching domestic skills
Other duties included working the suicide hot line when on the overnight shift.
Peer Counselor
Reality House
06.1988 - 12.1991
I worked with counselors in a group home for convicted felons under the age of twenty-five, as an alternative to prison
For these clients it was the last chance before state prison
Duties included training for job hunting, overseeing nightly peer counseling sessions, as well as helping individuals work through twelve step programs for addiction.
Education
B.S - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Missouri
Master’s - Public Administration
Evans School of Public Affairs
University Of Washington - Seattle Washington
CELTA Qualification From Cambridge - Teaching English As A Second Language
CELTA Asturias
Oviedo Spain
07.2023
Skills
Strong understanding of the legislative process
Extensive background in customer service, sales, and public outreach
Strong project management skills: coordinating multiple projects as they relate to the overall mission
Excellent understanding of financial industries
Experience using standard computer applications:
MS Outlook, MS Office, ect
Broad experience working with community-based organizations
Diverse experience in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing staff
Timeline
State Director
Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging
04.2018 - 07.2021
Legislative Assistant – Senator Frockt
Washington State Legislature
12.2015 - 04.2018
Legislative Assistant - Senator Hatfield
Washington State Legislature
09.2013 - 12.2015
Executive Assistant
Snohomish County
02.2012 - 06.2013
Legislative Assistant – Senator Frockt
Washington State Legislature
10.2011 - 02.2012
Legislative Assistant – Senator White
Washington State Legislature
01.2011 - 10.2011
Campaign Manager
Elect Steve Hobbs
06.2010 - 12.2010
Legislative Assistant – Representative White
Washington State Legislature
01.2009 - 06.2010
Field Coordinator
People to Elect Scott White
01.2008 - 07.2008
Field Coordinator
Senate Democratic Campaign
08.2006 - 11.2006
Owner
TwinTree Services
01.2006 - 07.2008
Processor
Financial Advantage
05.2003 - 12.2005
Owner
American Home Lending
01.2002 - 05.2003
Manager
Platinum Mortgage
04.1999 - 12.2001
Loan Officer
CoreWest Banc
04.1998 - 04.1999
Sales and Service Professional
Fastenal
03.1997 - 04.1998
Job Developer
Greater Kansas City Foundation
01.1993 - 04.1998
Program Manager
Woodhaven
01.1990 - 12.1992
Counselor
Front Door
05.1989 - 12.1992
Peer Counselor
Reality House
06.1988 - 12.1991
B.S - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Missouri
Master’s - Public Administration
Evans School of Public Affairs
CELTA Qualification From Cambridge - Teaching English As A Second Language
Aging and Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Areas Agencies on AgingAging and Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Areas Agencies on Aging
Assistant Director of Aging and Disability at Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and DisabilityAssistant Director of Aging and Disability at Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
On-call Surgical Attending at Buenos Aires British Hospital – General Surgery DepartmentOn-call Surgical Attending at Buenos Aires British Hospital – General Surgery Department