Over the years, I have amassed a diverse set of skills that can move any organization forward.
Non-Profit:
- Chairing a 501(c)(3) organization (2x)
- Coordinating and managing an executive committee
- Working within a tight budget to expand outreach and increase membership
- Promotion of organization via traditional, social, and earned media
- Budget analysis
- Contract negotiations
Communication:
- Public speaking in front of groups, both friendly and hostile
- Earned media on TV, radio, podcasts, and live streaming
- Speechwriting for myself and for others, using the specific speaker’s tone of voice
- Testimony in front of governmental and political organizations
- Bulk email via Constant Contact and MailChimp
- Social media to targeted audiences, including Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon
- Scheduled social media via HootSuite and Buffer
- Writing to AP and Chicago style guide specifications, as well as to specific target age groups
- Editing communications for publication in newsletters and official correspondence
- Excellent telephone communication and customer service skills
Politics:
- Won local election in 2004 via grassroots efforts
- Working within budget limitations, ran an effective campaign
- Performed policy analysis and research
- Worked with local elected officials to affect policy decisions
- Created and organized multiple field operations for outreach and communication
- Currently work with neighborhood political leaders to guide transportation and public infrastructure developments and policy
- Current President and lead political liaison for large bicycling club
- Testified before local, regional, and national political bodies about transportation-related issues
Executive:
- Director of an executive board of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as well as leader of ad hoc committees within nonprofits and political bodies
- Supervisory and hire/fire responsibilities for a group of 12-16 ski racing coaches, including guiding professional development for said coaches
- Supervisory duties over a team of 10-15 employees of a customer service desk
- Hire/fire responsibilities for customer service desk and a team of fleet drivers/mechanics
- Supervising nonprofit executive committees and smoothing out any differences within said bodies
Technology:
- Expert skills in macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows
- Intermediate skills in Ubuntu Linux, Android 4.2-current
- Creation and maintenance of websites powered by WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Moveable Type, and ClubExpress
- Mastery of social media platforms including Twitter/X, Bluesky, Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
- QA and security testing of websites in multiple browsers on multiple platforms
- Online server security analysis suites, including FireEye and Palo Alto Networks
- Targeted email systems (Constant Contact, MailChimp)
- Online CRM and HR tools, including SalesForce
- Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Apps suite (Mail, Docs, Forms)
- Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat Pro
- Apple iMovie and Logic Express
Fitness & Sports Instruction:
- Alpine ski race coaching (USSA Level 100 certified coach, USSA Level 2 Alpine Official certification, 13 years USSA juniors, 3 years USSA masters and NASTAR), including off-season dryland training programs and mental training exercises
- Endurance cycling, including performance analysis and development of training plans
Photography:
- Pictures featured on local and nationals news websites and televised pieces, SKI magazine, Global Cycling Network, and various academic publications
Branding & Graphic Design:
- Developed logos for organizations, including DC for Democracy and the DC Democratic State Committee
