US CongressLegislative Assistant
Mar. 2008 - Mar. 2011Washington D.C. Metro Area● Handled legislative and communications roles for a member of E&C, Veterans’ Affairs Committees ● Managed legislative portfolio consisting of trade and commerce, transportation and infrastructure, consumer protection, economic stimulus, banking and foreclosure, small business, taxation, and budget issues
● Developed media plans, including writing press releases, event development, Member statements, and eNewsletters; assisted with daily messaging for the Congressman