Resume

EDUCATION
1991    B.S.  Political Science, Minor in Economics - University of West Florida
1982    A.A. Business - Pensacola Junior College
High School Diploma - Tate High School
Completed several courses toward Masters in Education Leadership
Completed Real Estate Appraiser Course

LICENSES
Investments -  Series 6 and 63 License
Investments – Mortgage Brokers License
Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License
Real Estate License

EXPERIENCE

Elected State Representative, House District 2                                           2002 - 2010

Chief Legislative Assistant to State Representative Jerry Maygarden    2001 - 2002

Chief Legislative Assistant to State Representative Jeff Miller                1998 - 2001

SpringFest, Executive Director 1998, President of the Board                  1992 - 1998

Escambia County Tax Collector Office                                                      1992 - 1998
Deputy Tax Collector:  Regulated and enforced collection of delinquent tangible personal property taxes and occupational licenses utilizing investigative and research procedures in conjunction with the knowledge of property tax laws and procedures.  Prepared monthly reports and conducted multi-million dollar sale of tax certificates to private investors for delinquent property taxes.  Responsibilities required extensive work with the general public.

University of West Florida   - Part-time Student                                        1987 - 1992

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity – Statewide President. Alumnus of the Year 1995.
• Student Government and Student Activities
• Coordinator, UWF Technical Services (1986 – 1992): Staged and produced various events including supervision and maintenance of departmental equipment, and training and supervising various student crews for programs and special events.
• Coordinator, UWF Campus Alcohol & Drug Information Center (1992):  Planned and presented educational workshops to student groups as well as networking with other prevention specialists. Coordinated various awareness events throughout the year.   Responsibilities included the recruitment of others for the prevention activities and the evaluation of the prevention program.
• UWF Intern with City of Pensacola (1991-1992):  Completed UWF internships within different city departments including Human Resources, City Manager, Building Permits, ESP Gas, and Field Inspection.
• Business Basics Consultant 1987 - 1991:  Used knowledge gained from involvement with Junior Achievement to teach business basics classes.  Recognized for teaching more business classes than anyone while attending UWF.   Earned Junior Achievement Distinguished Service Award.
• Campaign Volunteer:  Worked on the Jeff Miller for Florida House of Representatives Campaign

A.C. Neilsen Survey Research                                                                     1985 – 1986

• Independent Contractor – Survey Research

Budget Rent-A-Car                                                                                      1982 – 1986

• Subcontractor:  Managed a team of 1099 independent employees.