MCR Public Affairs and Advocacy - Legislative Advocate - since 1/22/92

• Create legislative concepts, including public relations programs;
• Prepared & presented legislative agenda(s), bill analysis, support/opposition letters and public testimony;
• Fundraising, poll creation and grass roots campaigns;
• Brochure and Website design;

• Intervention Teacher
• Create Lesson Plans;
• Multiple grade levels;
• Follow complex district rules and regulations;
• Interface with School Board members, Administrators and Department Chairs.

World Wide Collectibles 7/92 to 8/93 - Vice President, Collectibles

• Photo rights negotiations, contract preparation, review import/export laws, and created media events.
• Coordinated the design, production and distribution of Professional Billiards Tour Association (PBTA), trading cards, posters and other collectibles;
• Established budgets, created biographies & interviewed & created player profiles;
• Trade show representation, including booth and flyer design.

Sacramento Jewish Federation 7/87 to 1/21/92 - Managing Editor of SHOFAR- a monthly publication;

• Edited 50+ individual monthly publications; staffed the editorial board, established editorial content and policy, assigned stories, hired photographers, managed professional and volunteer staff; oversaw billing and pay departments;

American River Current 9/86 to 2/87 - Advertising and Circulation Manager

• Sold more advertising in one semester than they ever had in one year;
• Published in every issue, even though that was not in my "job description";
• Complete redesign of the newspaper, including creating new forms of distribution designed to enhance readership and income;

Citizens Against Music Censorship (CAMC) 7/85 to 1/87 -Music Fans Consumer Advocate

• Formation of policy that affected the nation's music fans regarding music ratings or "censorship;"
• Testified before Congress, including presenting a written paper on Music Consumers Rights;

FANS 8/81 to Now Registered Sports Fans Consumer Advocate/Lobbyist

• Formed a national sports fans lobby that conducted national press programs;
• Worked for the passage of legislation protecting sports fans consumer purchases highlighted by requiring cash refunds for games not played during labor disputes, franchise relocation policy, stadium design and alcohol policies;

Assemblywoman Sally Tanner 1/78 to 10/81 - Administrative Assistant

• Worked with the press on behalf of an elected official for 3 1/2 years by creating media events, sending media releases and drafting legislation;
• Assisted in the formation of the State's first Toxic Materials Committee;
• Wrote speech material, legislation, bill analysis, constituent letters and conducted meetings on her behalf;

Additional Activities:

• Board member - Discovery Village Homeowners Association (current President)
• Chabad of Sacramento – Event Volunteer
• McCain for president 2008 campaign volunteer
• Sports coordinator for the Sacramento Jewish Community Center (Softball and Basketball Leagues);
• Editor of the Sacramento Wheelchair Sports Association’s paper;
• Press coordinator for the Bob Dole for President Campaign in California;
• Campaign work (several campaigns) at all governmental levels;
• Participant in committees at city, county and state level(s).

Volunteer Activities:

• Sports coordinator for the Sacramento Jewish Community Center;
• Editor of the Sacramento Wheelchair Sports Association's paper;
• Press coordinator for the Dole for President Special Forces Committee for California;
• Softball and Basketball League Manager and Commissioner;
• Gym Supervisor;
• Campaign work (several campaigns) at all governmental levels;
• Participant in the Sacramento Sports Commission;