Raised over $450,000 running as a Democrat in a targeted R-7 district (the previous record for an Iowa House race was $171,000). Consistently in the top 3 among Democratic House candidates statewide in field metrics (phone calls made to voters, postcards mailed, and relational organizing contacts made). Built a team of over 150 volunteers. Helped direct campaign strategy and shape messaging for digital, TV, and mail campaigns. 

Represented the Iowa Democratic Party on press tours and at events statewide, championed and managed statewide projects like “Build our Bench” to recruit candidates, created candidate support services for local candidates statewide, and designed and assisted with social media campaigns. Recruited the most activists to participate in the DNC’s “Train the Trainer” training program of all 57 states and territories. Inducted into the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame in 2018. 

As a candidate in a non-targeted race, ran all aspects of the campaign: managed social media and communications plan, recruited and managed interns and volunteers, handled press coverage, and worked with NGP/VAN.

Helped shape the philosophy and business strategy of the magazine. Conducted competitive market analysis, established ad rates, created media kit and style guide. Sold ads ensuring break-even from the first issue; circulation was 20,000 within first year. Compiled and edited community section, assisted with copy editing. Magazine is in its 17th year of publication today.

Managed a multinational marketing and client services team through the development and launch of an international hospital and birthing center. Responsible for all aspects of marketing and business development. Established marketing plan and budget, launched new corporate image and marketing campaign, redesigned website, organized public relations activities, and developed strategic client and community partnerships. 

Created syllabus and taught Market Research 5000 to MBA students.

Analyzed data for and wrote iamasia China NetKnowledge Reports, iamasia’s syndicated product on internet usage in Mainland China. Primary duties included sales, data analysis, report writing, and public relations. 

Served as Healthcare Research Sector Head for Mainland China for Taylor Nelson Sofres, the second largest market research firm in the world. Consulted clients on China market entry, market analysis, and branding. Launched and managed 8-city healthcare tracking study in 1st- and 2nd-tier Chinese cities. 

Responsible for all aspects of project management for complex quantitative studies, from project conception and research design to project completion and data delivery. Managed quality control for five states’ participation in the largest ongoing U.S. government public health survey (BRFSS). 

Helping United Rural Democrats professionalize their board and operations.

Assisting with planning of an annual Pride celebration in Ankeny, Iowa, as well as smaller events throughout the year.

Served as the Community At-Large Board Member for Concordia International School Shanghai. Helped develop new framework for new principal searches.

Represented AmCham Shanghai at annual doorknock visits in Washington D.C., communicating innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs of American companies in China. Spearheaded the launch of AmCham Shanghai's CSR initiatives, including: Creating a vetting process for Chinese nonprofits; launching participation in the annual international "Make a Difference Day," now in its 14th year at AmCham Shanghai; conceptualizing the AmCham Shanghai Annual CSR Awards, now in their 11th year; re-establishing the AmCham CSR Committee; and advocating for the creation of a dedicated paid staff position to work on CSR.