June,
2006

Master of Public Administration, Keller Graduate School of Management
GPA: 4.0

January,
2006

Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix
GPA: 4.0, graduated The Outstanding Student of the MBA program

December,
2002

Bachelor of Music, Music Composition, Arizona State University
GPA: 3.84, graduated Summa Cum Laude, with Honors

1/2011 - PRESENT

Arizona State House of Representatives
Phoenix, AZ
State Representative

• Represent the people of Legislative District 17 (Chandler, Gilbert and Sun Lakes).
• Current Speaker Pro Tempore
• Serve on Legislative Committees: Commerce (past Chairman); Ways & Means.
• Develop legislation.
• Vote on proposed bills.
• Speak on various political issues.
• Elected to office November 2, 2010.

8/2006 - PRESENT

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
Professor

• Teach government courses, including:
  • POS 100 “Intro to Political Science”
  • POS 110 “American National Government”
  • POS 115 “Issues in American Politics”
  • POS 125 "Issues in World Politics"
  • POS 130 “State and Local Government”
  • POS 210 “Political Ideologies”
  • POS 222 “U.S. Constitution”
• Devise curriculum for the course.
• Establish reading assignments and instructional materials.
• Design tests and quizzes to assess student achievement.
• Facilitate class discussion on numerous political and government-related issues.
• Host special guest speakers from the public sector such as state legislators and agency representatives.
• Consult with representatives of the CQ Press publishing company regarding textbook content criteria and preferences.

JPSB Dream Team, LLC
Arizona; Texas
Owner/Partner

• Make various real estate and other investments.
• Own property in Arizona and Texas.

All Star Trans, LLC
Arizona
Consultant; Chief Managing Officer

• Manage the company operations and finances.
• Oversee the general marketing strategies of the company.
• Brainstorm innovative ideas for company growth and development.
• Establish sales prices and policies.
• Manage online advertising.
• Field calls and online correspondence from potential clients and partners.
• Network with other transportation companies and businesses.

11/2002 - 12/2009

Arizona State Senate
Phoenix, AZ
Policy Advisor

• Advised the Senate President and Majority Members on legislative issues.
• Aided the legislative process:
  Researched, analyzed, tracked and drafted bills and amendments. Met with State agencies, lobbyists, the Governor and their respective liaisons. Wrote speeches, press releases and newspaper op/ed articles. Addressed constituent concerns.
• Served as Senate Coordinator for the Legislators Back to School Event:
  Improved Arizona’s nationally ranked participation rate from near the bottom to first place. Coordinate with legislators, schools and the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education to arrange classroom visits. Travel to Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Miami, FL, and Washington D.C. to meet with coordinators across the nation and give presentations to the National Conference of State Legislatures on Arizona’s success.
• Served as Senate Coordinator for the annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day.
• Accommodated the family and friends of US Armed Forces casualties when they are invited to the Senate for Session Memorials.
• Supervised the Majority Staff Interns.

5/2002 - 11/2002

Arizona State Senate
Phoenix, AZ
Assistant to Senate Operations

• Assisted the Senate Operations Office.
• Compiled the Interim Committee Books:
  Became familiar with the more than 100 interim committees that exist. Contacted numerous and varied State agencies and their Directors regarding appointments to these committees. Formulated Presidential appointment letters. Updated Interim Committee Inquiry program for legislative staff and public use.
• Compiled the Legislative Encyclopedia:
  Edited legislative encyclopedia entries. Compiled entries into a legislative encyclopedia for use by Senate and House legislators and staff.
• Served as Senate Coordinator for the Legislators Back to School Event.

1/2002 - 5/2002

Arizona State Senate
Phoenix, AZ
Senate Education Committee Intern

• Testified before legislative committees and caucuses regarding legislation.
• Aided the legislative process:
  Researched, analyzed, tracked and drafted bills and amendments. Composed and distributed fact sheets for Senators and staff. Conferred with State agencies, liaisons and bill sponsors regarding legislation.
• Conducted background checks on gubernatorial nominees to education-related boards and committees.
• Conducted research projects at the request of Senators.
• Addressed constituent concerns.

1998 - 2001

Papa John’s Pizza (7/2001 - 12/2001)
Chandler, AZ
Domino’s Pizza (5/1998 - 7/2001)
Chandler, AZ
Pizza Delivery Driver

• Located and delivered orders to residents.
• Processed customer orders.
• Conducted various in-store duties.

SUMMER, 1997

MDS Communications Corporation
Tempe, AZ
Media Data Management Corporation
Tempe, AZ
Telecommunications Employee

• Telephoned people across the nation to raise money for charities.
• Telephoned people across the nation about their magazine subscriptions.

SUMMER, 1996

City of Tempe
Tempe, AZ
Neighborhood Assistant, Children’s Summer Program

• Helped Supervise 80 children.
• Planned numerous and varied children’s games and activities.
• Organized a neighborhood carnival.

1993 - PRESENT

Other Employment

• Pianist for Weddings and Funerals
• Piano Instruction
• Tutoring
• Newspaper Delivery
• Film and Television work
• Wholesale Pet Supplier

2002 - PRESENT

Political Activities Volunteer
Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, AZ

• Precinct Committeeman, Captain – LD21.
• Assist various campaigns at the city, state and federal levels: strategizing, signature gathering, research, sound bites, phone calling, door to door, sign posting, etc.

2006 - PRESENT

Homeowner Association
Homestead Park - Chandler, AZ
Director, Treasurer

• Attend periodic meetings of the HOA board to discuss neighborhood issues.
• Monitor HOA income statements and balance sheets.

2006 - PRESENT

Project Citizen State Showcase Judge

• Critique political case presentations by middle school students.
• Evaluate case portfolios and boards for content related to public policy analysis and action plan.

2008 - PRESENT

Voices of the World
Director, Treasurer, Co-Founder

• Serve on the VOTW Board which oversees the purpose and goals of this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization:
  The charity was established to provide humanitarian and Christian aid to the poor and destitute of the world in the form of such things as AIDS education, general education for orphans and the poor, computer training, music education, literacy, housing, food, and basic medical care.
• Coordinate with and support VOTW-sponsored missionaries around the world.
• Oversee charity donations and funds; promote fundraising.
• Help organize and equip volunteers of VOTW.
• Strategize for VOTW growth and opportunities.

2005-2006

National Center for Policy Analysis
Member, Team NCPA Arizona Advisory Board

• Deliver speeches to organizations all over Arizona about Social Security and Social Security Reform. Audiences include the following organizations:
  Prostate Cancer Foundation, Carefree Cave Creek Rotary, Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary, Tempe Rotary, Camelback Young Republicans, Scottsdale Airpark Rotary, Mesa Rotary, Paradise Valley Rotary Club, East Valley Young Republicans, Mesa Host Lions Club, Pinnacle Peak Rotary, Kyrene Rotary Club, Gilbert Kiwanis, Fountain Hills Rotary Club, MFS Investment Management Company, Glendale Evening Lions Club, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Sun Lakes Lions Club, Mesa Thunderbird Lions.
• Head of the Youth Council Board.

2000-2007

Youth Counselor
Chandler, AZ

• Work with Junior High and High School students at church:
  Responsibilities include teaching, counseling, mentoring, activity leader, and music team.

1999-2009

Church Music Team
Chandler, AZ

• Lead Church Pianist.
• Music Team Leader:
  Lead one of two music teams. Compile music list for church services. Lead congregation in singing church music. Arrange and/or compose original church songs.

JUNE, 2001

World of Music
Chandler, AZ
Teacher

• Taught rhythm classes for children ages 6-12 in the community:
  Established lesson plans, arranged a performance/recital for children.

1998 - 2001

1990 - 1998

Music Performances
ASU Latin Marimba Band; ASU Steel Drum Band

• Performed with the ASU Steel Drum Band all over Arizona.
• Performed with the ASU Latin Marimba Band all over Arizona.

Rest Homes

• Traveled around Arizona to entertain residents at rest homes.

Music Compositions

• Composer of numerous and varied music compositions:
  Have written for solo, duet, ensembles and full orchestra, performed in Colorado, Ohio and all over Arizona.
• Wrote for film, Los Angeles, CA.

• The Outstanding Student for the University of Phoenix MBA program, 2006.
• President’s Four-Year Scholarship.
• Arizona State University Four-Year Academic Scholarship.
• Arizona State University Four-Year Music Scholarship.
• Mill Avenue Merchants Association Scholarship for Original Music Composition.
• Dean’s Honor List at Arizona State University (Fall/Spring 1998-2002).
• “Great Discussions,” 1999:
  Invited to participate in a dinner and discussion of Plato’s Republic with esteemed members of the community as a representative of the ASU Barrett Honors College.
• Numerous certificates/tokens of appreciation related to the NCPA speeches.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook; Internet Explorer; and the Arizona Legislative Information System.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the Legislature and legislative process.
• Extensive teaching experience on areas of religion, government and music.
• Piano and Music Composition.