2011-Present
Executive Assistant, Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, Atlanta, GA
Communicate with constituents, employees and external parties to assist in the resolution of constituent issues. Conduct research, prepare presentations, draft constituent and special interest group communications, Commissioner remarks and speeches, and maintain sensitive information. Research outstanding budget, financial and political issues to understand the impact on constituents, employees and businesses. Support the Commissioner on campaign initiatives.
2008-Present
Board of Advisors/Lobbyist, The Dustin Inman Society, Atlanta, GA
Consult with members of the Georgia legislature and other holders of public office to persuade them to support legislation favorable to the enforcement of immigration and employment laws. Educate legislators and officials about weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation favorable to the organization’s interests. Track legislation and produce blog content for the organization. Consult with external organizations as well as supporters and opponents of proposed legislation.
Television /Radio
Opposing viewpoint on immigration debate, WSB TV, 6/30/11
Opposing viewpoint on immigration debate, 11Alive News, 6/14/11
Tea Party Talk, WLAQ 1410, Rome, Georgia, 8/25/10
Live debate w/Angelo Fusare (businessman), My Fox Atlanta’s 10pm News, 7/29/10
Live debate w/Azadeh Shashahani (ACLU), My Fox Atlanta’s Good Day Atlanta, 7/29/10
Live debate w/Rich Pellegrino (Cobb Immigrant Alliance), 11 Alive News, 5/22/10
“Jessica Colotl press conference,” 11 Alive News, 5/14/10
“Reform Immigration for America Now rally,” CBS46 News, 06/02/09
Public speaking engagements
Henry County 912 Project, 8/9/10
North Georgia 912, 7/10/10
South Atlanta Tea Party, 7/8/10
Cartersville/Bartow County Tea Party, 6/19/10
Floyd County Republican Women's Club, 7/7/09
DeKalb Republican Women’s Club, 6/13/09
Frequent testimony before State Senate & House Committees, City Councils & Boards of Commissioners
Letters to the Editor/Guest Columns/Magazine Articles
AJC, “State lists IDs needed to comply with immigration law,” (Quoted), 8/1/11
AJC, “Illegal immigration fight in no way akin to racism,” 3/13/11
Athens-Banner Herald, “How many illegal immigrants?” 12/23/10
AJC, “Should Georgia adopt an Arizona-style immigration law?” 8/5/10
The Social Contract Journal, “How the new media created Arizona’s SB 1070,” Summer 2010
The Social Contract Press, “Victims of illegal immigration,” August 2010
Gwinnett Daily Post, "Contrary to popular belief, Americans will do the jobs," 3/21/10
Macon Telegraph, “Are there jobs Americans won’t do?” 3/14/10
Athens Banner Herald, “Illegal immigration hurts low wage minorities,” 3/14/10
Marietta Daily Journal, “Jobs Americans won’t do? Really?” 3/12/10
Athens Banner Herald, “Letter misrepresented activist,” 1/21/10
Marietta Daily Journal, “Illegals’ advocate trying to demonize his opponents,” 8/26/09
Athens Banner Herald, “Coming to America,” 7/9/09
Marietta Daily Journal, “’Path to citizenship’ would reward lawbreakers,” 6/24/09
Marietta Daily Journal, “Illegal aliens debase sacrifices of civil rights leaders,” 2/22/09
Athens Banner Herald, “Illegal alien’s crimes were costly,” 2/6/09
Gwinnett Daily Post, “Officials need 287(g) to control immigration,” 1/25/09
Marietta Daily Journal, “Time for African-Americans to get off ‘liberal plantation,” 1/11/09
Cherokee Tribune, “Cherokee needs to stand strong against ACLU,” 1/07/09
Sunday Paper, “The love story is not illegal, Fanny is,” 12/14/08
Cherokee Ledger News, “Immigrant ordinance needed,” 12/10/08
Executive Assistant, Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, Atlanta, GA
Communicate with constituents, employees and external parties to assist in the resolution of constituent issues. Conduct research, prepare presentations, draft constituent and special interest group communications, Commissioner remarks and speeches, and maintain sensitive information. Research outstanding budget, financial and political issues to understand the impact on constituents, employees and businesses. Support the Commissioner on campaign initiatives.
- Draft weekly newsletter to 1600+ constituents highlighting town halls, public comments/hearings and district events
- Communicate with media, business groups & past attendees for the biannual "How to do Business with Cobb" seminars
- Attend town halls & community meetings/events with the Commissioner
2008-Present
Board of Advisors/Lobbyist, The Dustin Inman Society, Atlanta, GA
Consult with members of the Georgia legislature and other holders of public office to persuade them to support legislation favorable to the enforcement of immigration and employment laws. Educate legislators and officials about weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation favorable to the organization’s interests. Track legislation and produce blog content for the organization. Consult with external organizations as well as supporters and opponents of proposed legislation.
Television /Radio
Opposing viewpoint on immigration debate, WSB TV, 6/30/11
Opposing viewpoint on immigration debate, 11Alive News, 6/14/11
Tea Party Talk, WLAQ 1410, Rome, Georgia, 8/25/10
Live debate w/Angelo Fusare (businessman), My Fox Atlanta’s 10pm News, 7/29/10
Live debate w/Azadeh Shashahani (ACLU), My Fox Atlanta’s Good Day Atlanta, 7/29/10
Live debate w/Rich Pellegrino (Cobb Immigrant Alliance), 11 Alive News, 5/22/10
“Jessica Colotl press conference,” 11 Alive News, 5/14/10
“Reform Immigration for America Now rally,” CBS46 News, 06/02/09
Public speaking engagements
Henry County 912 Project, 8/9/10
North Georgia 912, 7/10/10
South Atlanta Tea Party, 7/8/10
Cartersville/Bartow County Tea Party, 6/19/10
Floyd County Republican Women's Club, 7/7/09
DeKalb Republican Women’s Club, 6/13/09
Frequent testimony before State Senate & House Committees, City Councils & Boards of Commissioners
Letters to the Editor/Guest Columns/Magazine Articles
AJC, “State lists IDs needed to comply with immigration law,” (Quoted), 8/1/11
AJC, “Illegal immigration fight in no way akin to racism,” 3/13/11
Athens-Banner Herald, “How many illegal immigrants?” 12/23/10
AJC, “Should Georgia adopt an Arizona-style immigration law?” 8/5/10
The Social Contract Journal, “How the new media created Arizona’s SB 1070,” Summer 2010
The Social Contract Press, “Victims of illegal immigration,” August 2010
Gwinnett Daily Post, "Contrary to popular belief, Americans will do the jobs," 3/21/10
Macon Telegraph, “Are there jobs Americans won’t do?” 3/14/10
Athens Banner Herald, “Illegal immigration hurts low wage minorities,” 3/14/10
Marietta Daily Journal, “Jobs Americans won’t do? Really?” 3/12/10
Athens Banner Herald, “Letter misrepresented activist,” 1/21/10
Marietta Daily Journal, “Illegals’ advocate trying to demonize his opponents,” 8/26/09
Athens Banner Herald, “Coming to America,” 7/9/09
Marietta Daily Journal, “’Path to citizenship’ would reward lawbreakers,” 6/24/09
Marietta Daily Journal, “Illegal aliens debase sacrifices of civil rights leaders,” 2/22/09
Athens Banner Herald, “Illegal alien’s crimes were costly,” 2/6/09
Gwinnett Daily Post, “Officials need 287(g) to control immigration,” 1/25/09
Marietta Daily Journal, “Time for African-Americans to get off ‘liberal plantation,” 1/11/09
Cherokee Tribune, “Cherokee needs to stand strong against ACLU,” 1/07/09
Sunday Paper, “The love story is not illegal, Fanny is,” 12/14/08
Cherokee Ledger News, “Immigrant ordinance needed,” 12/10/08