Brendan Jones
Springfield
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager & Founder
LoCo SmoKo | WWW.LOCO-SMOKO.COM
Sterling, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Created LoCo SmoKo with the intention, and purpose, of providing a catalog of trusted, high-quality cannabis products to the greater DC area.
- Ability to solely perform, efficiently and effectively, every role necessary to meticulously organize and establish a start-up company.
- Engaged in marketing campaigns targeting individuals over the age of 21.
Operations Manager
Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
Arlington, VA
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted the Executive Director with developing & implementing strategies to achieve mission goals.
- Managed relationships with board members and external vendors.
- Tracked the Operations Department budgeting and handled billing.
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
The Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States
Washington, DC
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Handled day-to-day operations of the President’s office including interactions with individuals inside and outside of the organization.
- Managed President’s schedule, screened calls and emails.
- Handled travel logistics, as well as processed expenses.
- Organized and coordinated board of directors meetings, conferences, and monthly meetings for internal staff.
Legislative Assistant
Jones Walker LLP
Washington, DC
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted policy research and analysis covering maritime law.
- Covered Congressional hearings and regulatory events and drafted summaries for client dissemination.
- Tracked legislative bills, committee votes, floor activity, and final votes.
Education
BBA - Marketing
University of Mississippi
University, MS06.2013
Skills
- Legal Research
- Staff Management
- Advanced Problem Solving
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Manager & Founder
LoCo SmoKo | WWW.LOCO-SMOKO.COM
08.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
02.2020 - 07.2020
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
The Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States
04.2019 - 02.2020
Legislative Assistant
Jones Walker LLP
05.2017 - 04.2019
BBA - Marketing
University of Mississippi