• Advocated on Capitol Hill for the Nation’s 8th largest association, with a focus on retirement security, employee benefits and tax • Created and implemented strategic advocacy plans to advance SHRM’s Congressional agenda in order to raise brand awareness and demonstrate thought leadership • Increased SHRM’s brand visibility while managing a multi-million dollar advocacy campaign for the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Democratic and Republican National Conventions• Successfully leveraged strategic partnerships and directed Society interaction with high-profile groups including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Progressive Policy Institute, Third Way, Republican Main Street Partnership, Women in Government Relations and Women’s Policy Inc. to ensure access and support policy agenda• Trained 400+ HR professionals on bi-yearly basis for Capitol Hill visits in more than 350 Congressional offices • Led SHRM’s Labor Relations Special Expertise Panel, producing educational content distributed to over 285,000 members• Regular contributor to SHRM’s policy newsletter, HR Issues Update, reporting on current public policy issues• Authored and distribute public policy alerts, issue reports, blog posts and updates for volunteer leaders, SHRM members, and key staff on relevant public policy trends • Executed social media strategy over multiple platforms (@SHRMKathleen, @HowAmericaSaves, @Preserve127) to advance policy agenda• Conducted presentations and advocacy training sessions at SHRM state council and chapter conferences and meetings

• Served as the conduit between subordinate offices, committees and boards, and the deputies (consultants, advisors and other governmental agencies)• Served as a liaison for all information systems, the Defense Travel System (DTS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) responses• Advised staff specialists in sensitive package preparation and recommend course of action• Handled system administration and assigned appropriate action officers based on knowledge of programs, commitments, and policies• Clearly and concisely communicated concepts to executive management and technical personnel

• Responsible for the distribution of constituent correspondence regarding national issues, including the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste debate and medical malpractice reform• Handled database reconciliation, information merging, and outgoing communications• Authored, reviewed, and revised official proclamations, outgoing correspondence, and interoffice letters on behalf of the Governor• Communicated with office teams, constituents, elected officials, and dignitaries at local, state and national levels• Constructed casework for constituents, which required constant interaction with government agencies at all levels• Maintained Governor’s agenda, including meetings, conferences, and appearances• Handled numerous assignments with strict deadlines, including the creation of formal government documents • Formally represented the Governor at events, which included extensive public speaking and official greetings