Andrew Howell Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Develop and implement legislative strategies for clients including corporations, associations, coalitions, and non-profits on a range of policy matters, including government contracting, homeland security, transportation and technology.• Identify and implement solutions to regulatory impediments affecting client business or growth opportunities.• Develop winning arguments for use by third party supporters of client policy priorities.• Manage firm operations including employee benefits and outside service providers.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Served as the U.S. Chamber's principal spokesman and strategist on a range of security and defense issues, including transportation and cargo security, cyber security, aviation security, critical infrastructure protection, and liability protection for vendors of anti-terrorism technologies. • Worked with senior business leaders to effectively shape legislation and regulation.• Led a business coalition that successfully shaped the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act) implementing regulations.• Helped found the National Cyber Security Partnership, which helped frame the DHS strategy for protecting the critical information technology infrastructure.• Testified before Congress multiple times on homeland security issues including maritime security and cyber security.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Transformed organization from an unprofitable, ineffective think-tank into a break-even, cutting edge organization, creating new lines of business in energy policy, e-commerce regulation and health care reform.• Built a team of 12 staff, with a budget of $1.5 million, which effectively partnered with internal business units to develop successful programs and studies on a range of issues.• Created a product development plan to assess new business opportunities and their strategic fit within the Foundation’s overall goals.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Created and implemented public relations programs for U.S. and foreign clients (corporate, government and non-profit). • Developed new business, both in the U.S. and internationally, enhancing profitability of firm and advancing goals of expanding foreign client base.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Served as Executive Director of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, a network of 23 American Chambers of Commerce in the Western Hemisphere.• Effectively advocated passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), leading lobbying efforts in several states.• Worked with foreign government embassies in order to help advance bilateral trade and investment interests.• Traveled extensively in Latin America, meeting business and government leaders, advocating the benefits of a Free Trade Area of the Americas.

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Ba, American Studies

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