Benjamin Williams Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, Dc

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Strategically plan, execute, and follow through on all domestic and foreign travel for the Chairman, the Chief of Staff, and three advisersComplete all employee travel reimbursements in timely manner with meticulous attention to detail for absolute accuracyCreate organized and detailed memos, correspondence, biographical information of principles, and all travel logistics for the Chairman’s briefing book for all external engagementsSupervise, assign, and review one additional employee who assists the ChairmanInitiate, maintain, and protect confidential human resources information of all office employeesManage an annual office budgetDistill complex regulatory processes into accessible public information campaigns on pipeline certification processes, methods for public participation, and the nuances of Commission jurisdiction to assuage public concerns, increase public involvement, and address policymaker criticism

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with all scheduling of meetings with Congress, Commission staff, industry groups, and the publicCommunicated with industry executives, experts, and associations to gather relevant background information in preparation for the Commissioner’s meetings and industry events Organized and compiled travel logistics and briefing materials for the Commissioner and staffReceived and processed press inquiries and interview requestsBriefed the Commissioner daily on energy news, current industry developments, via research and investigating information and materials that assist in formulating Commission policiesReviewed and advised the Commissioner regarding draft press statements, articles, and official communicationsRepresented the Commissioner to members of the press in all circumstancesRepresented the Commissioner at high-level meetings and communicate the Commissioner’s views and directives

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Represented the Senator, scheduled, hosted, and attended regular community meetings with county leaders, constituent groups, and individual constituents. Presented complex legislation and the effects in laymen’s terms while conveying the intended message. Managed telecommunications, constituent visits, incoming and outgoing mail, compiled local press articles for press secretary, and briefed office colleagues on local press developments in their specific casework and outreach areas. Office czar for breaking news and developing stories throughout the day, reported information to press and management teams as needed. Contacted media outlets to inform them of local events.Captured and created content to post on the Senator’s social media platforms and trained staff on how technology can support outreach efforts and enhance constituent services. Researched constituent issues and created official correspondence on behalf of the Senator. Communicated frequently with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection. Created and organized detailed memos, letters, biographical information of principles, and travel logistics for the Senator’s briefing book for each visit in the state. Drove, advanced, and staffed the Senator. Provided essential support to lead State, Personal, and Committee staff members at events in Iowa.Organized state staff travel logistics and scheduled the Mobile Office to all of Iowa’s 99 counties, contacted local press, maintained numerous confidential office databases and logs of the Senator’s personal correspondence. Assisted with the archiving of official US Senate documents for historical purposes. Managed statewide office supply needs and maintained official time/attendance reports.

Indianola

Planned, coordinated, and executed 5,000-10,000+ person annual fundraiser event.Managed 100-250+ volunteers, 20+ staff, 20+ event vendors.Directed and choreographed principle guests including: Vice President Biden and staff, various members of the US Senate & US House, Governors, Mayors, and their staffs.Coordinated security efforts with US Secret Service & local law enforcement.Briefed, coordinated, and staffed the Senator for a 13 county media tour; including newspaper, radio, and TV News.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

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Des Moines, Iowa Area

processed, scanned, organized, and secured confidential home loan documents.

Pocahontas County, Iowa

Paid Campaign Field Staff

Master'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

History, Us History

Activities and Societies: Studied History & Religion, Minor in Human Resources Management. Also involved in: College Democrats, Student.

Advanced Digital Media Strategies

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