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• Managed all political relations and advocacy before legislature and executive branch in six states (AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, TN).
• Successfully supported legislation in two states to lessen regulation on the company before the state regulatory agency.
• Passed tele-work tax credit in Georgia designed to increase usage of telecom services.
• Prevented passage of a special tax on phone service in Georgia that would have negatively impacted the company an estimated $3M per month.
• Represented company with various business associations and held leadership positions with Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Technology Association of Georgia.
• Served as member of Alabama Broadband Initiative task force that develops broadband strategies for state.

• Following Verizon acquisition, directed policy development for the state government affairs organization. Group provided policy support and development for state advocacy teams across the country. Assisted in the.
• Created state legislative messages and supporting documentation on online safety, phishing, and data retention used by state advocates.
• Served as member of Privacy Council and jointly represented Verizon on State Privacy Council and ITAA state program (industry trade groups).
• Served as acting head of Southern region for 4 months while Regional President was on extended leave.

• Executive responsibility for state government affairs in Eastern region, encompassing 23 states plus DC. Managed and directed staff of 6 internal lobbyists. Developed and implemented legislative policy, strategy and.
• Managed team of lobbyists that consistently accomplished objectives and outperformed peers.
• Proven track record in crisis management.
• Developed required reports and presented achievements to senior-level management.
• Consistently met department’s budget target annually.
• Provided executive oversight for five state political action committees (PACs).

• Executive responsible for legislative and regulatory advocacy for nine Southern states. Relocated to regional headquarters to lead regulatory and legislative affairs for Southern region following WorldCom & MCI merger.
• Established new area of responsibility for internal government affairs involving business development lobbying, which assisted state government sales efforts and allowed department to show direct revenue impact.
• Managed annual budget of over $2M and staff of 5 including state attorneys, lobbyists, and staff analysts.
• Executive management responsibility for all regulatory activities regarding contractual agreements between telecom providers and arbitrations between the company and other providers, as well as the company’s entry into.

Held regulatory and legislative management positions with predecessor companies acquired by MCI, including LDDS Communications, ATC Long Distance, and Microtel.

Ma, Development Banking

Ba, Political Science And Economics