Chris Canning Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Work with corporate and non-profit clients, focusing on policy communications, advocacy, community engagement and crisis management.DKC Public Affairs specializes in issue-based campaigns designed to influence policy-makers and shape public opinion. We’re experienced in every corner of politics and at every level of government -- from local, state, and national political campaigns to polling and lobbying work to labor and advocacy organizations, as well as mayoral, gubernatorial, congressional and White House government service. Our firsthand experience-based knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes enables us to effect public policy outcomes on behalf of our clients with unmatched effectiveness.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided management capacity, analysis and strategic advice in support of OPM's mission-critical functions including human capital management policy, background investigations, and the administration of employee benefits for the federal government. Oversaw development and implementation of policy initiatives and served as a liaison to executive branch agencies, the White House and external stakeholders. Managed development of the Director’s “100 Day Strategic IT Plan”, a commitment to evaluate the state of IT at OPM and put forth a plan to modernize within 100 days. Served as lead on the Administration’s suitability and security clearance reform efforts. Co-coordinated multi-faceted evaluative and planning initiative for OPM’s Retirement Services division. Advised on status of government issues including National Capital Region federal government operating status during inclement weather events. Provided strategic input on the development and implementation of the Recruitment, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Roadmap initiative, a data-drive human capital management strategy intended to expand opportunities for communities underrepresented in the federal workforce. From May 2015 through September 2015 served as Acting Chief of Staff and Director of External Affairs. Coordinated the agency's response to a multi-faceted cybersecurity attack that compromised the sensitive personal data of over 22 million current and former federal employees, contractors and their relations. Assumed a lead role in policy development and managed stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.

Washington, Dc, Us

Oversaw strategic planning and preparation of high-level principal and surrogate activity in support of the President’s reelection campaign and other Democratic Party electoral priorities. Detailed to Obama for America headquarters in Chicago and served as primary campaign liaison to the President’s Cabinet and former President Bill Clinton. Directed political strategy around surrogate campaign activity in battleground states, edited and prepared political briefing material, facilitated regular campaign briefings and provided daily message guidance. Oversaw surrogate participation in over 75 unique campaign events.

Washington, Dc, Us

Contributed to the development and execution of the Chairman’s personal and institutional initiatives under former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. Managed relationships with donors, state Democratic Party operatives, Obama administration officials and Democratic National Committee members on behalf of the Chairman. Administered an annual departmental budget of over $500K and advised the Chairman and senior staff on matters of strategic resource allocation. Liaised with the White House, offices of federal, state and municipal elected officials and Democratic candidates. Prepared detailed political and message briefing material including talking points and media strategy recommendations. Oversaw the scheduling and personal correspondence staff responsible for logistics coordination, long-term strategic scheduling and relationship building and maintenance with political leaders and key stakeholders. Occasionally served as senior traveling aide responsible for event and political briefings, logistics execution, and media relations.Detailed to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO for three months in the summer of 2008 to serve as the Deputy Director of Podium Operations. Coordinated the recruitment and vetting of a team of 150 operatives responsible for speechwriting, speech preparation, program scheduling, speaker logistics, and podium/backstage operations. Responsible for Convention week program execution and trouble-shooting.

Managed three person team responsible for every facet of the Mayor's schedule including evaluation of incoming requests, strategic planning, logistics coordination and advance, and production of a daily briefing book.

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Studies: Public Policy

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