Chris Sweet Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc

• Serve as the Congressman’s primary policy advisor before the House Appropriations Committee, specifically the Transportation and Housing & Urban Development Subcommittee where he serves as Ranking Member• Plan, develop, and implement public policy objectives for the Congressman• Manage broad portfolio of policy issues including appropriations, transportation, housing, energy, environmental protection, public lands and natural resources, and humanities• Coordinate with Committee staff in drafting appropriations bills, preparing for hearings, and highlighting priorities• Meet with relevant stakeholders including industry groups, agency officials, non-profit organizations, local government officials, and constituents to receive input and recommendations on public policy priorities• Implement and manage long-term and short-term legislative planning for the office• Draft talking points, letters, and statements on behalf of the Congressman covering a wide range of topics• Lead the legislative and communication staff to ensure the team advocates for and advances identified priorities• Represent the Congressman in speaking engagements and meetings in Florida and D.C.

• Legislative portfolio included advising the Congressman for the Budget & Appropriations Committees, energy, environmental protection, public lands and natural resources, foreign affairs, and trade• Drafted policy statements, background information, and talking points in relation to committee assignments and legislative issues• Provided information on and generated ideas for press, mass mailings, and newsletters

• Legislative portfolio included advising the Congressman on homeland security, education, veterans affairs, judicial issues, and financial services• Briefed the Congressman and senior staff on legislative and communications strategy for votes and hearings• Staffed Committee hearings and markups, and provided recommendations and guidance

• Researched and drafted responses to all incoming correspondence; prepared and disseminated mass mailings• Attended Congressional hearings, and meetings to assist legislative staff

• Managed 50,000+ constituent database, Rocketbase, by categorizing opinions and inputting voter information• Managed constituent and donor spreadsheets of 800+ people using Microsoft Excel• Managed and coordinate Delegate Tim Hugo’s calendar using Microsoft Outlook• Edited Delegate Tim Hugo’s website by updating posts, adding events, and uploading photos• Drafted letters of congratulations, thanks, concern and invitations to constituents, donors, and businesses• Answered phone calls, and communicate directly with constituents, donors and other elected officials• Managed mass emails to supporters, donors, and other elected officials via Constant Contact• Implemented and currently manage Delegate Tim Hugo’s social media outlets Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr• Updated and managed the unofficial blog of the GOP Caucus using various website blogging interfaces

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