Government Affairs/Lobbyist -- Representing the property/casualty industry in Trenton. Testifying before legislative committees on legislation and issues impacting the property/casualty industry. Representing the industry in meetings with the executive branch, legislators, regulators and other state agencies. Received recognition award from New Jersey's Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor for efforts tpo advance anti-fraud legislation in New Jersey.Public Relations Professional -- Spokesperson and speech writer for high-profile elected officials. Developed, directed and implemented media/public relations strategies for legislative and public policy initiatives.Journalist -- Reported on sports, local and state news for a major mid-size newspaper in North Jersey. Received a first-place award for Investigative Reporting from the North Jersey Press Association.Specialties: Excellent written and oral communications skills. Able to quickly study and effectively communicate complex industry issues with elected officials and members of the public.
Listed skills include Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, and 11 others.