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Alberta, Canada

Monitor key issues on a federal and provincial basis and communicate the status of changes to government policy/legislation/regulations to relevant areas in a timely manner.Identify risks relating to proposed government policies, and regulations.Gather and analyze information to assist in identifying partnership opportunities and development policy positions and government relations tactics.Develop an external communication strategy and design tactics to build awareness of Co-op’s economic impact and governance model with key external stakeholders.

Various

Requires building an efficient team with short notice that can execute a difficult goal.Duties involve managing upwards of 50 volunteers, fundraising, social media generation, policy development, data management, GOTV, interacting with various vendors, and maintaining exact budgets.Worked in two "war rooms" for two provincial campaigns in two different provinces. In both instances, I was a regional director overseeing multiple campaigns as their point person for providing guidance and dealing with issues.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Analyzing complex assessment and tax data specific to impacted municipalities to understand trends and provide advice. Developing models that reflect the impacts of proposed changes on the property assessment and taxes of impacted property owners and municipalities. Reviewing in consultation with other units in the branch, legislation, regulations, existing policies and standards, guidelines, manuals and assessment models for accuracy, currency and effectiveness. Monitoring, identifying, researching and analyzing trends and a wide variety of information to determine emerging issues, to prepare briefings and policy documents that clearly articulate activities or trends, to clearly identify related issues and implications, and to recommend options for actions and responses. Developing and implementing plans for stakeholder engagement. Receiving, analyzing, and summarizing feedback from municipalities and property owners; working with municipalities and property owners to achieve consensus where possible. Working with Legislative Counsel Office through the iterative process of preparing drafting instructions for new or amending legislation and regulations to reflect approved policy.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Oversaw government relations, advocacy, policy, and regulatory functions, providing complete oversight and leadership for the organization.Built strong relationships with membership, government officials, and industry stakeholders.Drafted formal communications to government, including feedback on policy and discussion papers, briefing notes, and other policy-related assets.

Staff and Office Management Policy Research and Advice Stakeholder OutreachConstituent RelationsMedia RelationsSocial Media

Edmonton, Canada Area

Policy Research and Advice Stakeholder OutreachConstituent RelationsSocial Media

Edmonton, Canada Area

Prepared Private Members Bill including research, writing and stakeholderoutreach. Managed office budget including staffing costs, supplies, and potential outreach opportunities.

Edmonton, Canada Area

May 2015- January 2016:Assistant for Finance critic, and Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour critic. January 2016- June 2016:Assistant for Economic Development and Trade critic. Also the Assistant for Culture and Tourism critic. July 2016- July 2017:Assistant for Finance critic and Culture and Tourism critic.June 2017 - Jan 2018:Assistant for independent MLA.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Highschool Diploma