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-Develop proactive legislative and regulatory strategies to promote and protect core business interests in each state, through direct advocacy and via the management of contract lobbyists.-Manage outside counsel, consultants and trade association staff, including hiring, annual reviews and compensation.-Collaborate with senior corporate leadership and business team members regarding existing and proposed laws and regulations that are impactful throughout the enterprise, as well as identify and anticipate marketplace needs that can be enhanced through law and regulation development.-Engage with key external clients on behalf of the sales team and provide political presentations to clients as requested by senior management.-Develop and manage political contribution budget based on individual state dynamics and market priorities.

-Advocated on behalf of more than 50 clients within the California Legislature, Administration and regulatory bodies.-Managed legislative and support staff through mentoring and project delegation.-Developed Political Action Committee budgets and coordinated political fundraising events for relationship building.-Created and managed a non-profit trade association on behalf of numerous clients, including planning and executing tours and events for legislators, regulators and staff.-Provided testimony in committee hearings and worked with strategic partners to affect legislation on behalf of clients.

-Crafted public relations policies and statements and acted as spokeswoman for CNCDA, a then 1,500 member statewide trade and legislative advocacy association.-Wrote and edited monthly statewide publication informing members of substantive changes in laws.-Created and managed CNCDA website content available to our members, the media and the public.-Led and administered complete rebranding of CNCDA; including name change, logo design and website overhaul.

-Advised Senators on policy decisions and key votes, and prepared supportive narrative and messaging.-Drafted bills and amendments in consultation with legislators, legislative staff and lobbyists.-Analyzed legislation within the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development.

-Oversaw all aspects of the legislative process and provided strategic analysis on political issues coming before the Assemblyman.-Directed all communications, messaging, media relations and speechwriting.

-Supported key members of the communications unit staff and supervised and managed communications interns.

Master, Public Administration

Certificate of Political Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega: Vice President of Finance Alpha Chi Omega: Vice President of Fraternity Relations Associated.