Dane Farrell Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Works with clients’ senior executives, providing strategic counsel as they navigate complex political, business, and regulatory environments. Oversees congressional outreach, education, and lobbying efforts for clients, regularly briefing members of Congress and their aides/professional committee staff, and representing clients in meetings with senior federal officials.Current Partners Include:▪ American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)▪ Crystal IS▪ Energy Efficiency Strategy Group (EESG)▪ Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC)▪ IGS Energy▪ National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)▪ Plug Power

Arlington, Virgnia

Responsibilities Included:▪ Identifying opportunities and mitigating potential challenges for clients, focusing on commercial business, tax, health care, workforce & labor, transportation, and energy policy issues.▪ Engaging in direct advocacy and education to policymakers and coalition partners as the federal representative of multiple trade associations.▪ Initiating and maintaining strategic partnerships with trade groups, community stakeholders, and elected officials to build consensus and deliver outcomes favorable to client objectives.▪ Producing one-pagers, legislative summaries, statements, talking points, newsletters, position letters, and action alerts to communicate and advance client policy preferences.▪ Providing advocacy and political training to prepare clients for interactions with lawmakers and agency officials.Represented:▪ Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)▪ American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)▪ International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)▪ NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA)

Arlington, Virginia

▪ Tracked, analyzed, and reported on U.S. state and local legislation & regulations relevant to the association’s interests.▪ Coordinated with HPBA regional affiliate organizations to address legislative, regulatory, and technical code issues.▪ Drafted and submitted industry comments in response to proposed state & local regulations in line with HPBA’s position.▪ Supported HPBA federal government affairs staff throughout congressional hearing preparation.▪ Wrote industry position pieces for publication in outlets that covered industry-related topics.▪ Utilized grassroots advocacy activity management software to compose and tailor targeted legislative action alert messages to HPBA members.▪ Organized biennial Government Affairs Academy program, which included three days of classroom instruction led by multiple partner organizations & HPBA staff, travel logistics for attendees, program budgeting, and visits to Capitol Hill for all attendees to meet with their members of Congress and staff.▪ Maintained departmental budget by reviewing monthly and year-end departmental financials to ensure accuracy and fiscal health.▪ Updated website content on the HPBA government affairs public and members-only pages.▪ Organized departmental meeting and event logistics.▪ Proofread and disseminated memos and announcements to association member points of contact and committee volunteers.▪ Responsible party for department billing, expense reports, and special project spending initiatives.

Washington, D.C.

Office of Representative Barbara J. Comstock (VA-10)▪ Attended congressional hearings/briefings in order to prepare detailed summaries of key items of discussion and other issues of relevance for the member's legislative staff.▪ Drafted constituent response letters regarding the member's policy positions and general legislative inquiries.▪ Created reference materials through research and categorization of legislation the member sponsored, co-sponsored, voted for and supported.▪ Assisted with many clerical and administrative tasks, such as:scanning and faxing documents, preparing mailings for shipment, purchasing and management of office supplies, processing constituent flag order requests, and conducting constituent tours of U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress▪ Wrote, edited, and delivered Congressional Record Statements to be read on the House chamber floor on behalf of the representative.▪ Utilized Intranet Quorum software to record and assign constituent inquiries and comments to the appropriate staff member and batch.

Florence, Italy

Coordinated with the President of the Centro UNESCO di Firenze to create a best practices communication guide for UNESCO clubs, with a focus on utilizing social media as a tool to connect with audiences and encourage engagement.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Science (European Union Policy Studies)

Concentration in Economic and Social Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Sociology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Sociology Club (President), Madison Flyfishers, Phi Alpha Delta